Populus euphratica forest in Jinta

Populus euphratica forest in Jinta

Populus euphratica forest in Jinta desert is located in Chaohu forest farm to the west of Jinta County, Jiuquan City, Gansu Province. There are thousands of acres of Populus euphratica forest.

It is surrounded by a large area of Elaeagnus angustifolia, Populus alba, red willow and other endemic tree species in Northwest China. The Populus euphratica forest is densely distributed and growing well. Its scale ranks the first in the province, and its scenery is the most beautiful. In October, the green leaves of Populus euphratica have turned yellow. The yellow trees are as bright as sunshine in the desert under the blue sky.

brief introduction

Populus euphratica forest scenic spot in Jinta desert is located in the north of the middle section of the ancient Silk Road and 8 kilometers northwest of Jinta County, Gansu Province. It consists of five functional areas: Populus euphratica forest Jinbo Lake Core tourist area, Elaeagnus angustifolia forest tourist area, Hanhai Hongliu forest conservation area, desert entertainment experience area and desert reed labyrinth area, Covering an area of more than 80000 mu, the scenic spot is distributed with the largest "fossil plant" Populus euphratica forest in Northwest China, which is of great ornamental value.

Jinbo lake is rippling, Populus euphratica forest is dazzling, Elaeagnus angustifolia flowers are fragrant, there are many kinds of wild animals, red willows are drunk in autumn, reeds and white flowers are blowing cold, the beach is soft and sunny. When you visit here, you can fully appreciate the desert customs, appreciate the Populus euphratica culture, explore the secluded Tonglin, and experience the wild sand. It is a tourist resort integrating ecological afforestation, wind prevention and sand fixation, catering and entertainment, leisure vacation, photography creation, and sightseeing. It is rated as the most beautiful place in autumn in Gansu Province.

When a cool autumn wind blows through the desert, the Populus euphratica forest changes from dark green to light yellow, and then to apricot yellow. It's refreshing to look at the sea in autumn. The setting sun is vast, the sunset is a touch, Populus euphratica from golden yellow to golden red, and finally into a brown red, gradually into the hazy night. A night of frost, Populus euphratica forest as red as Xiangshan maple leaves, like burning. And every tall Populus euphratica crown branches, occasionally there are light green, light yellow leaves in the flash, scattered, colorful. When the autumn wind blows, the golden leaves of Populus euphratica fall to the ground, and the earth is covered with a golden carpet, brilliant and dignified.

Walking in the Populus euphratica forest is like entering a fairyland in myth. The dense Populus euphratica is full of strange things and looks. It's hard for a few people to embrace the stout Populus euphratica. The tall and straight ones are seven or eight feet high, and the strange ones are like the Dragon leaping and dancing wildly, which is amazing. Dense leaves, is also a unique style. Young Populus euphratica leaves are long and narrow, just like young girls' willow eyebrows. People often mistake them for willows. Young Populus euphratica leaves become oval or triangular, just like birch in Xing'an Mountains. Old Populus euphratica leaves are oval shaped. What's more, in the upper and lower layers of the same Populus euphratica crown, there are several different shapes of leaves It's wonderful.

Populus euphratica

Populus euphratica, also known as gray poplar, is a deciduous tree. It is a relic of the ancient tree species of the Tertiary period. It is a specialized plant after desertification, most of which are wild. It is known as "desert warrior". Populus euphratica forest is a kind of magical group, which is resistant to cold, heat, alkali, waterlogging and drought. The growth period of Populus euphratica is long. Due to the influence of wind, sand and drought, many Populus euphratica trees have strange and strange shapes. They are a kind of magical natural landscape and unique cultural landscape, which can be called a green pearl in the desert. Therefore, Populus euphratica trees are known as "live for three thousand years, die for three thousand years, and die for three thousand years". Every September and October, when the first autumn frost, large areas of Populus euphratica forest from green to yellow, at a glance, under the sun, golden leaves take advantage of the blue sky dancing in the wind, the strong contrast, bright tone, bright color, enough to make any language appear pale and powerless. Populus euphratica is a precious species that survived the long evolution of nature. Its charming demeanor, stubborn character and ill fated fate inspire too much poetic sentiment and philosophical thinking. Since ancient times, Populus euphratica has become a kind of spirit and is worshipped by people.

On October 21, 2019, tourists visit Populus euphratica forest scenic spot in Jinta desert

. In the golden autumn, the Populus euphratica Forest Scenic Area in Jinta desert, located in Jinta County, Jiuquan City, Gansu Province, is golden yellow. The Populus euphratica forest is particularly beautiful against the background of a pool of clear water. Photo by Ma Ning, Xinhua News Agency

traffic

Jiuquan south bus station or west bus station bus, ticket price 9 yuan, every 10 minutes. More than 40 minutes by car

Offer information

In March 2020, the Populus euphratica Forest Scenic Area in Jinta desert will be open to all medical staff in the country for free after it is restored to operation until the end of 2020.

Address: about 6 kilometers west of Jinta County, Jiuquan City

Longitude: 98.846936167211

Latitude: 39.984465148671

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