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Golden Miracle! This 3,000-Year-Old Populus Euphratica Forest in Gansu is Breathtaking

Millennial Golden Cycle! Jinta Populus Euphratica Forest 🥇 Beautiful Enough to Stop Time ⏳ 📍Destination: Jinta Desert Populus Euphratica Forest, Jiuquan, Gansu (Specific address: 8 km southwest of Jinta County, Jiuquan City, Gansu Province) ⏰Opening Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM 🎫Tickets: 40 RMB in off-season / 65 RMB in peak season 📅Best Viewing Period: Mid to late October (Crowds surge during the Golden Week✨ It’s recommended to travel off-peak!) 💫New Highlights Deeply Unlocked: 1️⃣ "Desert Jade" Wonder 💎 The nation’s only "Water Populus Euphratica" secret spot! Eight desert lakes are embedded like emeralds in the golden forest sea 🌊 Every shot is a magical masterpiece blending two worlds 📸 2️⃣ 3,000-Year Life Theater 🎪 Witness three life forms of Populus Euphratica at once ✨ 🍃Vibrant green leaves and golden crowns → 💪Sturdy iron trunks and gnarled branches → ☠️Immortal spirit lying in the sand Truly a "Natural Life Museum"—absolutely stunning! 3️⃣ Desert Light and Shadow Art Gallery 🌅 🌄Morning light pierces through the forest like angel beams 🌇Sunset dresses the Populus Euphratica in 24K gold 🌌At night, dead branches converse with the Milky Way (Recommended to stay at the scenic area’s camping base 🏕️) 4️⃣ Silk Road Cultural Immersion Experience 🐫 Ancient road ruins + camel caravan sculptures + Gobi landscapes A top-level collision of history and nature ⚡️ 📸Top Photo Spots: ✔️Jinbo Lake Center - Perfect symmetrical reflections! ✔️Sand Dune High Point - Aerial shots of the golden forest sea ✔️Deadwood Area - Dark style with a high-end vibe maxed out 👗Outfit tip: Red and white are a perfect match! Hanfu looks even more stunning~ 💡Exclusive Travel Tips: 🚌The scenic area is huge! It’s recommended to combine "sightseeing bus + hiking" 🌞Sun protection + warmth are both essential ⏰Golden shooting times: 8-10 AM (mirror effect on the water surface) 4-6 PM (soft light with an oil painting texture) After 7 PM (starry sky masterpiece time)
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Posted: Oct 19, 2025
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