{"id":17325,"date":"2021-10-08T18:33:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-08T10:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/?p=17325"},"modified":"2021-10-20T01:20:09","modified_gmt":"2021-10-19T17:20:09","slug":"populus-forest-ejin-banner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/inner-mongolia-travel\/alxa-league-travel\/populus-forest-ejin-banner","title":{"rendered":"Populus Forest in Ejin Banner (Tips, Photos & Map)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Euphrates Poplar Trees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Euphrates poplar (Populus euphratica), or Desert Poplar, is an ancient species of poplar tree in the willow family. The poplar trees change colors with seasons \u2013 green in spring and summer, yellow and golden on autumn, and red in winter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Euphrates Poplar trees (Also known as Diversifolius Poplar and Populus ) turning yellow in the deep summer offers a great photograph opportunity, very often attracting crowds of visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Desert Populus at Ejina Qi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Populus Forest Geo-Area in Ejin Banner, Alxa League ( Alashan ) in the west of Inner Mongolia (\u5185\u8499\u53e4\u963f\u62c9\u5584\u76df\u7684\u989d\u6d4e\u7eb3\u65d7\u80e1\u6768\u6797) in China is one of the three remaining natural Euphrates Poplar Forests (Also known as Diversifolius Poplar) in the world with a total forest area of 30,000 hectares. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The other two huge areas of Euphrates Poplar Forests are Sahara Desert and Taklamakan Desert in Uygur Autonomous Region of Xinjiang of China .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ejina Populus Sightseeing District (Huyanglin Scenic Area)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The whole area becomes a sea of golden leaves, enticing a consistent flow of tourists to enjoy the amazing scenery each year. In 1992, the Ejna Banner Euphrates Poplar Forest Nature Reserve was established there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recently years the local governments at all levels have made great efforts building a tourist-friendly Euphrates Poplar Sightseeing District (Huyanglin Scenic Area \u5185\u8499\u53e4\u963f\u62c9\u5584\u76df\u7684\u989d\u6d4e\u7eb3\u65d7\u80e1\u6768\u6797 in Chinese ). Now it has become a hot tourist destination for tourists and photographers who flock here to view the magnificent golden fairyland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you plan your Inner Mongolia Tour<\/a>, or especially the West Inner Mongolia Tour<\/a>, Ejina Euphrates Poplar Forests is a big draw that you should not miss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Time to Go<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While plan your trip to Ejina Banner for viewing Euphrates Populus , you should understand the best time for the fall foliage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basically the half month from October 01 through October 15 is the most ideal period for seeing the yellow and golden leaves of the Euphrates desert Populus trees in Ejina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Get There<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Located far west of Inner Mongolia and bordering Mongolia, Ejina Banner is a bit tricky to reach by taking public transport. Self-drive is the most popular mode of travel visiting the poplar forests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The location of Ejina Banner ( Google Map)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

