Ejina Parent-Child Study Tour Guide: Unlock the Life History of Populus Euphratica with Kids, Nighttime Constellation Viewing + Desert Scientific Exploration

Ejina is a natural ecological classroom! From the Populus euphratica "living for a thousand years without dying" to desert management knowledge, designed observation tasks + hands-on experiences help children understand the survival wisdom of desert oases. ​🔬Study Task Cards​ ​Populus Euphratica Morphology Analysis​: Compare young trees (willow leaf shape) with old trees (poplar leaf shape) to understand the "heteromorphic leaf phenomenon." ​Saline-Alkali Soil Experiment​: Use pH test strips to measure soil alkalinity and learn about the salt tolerance of Populus euphratica. ​Starry Sky Class​: Locate the Big Dipper for navigation and listen to Mongolian legends about the Big Dipper. ​🐫Parent-Child Friendly Itinerary​ ​Morning​: Ride a camel cart at Erdaoqiao (kids love it) → Collect Populus euphratica leaves of different shapes to make specimens. ​Noon​: Eat hand-pulled mutton at a herder’s home → Experience setting up a Mongolian yurt. ​Afternoon​: Geological explanation at the Strange Forest (wind erosion) → Rubbings of stone carvings at the Black City ruins. ​🏜️Safety and Health​ Bring children's sun protection scarves + sand-proof shoe covers; wear children's sunglasses to protect against strong light. Carry plenty of bottled water in the car; stay hydrated in the dry desert; bring wet wipes for hand cleaning. ​💡Educational Tips​ Use the "Populus Euphratica Three Thousand Years" story to spark interest: lives 1000 years without dying → stands 1000 years after death → decays but remains for 1000 years. Set sticker rewards on task cards; avoid the midday sun exposure period.