Southern Xinjiang Hulu Island|3700 kilometers just for this water poplar forest
by miaaatravel
Oct 19, 2025
Dream come true! Real shots on October 17th📸
The water poplars in this desert secret spot in Southern Xinjiang are insanely beautiful‼️
✨Highlights at a glance:
- Climb to the highest point of the desert to overlook three world-class landscapes
Lake🏞️ + Desert🏜️ + Poplar Forest🌳 in one
- Currently 80% yellow, at the best viewing period
- You can already see the golden romantic falling leaves🍂
- Fewer people and more beautiful scenery, better experience than Ejina!
🚩Travel tips:
📍Location: Hulu Island Scenic Area, Yuli County, Korla, Xinjiang
⏰Best time: Mid-October to early November
💡Tips: Bring a drone! The god’s-eye view is amazing
👉🏻My experience:
I flew 3700 kilometers✈️ just for this view
Watching the golden poplars reflected on the water at sunset is intoxicating
The mix of desert + lake + poplar forest is stunning
This is the romantic pinnacle of Southern Xinjiang in my heart💖
📸Photography tips:
- Afternoon light is softer and better for photos
- Wear bright clothes, a red dress with the golden background is perfect
- Remember to bring a tripod for long exposure shots
💛If you miss it this year, you’ll have to wait a whole year
Hurry up, everyone! Otherwise, it’s another 365 days~
Post by miaaatravel | Oct 19, 2025













