Don’t wander in October! This park in Xinjiang turns autumn into a golden fairy tale

Want to see the romance of "the earth draped in gold" with your own eyes? In October, Zepu Jinhu Poplar National Forest Park hides the most healing autumn scenery in all of Xinjiang.

The poplars here are not just trees; they are painters who have crushed autumn and scattered it on the branches. Strolling along the Yarkand River, soft golden fallen leaves cushion your steps, while above you, layers of golden canopies overlap. When the wind blows, the leaves clap like little hands, falling softly on your shoulders and hair, and even the air carries the scent of sunshine.

No need to deliberately find an angle for photos; every snap with your phone is a masterpiece—the river reflects the blue sky and poplars, half clear blue, half dazzling gold. Occasionally, a bird skims the water’s surface, and the ripples blend the “two-tone painting” into a flowing poem. When tired, sit on a wooden bench by the river, watch sunlight filtering through the leaves casting dappled light, listen to the rustling leaves, and even time seems to slow down.

Compared to other crowded autumn spots, this place offers a rare sense of comfort. You can walk slowly on the fallen leaves, watch the poplars’ reflections sway in the water; or find a quiet corner to daydream, watching the sunset paint the last golden light on the tree trunks, making even the bark’s texture gentle.

October in Zepu Jinhu Poplar has no summer heat, no winter chill, only just the right temperature and a world full of gold. Stop just scrolling through others’ autumn photos—come here and let the poplars dye your autumn the warmest color.

Jinhu Poplar National Forest Park

Post by _TI***aj | Oct 25, 2025