It is a scenic drive that allows you to see the massive and mesmerizing Badain Jaran Desert<\/a> (\u5df4\u4e39\u5409\u6797\u6c99\u6f20). You may drive to Ejina from Bayanhot (650km), Jiuquan (400km), and Hohhot <\/a>(1062km) and Beijing (1540km).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entrance Fee and Where to Stay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Euphrates Desert Poplar Sightseeing District (Huyanglin Scenic Area) is just located on the east of Dalaihubuzhen Town (\u8fbe\u6765\u547c\u5e03\u9547) , the seat of the Ejina Banner Government. So you may book a hotel , or put up in a tent in the town of Dalaihubuzhen. Homestay is also a good alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entrance fee: RMB 170 ( including the shuttle bus service inside the scenic area).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Visit the Ejina Populus Sightseeing District<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Ejina Desert Populus Sightseeing District is called Huyanglin Scenic Area <\/strong>in Chinese ( \u989d\u6d4e\u7eb3\u65d7\u80e1\u6768\u6797 ). The paid sightseeing area is located on the east of Dalaihubuzhen Town ( the seat of Ejinan Banner). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The whole Huyanglin Scenic Area is about 20 km long, 15 km wide at the widest and one km at the narrowest. The whole belt is peppered with Euphrates poplar trees, red willow frees and desert bushes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Huyanglin Scenic Area <\/strong>( Ejina Populus Sightseeing District ) Google Map<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The whole desert poplar scenic area is mainly composed of eight sections \u2013 Yidaoqiao \uff08\u4e00\u9053\u6865 Bridge 1\uff09, Erdaoqiao (\u4e8c\u9053\u6865 Bridge 2), Sandaoqiao\uff08\u4e09\u9053\u6865 Bridge 3\uff09, Sidaoqiao(\u56db\u9053\u6865 Bridge 4), Wudaoqiao (\u4e94\u9053\u6865 Bridge 5\uff09\uff0cLiudaoqiao (\u516d\u9053\u6865 Bridge 6\uff09\uff0cQidaoqiao\uff08\u4e03\u9053\u6865 ridge 7) and Badaoqiao (\u516b\u9053\u6865 Bridge 8). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Erdaoqiao Section (Bridge 2) is close to the west entrance ( adjacent to the town of Dalaihubu) and Badaqiao (Bridge 8) is the east end of the sightseeing belt on the east entrance to the sightseeing belt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So the whole paid Ejina Euphrates Desert Poplar Sightseeing District is divided into 8 sections ranging from Bridge 1 to Bridge 8 from west to east). The Bridge 1 is close to the town of Dalaihubuzhen Town \u8fbe\u6765\u547c\u5e03\u9547 ( the west entrance) and the Bridge 8 is close to the east entrance on the northern edge of Badain Jaran Desert<\/a> (\u5df4\u4e39\u5409\u6797\u6c99\u6f20) .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basically people would take the shuttle bus first to visit the furthest section of Badaoqiao ( Bridge No.8), then either walk or take the shuttle bus back to other 7 sections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The section No.8 (Badaoqiao) is the best place to see the sunrise over the desert. The sections No.1\u30012,4,7 are very interesting to visit with magnificent fall colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ejina Qi Euphrates Poplar Sightseeing Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. See Sunrise at Badaqiao (\u516b\u9053\u6865 Bridge No.8)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Badaqiao Sightseeing Area is actually the northern edge of Badain Jaran Desert<\/a>, one of the best places to see the sunrise over sand dunes and play on the desert. This section is the furthest from the Town of Dalaihubazhen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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People are waiting on the desert dune for the sunrise<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

I recommend you get up early to catch the early shuttle bus from the west gate and go to the furthest section of Badaoqiao to see the sunrise, then come back to visit Qidaoqiao (No.7), Sidaoqiao (No.4) and Erdaoqiao (No.2) on a return trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Get ready for the sunrise over the Badain Jaran Desert<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

When we get to Badaqiao (No.8), we see many tourist standing on the sand dunes and waiting for the sunrise, busy shooting the rising sun with their cameras and mobiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here comes the fresh desert morning sunrise!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The camel man riding a camel on a high dune is going back and forth to pose for the tourists on the scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sunrise over the sand dunes with camels on the sand dune top<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

2. See Euphrates Desert Poplar at Qidaoqiao (\u4e03\u9053\u6865 No.7) <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After seeing the sunrise at Badaqiao and simple breakfast at the foot of the sand dunes, we continue to get on a shuttle bus for the next section of Qidaoqiao. Qidaoqiao is home to the youngest poplar trees in Ejina Euphrates Poplar Forest. They are the first poplar trees to turn yellow and golden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stroll on the boardwalk for seeing the colors<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

A wooden path winds through the Qidaqiao Area and you don\u2019t have to retrace. Both entrances at Qidaoqiao have shuttle bus stations that brings you to the next destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A feast for eyes<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

People stroll on the board walkway, enjoying the scenery on the both sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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People stroll on the board walkway, enjoying the scenery on the both sides.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Feeling as if you were in a wonderland of the golden world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Feeling as if you were in a wonderland of the golden world.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

3. Amazed by the “Heroic Euphrates Poplar” at Sidaoqiao (\u56db\u9053\u6865)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Take the shuttle bus from Qidaoqiao (No.7) to Sidaoqiao (No.4). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Take the shuttle bus from Qidaoqiao (No.7) to Sidaoqiao (No.4). <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Euphrates Polar trees at Sidaoqiao are old and massive, telling us a story of “audacity” in the face of the arid and hard land for centuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The old and massive poplar trees<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Euphrates Poplar trees are said to “exist for three thousand years \u2013 live for one thousand years, dead for one thousand years and rotten for one thousand years”. Here you are able to feel the “Heroism” of the old poplar trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fallen, but not collapsed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fallen, but not collapsed<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Collapsed, but not rotten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Collapsed, but not rotten.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

