There are many places in the world that I don't want to go once. There is only one place I still yearn for, and the longer I walk, the deeper my fascination.
In Jiuquan in September, the heat wave is still rolling, and the scorching sun is burning and hurting the face. In order to appreciate Populus euphratica, we rushed on the endless Gobi Desert. Huangsha Gobi; Gobi, yellow sand, monotonous vision makes people tired and sleepy. Suddenly, I don't know who exclaimed, and everyone turned their eyes to the distance, where there were large tracts of gold. Under the endless drought, barren and endless sandstorm, there will be such a gorgeous Populus euphratica-a huge broom-like crown propping up the sky and clouds, dazzling gold sketching wavy lines in the sky, and towering body guarding the Gobi green land at the foot. In the boundless horizon of perception, it is simply the most desolate and magnificent life field, and the symphony between life and nature is overwhelming.
The tour guide said: "Populus euphratica is the dominant tree species on the Gobi Desert. Their life is the spirit of Gobi, and their death is the soul of Gobi. It has been lonely for thousands of years with a rock-like belief. When you approach it and appreciate it, you will know what a real man is and what a great husband is ... "After listening, the fatigue and hardship of the journey suddenly became a passing cloud. So, before the car stopped, I jumped into the Populus euphratica forest and let this extraordinary spectacle infiltrate my eyes and heart. The farther you go, the quieter you get. Suddenly, a mirror-flat Haizi appeared in front of me naked. When the sun is faint, the clear water reflecting clouds in the high sky will suddenly shine like brocade. Hold a handful, every nerve is clear and refreshing. In this seemingly chaotic wilderness, besides Populus euphratica, what else can protect this crystal-clear Haizi?
This Populus euphratica is not big. Go further inside, as if you have reached the edge. Suddenly, a thrilling and unforgettable scene appeared. Looking around, all kinds of Populus euphratica silently hold a touch of sunset, and the body that has been eliminated by the years is purple and black. Some are like camels carrying goods; Some are curled up like dragons and snakes; Some are like liger; Some are like horses neighing; Although some crowns were destroyed and limbs were broken, they still stood up, which was enough to make the world stare. The atmosphere shines with the power of "life is a hero and death is a ghost". Standing in front of it, your mind will be forged solemnly and sacredly, and you will suddenly realize that the grandeur and eternity of life are actually silent-silently growing, silently growing and silently brilliant. ...
It is said that there are only a handful of Populus euphratica forests that can survive for thousands of years, but not fall down after death for thousands of years. So I especially cherish it, regard it as a green space in the city, wander around carefully and think seriously. I think of Zhang Qian, the arduous Xuanzang, the brave Huo Qubing and the upright Lin Zexu ... My chest is full of heroism. Yes, if you don't go deep into the Populus euphratica forest, you may never know what is the tenacity and high spirits of life, what is the elegance and eternity of life, and what is the shocking image. ...
Not far from here is Jiuquan Satellite Launch Base, where Shenzhou 5 and Shenzhou VI were successfully launched. China people have realized their dream of flying in their hometown of flying!