Golmud Populus Euphratica Forest is the only populus euphratica forest in Qinghai and the highest in the world, about 60 kilometers (37 miles) away from the central area of Golmud. All the year round, populus euphratica forest has its own characteristics but the golden populus euphratica looks most beautiful. October is the best time to shoot the golden populus euphratica forest. The mighty Kunlun Mountains and the desolate gobi also can be seen near the forest.

Golmud Populus Euphratica Forest (Hu Yanglin) is located in Tolahai Animal Husbandry Co., Ltd. in Golmud Township, 50 kilometers west of Golmud City. It can only be driven or chartered by the city. There are two paths to enter the Populus euphratica forest. One is to enter the southwest near the scenic sign. The Populus euphratica is tall and dense, there are many young trees, and it can also be seen by the river. Drive about 3 kilometers to the south, crossing over many beams to enter. It is characterized by Populus euphratica vigorously, with many dead trees, the desert is ups and downs, and the landscape is very unique.

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Travel Tips
Address: Golemud Township, Golmud City, Haixi Mongolian-Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province
Phone: 0979-8494455
Website: http://gemhylnr.forestry.gov.cn/
Time reference: 1-3 hours
Tickets: CNY 50
Opening hours: 09: 00-18: 00

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