4. Desert Poplar Trees at Erdaoqiao (\u4e8c\u9053\u6865)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Erdaoqiao (No.2) is my favorite section to view the Euphrates Poplar trees. Here you are able to catch the wonderful views of Euphrates Poplar mirrored on water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Euphrates Poplar mirrored on water <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

A row or Euphrates Poplar Trees are mirrored on the water, an amazing spectacle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A row or Euphrates Poplar Trees are mirrored on the water, an amazing spectacle.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Golden Desert Poplar trees, drying river bed and wooden bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Golden Poplar trees, drying river bed and wooden bridge.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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A colorful wonderland<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Posed in front of an old Euphrates Poplar tree by the river.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An old Euphrates Poplar tree by the river<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Of the eight sections in the Huyanglin Scenic Area<\/strong> ( Ejina Euphrates Desert Poplar), I like Erdaoqiap ( No.2) most!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Erdaoqiao section (No.2) is my favorite!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The West Entrance to Ejina Euphrates Desert Poplar Sightseeing Area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The West Entrance to Ejina Euphrates Poplar Sightseeing Area.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Tip:  Hassle-free Inner Mongolia  Guided Tours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t want to go the do-it-yourself route and prefer the hassle-free escorted tours,  here are some options for guided tours to Inner Mongolia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inner Mongolia Tour<\/a>
Mid-Inner Mongolia Tour<\/a> (Hohhot, Baotou, Ordos)
East Inner Mongolia Tour<\/a> (Xanadu,Wulan Butong, Xilinhot, Chifeng)
Northeast Inner Mongolia Tour<\/a> (Hulunbuir)
West Inner Mongolia Tour<\/a> (Alashan \u201cAlxa\u201d League)
Hohhot Tour<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further Readings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Top 10 Attractions in Hohhot<\/a>
The Best Time to Visit Hohhot<\/a>
Meidaizhao Temple<\/a>
How to go to Hohhot from Beijin<\/a>g<\/a>
Top Souvenirs in Hohhot<\/a>
Hohhot Taxi: Hohhot Taxi Fares, Tips and Phones<\/a>
Baotou Taxi: Baotou Taxi Fares, Tips and Phones<\/a>
Ordos Taxi: Ordos taxi Fares, Tips and Phones<\/a>
What to see in Hohhot, what to do in Hohhot<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top 10 Attractions in Alxa League<\/a>
Heicheng Historic Site (Khara-Khoto) in Ejin Banner (Tips, Photos & Map)<\/a>
Guaishulin in Ejin Banner, Inner Mongolia (Tips, Photos & Map)<\/a>
Populus Forest in Ejin Banner (Tips, Photos & Map)<\/a>
Badain Jaran Desert (Tips, Photos & Map)<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Quiet Wusu Langzi Lake<\/a>
Dujuan Lake in Aershan National Forest Park<\/a>
Beihu Park Skyline at Night in Manzhouli<\/a>
Architecture of Manzhouli<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunrise Glow over Hulunbuir Grasslands<\/a>.
Top 10 Places for Photography in Hulunbuir<\/a>
Top 10 Attractions in Hulunbuir<\/a>.
Road Trip from Ergun to Linjiang Village<\/a>
Hulun Lake Travel Tips<\/a>
World Anti-fascist War Hailar Memorial Park
<\/a>Architecture of Manzhouli
<\/a>Ergun Travel Guide
<\/a><\/a>Aoluguya Travel Guide<\/a>
Moerdaoga Travel Guide
<\/a>Shiwei Travel Tips
<\/a>How to visit Hulunbuir Grassland<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top 10 Attractions in Chifeng<\/a>
Xanadu Sites Museum<\/a>
Jinlianchuan Grassland<\/a>
Wulan Butong Grassland<\/a>
<\/a>Asihatu Stone Forest
<\/a>Gong Geer Grassland<\/a>
<\/a>Duolun Travel Guide<\/a>
Xanadu Travel Guide \u2013 Shangdu Travel<\/a>
How to visit Asihatu Stone Forest<\/a>
Xi Wuzhumuqin Grassland<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any questions, just drop a line.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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