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Luntai Poplar Forest: A thousand years without death, a thousand years without falling, are you ready to get lost in this miracle of life

The Luntai Poplar Forest is located in Luntai County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China, at the southern foot of the Tianshan Mountains and the northern edge of the Tarim Basin. Here is the largest, densest, and best surviving Tertiary living fossil in the world - a natural poplar forest of more than 400,000 mu. Luntai Poplar Forest has been rated as one of the ten most beautiful forests in China. Poplar is an ancient tree species left over from the Tertiary period. The growth period of poplar is long. Due to the influence of wind and sand and drought, many poplar trees have strange and weird shapes. There is a saying that they live for three thousand years without death, die for three thousand years without falling, and fall for three thousand years without decay. In terms of climate, Luntai County has a temperate continental climate with distinct seasons, short spring and autumn, and long winter and summer. October to December is autumn, when the weather gradually turns cold, but the daytime temperature is moderate and the sunshine is abundant, which is a good time to visit the Luntai Poplar Forest. In terms of cultural customs, Luntai County is a multi-ethnic settlement area, mainly including Uygurs, Han, Kazakhs, etc. Here, you can enjoy the folk performances of various ethnic groups, taste special foods, such as Uygur pilaf, mutton skewers, Kazakh milk tea, naan, etc. In addition, Luntai County also has some historical sites and cultural landscapes, such as Luntai Ancient City, Tarim River, etc., where you can learn about the local history and culture. In general, Luntai Poplar Forest is a tourist attraction that combines natural scenery, historical culture, and cultural landscapes. It is suitable for visiting in October to December. Please pay attention to environmental protection, do not litter, and respect the living habits and beliefs of local residents.
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Posted: Dec 20, 2023
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