Xinjiang, China’s largest province, is home to over 1,100 tourist attractions, from towering mountains and pristine lakes to vast deserts and ancient forests. Among its treasures, the Euphrates Poplar Forest stands out, coming alive each autumn when its golden canopy surrounds the Tarim River.   As one of the oldest and most mysterious forests in the region, it is the only natural long-living survivor in the wild desert, earning its reputation as a photographer’s paradise. Visitors flock here to admire the thousand-year-old trees, exploring the forest via sightseeing trains or unique tour boats.   The scenic area also offers exciting activities, including desert camping and off-road vehicle rides. The breathtaking autumn colours have drawn travellers in even during the off-peak season, helping to fuel a recent tourism boom in China.   Source: China Central Television