Day 3 | Must-visit Ejin Banner Populus Euphratica Forest in Autumn

| Must-visit Ejin Banner Populus Euphratica Forest in Autumn. Alive, it lives for a thousand years. Dead, it stands for a thousand years. Fallen, it remains for a thousand years. If you love someone, take her to see the Ejin Banner Populus Euphratica Forest, a three-thousand-year guardian waiting for your arrival. Best viewing period for autumn: Early October to mid-to-late October. It is expected that the viewing period for the Populus Euphratica Forest will start around September 28 this year and last until around October 22, with the peak viewing period around October 4. The leaf-falling period starts from October 17. The viewing period is 25 days, with the best viewing period being 19 days. If you plan to travel during the National Day holiday, arrange to go in the last few days of the holiday. I went on the first and second of the National Day holiday, and it wasn't particularly yellow yet. One-day ticket: 240 yuan/person, including shuttle bus. Ejin Banner Populus Euphratica Forest has multiple scenic areas, the largest and most worthwhile being the Desert Populus Euphratica Forest. It is one of the only three remaining Populus Euphratica forests in the world, planned along the 312 scenic area, and is the main area for viewing the Populus Euphratica Forest. The scenic area is divided into eight bridges based on the different forms of the Populus Euphratica. Each bridge offers different scenery. The first bridge is Taolai Forest, the second bridge is Reflection Forest, the third bridge is Red Willow Sea, the fourth bridge is Hero Forest, the fifth bridge is Tuerhute Manor, the sixth bridge is temporarily closed, the seventh bridge is Dream Forest, and the eighth bridge is Sand Sea Kingdom. Most recommended spots: Second Bridge - Full of primitive features, with wide waterways, Mongolian yurts, and rolling sand dunes as a backdrop, it is the best spot for shooting reflections, sunsets, and night scenes. Fourth Bridge - The filming location for Zhang Yimou's movie "Hero," where the Populus Euphratica trees are sparsely and orderly arranged, creating an endless golden sea, making it the best place for shooting portraits with Populus Euphratica! Eighth Bridge - Sand Sea Kingdom, located on the northern edge of the Badain Jaran Desert, is the best place for shooting desert sunrises/sunsets, winding sand dunes, and camel shadows. You can experience camel riding, off-road sand surfing, and aerial views by plane. The seventh bridge is suitable for early National Day visits, as it turns yellow the earliest in the entire scenic area, offering the best deep play experience: Eighth Bridge for sunrise/sand surfing/camel riding - Seventh Bridge for water wooden village road and flying tree - Fifth Bridge for lunch and tasting Mongolian specialties - Fourth Bridge for exploring Hero Forest and finding the filming locations of "Hero" - Third Bridge for Red Willow Sea - Second Bridge for Blessing Tree, Couple Tree, Heart Island, Populus Euphratica Sisters, Populus Euphratica Sunset, Populus Euphratica Night Scene - First Bridge. Tips: Shuttle buses run all day between the bridges and are included in the ticket price. It is recommended to wear light-colored clothes such as white or beige for photos, which look great! At night, the lights at the second bridge will all be lit up, making it perfect for night photography. Those who like to shoot starry skies and star trails can also stay here at night to capture the Populus Euphratica star trails. The temperature difference between morning and evening is large, so bring warm clothes.