The Ultimate Autumn Showdown in Southern Xinjiang! Wild Populus Euphratica in Bachu vs. Golden Forest of the Water Town in Zepu, which one to choose?

🌄 The Ultimate Autumn Showdown in Southern Xinjiang! Wild Populus Euphratica in Bachu 🆚 Golden Forest of the Water Town in Zepu, how to choose? 🔥 📸 Photographer’s hard-earned summary: ⚠️ Don’t go between 10 AM and 2 PM! The sunlight directly reflects off the leaves, making you question life. 💡 Golden time: 4 PM with slanting sunlight! The entire forest instantly turns into a golden secret realm✨ 【Bachu Red Sea Populus Euphratica Forest | Epic Wilderness Masterpiece】 📍 Location: Red Sea Scenic Area, Bachu County, Kashgar (270 km from the city) 🌿 Features: 3.16 million mu of wild Populus Euphratica! Tree trunks twisted like dragon scales, proudly growing alone in the sea of sand for thousands of years 🚗 How to explore: The scenic area is huge! It’s recommended to rent an electric scooter for free exploration (rental points available on P5) 📷 Must-shoot spots: 1. Silhouetted deadwood forest under the sunset (P1-3) 2. Golden river channel reflected in the Yarkand River (P4) 3. The 1100-year-old “King of Populus Euphratica” (P6) 【Zepu Jinhu Populus Euphratica | Jiangnan Water Town Fairy Tale Version】 📍 Location: Jinhu Populus Euphratica Park, Shache County, Kashgar (50 km from the city) 🍂 Features: Graceful Populus Euphratica by the water, artificial boardwalk + lake view, super healing