There is a saying about Populus euphratica: it will not die for a thousand years, it will not fall for a thousand years, and it will remain immortal for a thousand years if it falls...
Three thousand years of watching, Just waiting for your arrival...
Following Donkey Nest, No. 100 people, and 2 buses traveled for 2 whole days. At about 9 o'clock in the evening the next day, we finally arrived at Ejina Banner, Alxa League, Inner Mongolia Populus euphratica forest scenic area.
Popular euphratica forest, we are finally here... ...
Early the next morning, we got up at 5 o'clock and went straight to Populus euphratica forest at 6 o'clock. Scenic area gate. Before sunrise, we had already entered the scenic spot and walked to Erdao Bridge, the first scenic spot. There were already many photography enthusiasts gathered here waiting for the sunrise. Everyone said it was strange. We didn’t see a few cars or people along the way. How could there be so many people here? Just listening to the chirping and singing with a southern accent and a northern accent, I thought there are too many crazy people in the world. Just wondering where these people come from? hehe! I wait eagerly until the sun rises three o'clock in the sky, but the dark clouds still linger. I won't be able to see the sunrise today, so let's quickly take a look at the beautiful Populus euphratica in front of us.
It is said that the scenery of Erdao Bridge is the most beautiful, because it is surrounded by small streams and has reflections, so the photos taken will be beautiful. We probably missed the best time to shoot reflections, but it seemed to be okay, and we were satisfied with the results. hehe! Everyone took a lot of photos.
If you see our photos, you will laugh until you cry. Because the wind and sand were so strong, we were so wrapped up that we almost didn’t even recognize ourselves. Sunglasses, hood, hat, scarf, fully equipped. hehe! Just like this, everyone still loves to show off.
Sidao Bridge is the largest Populus euphratica area attraction in the panoramic area. I stayed here the longest and took the most photos. Looking at the Populus euphratica trees of various shapes and forms, rooted tenaciously in the dry desert, I was deeply shocked while admiring them: what Populus euphratica shows should be an indomitable spirit of struggle and a hymn to life.
Get in the car and drive to Badaoqiao, which is the northwest edge of the Badain Jaran Desert. It is also the last attraction in the Populus euphratica forest scenic area. Here you can appreciate the boundlessness of the desert and experience the hardship and fun of climbing the dunes. Walking on the dunes here is a magnificent scenery for everyone. Although gusts of wind and sand blew by, and even our mouths were filled with fine grains of sand, each of us was still having fun in the wind and sand excitedly.
Populus euphratica scenic spot is located in Ejina Banner, Alxa League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, in the Badain Jaran Desert. On both sides of the Ejina River, there are the most spectacular Populus euphratica forests in my country. The total area is 5,636 hectares, integrating desert, Gobi, grassland, lake and Populus euphratica forest. It has magical natural landscape and unique cultural landscape. It can be called a green pearl of the desert. Every September and October, when the first autumn frost occurs, the large leaves of Populus euphratica change from green to yellow. At a glance, the golden leaves under the sun are dancing in the wind against the blue sky. The strong contrast and vivid tones , the bright colors are enough to make any language look pale.