8 days · Entering and exiting Korla
Populus euphratica in Southern Xinjiang in the golden autumn, 8th
Luntai Poplar・Tarim River・Taklamakan
Reference Price
$1280from / person
- Purely for fun, no shopping
- The itinerary can be slightly adjusted
- Includes ticket reservation service
Number of people in a groupTwo people make a pair
IntensityMedium
Best seasonPopulus euphratica Limited Edition
TrafficBusiness vehicle charter
AccommodationPrimarily hotels
Departure MonthOctober–November
Prices vary between peak and off-peak seasons; the following order confirmation shall prevail · Tickets for highlands and peak seasons need to be booked in advance
Itinerary Details
All routes are for reference only, the actual route is subject to the explanation of customer service
Only twenty golden days in a year: the poplars along the Tarim River, the sense of depth of the desert highway, an annual event for photographers.
Day-by-day itinerary8 days in total · daily destination, meals, accommodation and transport
Expand day by day; click a title to collapse. Itinerary for reference and may be adjusted for weather and traffic.
- D1Korla Collection
DestinationPeacock River Night View
- Meals
- Self-sufficient in meals
- Accommodation
- Korla
- Transport
- Private car airport/train station pickup
- Distance
- within the city
Daily detailKorla Gathering: Peacock River Night View.
Today focuses on gathering and adapting to the city center. The tour guide will hold a sign at the airport/station to pick you up; the specific transfer time depends on the flight information. - D2Korla—Lop Nur Village—Tarim River Poplar
DestinationKorla—Lop Nur Village—Tarim River Poplar
- Meals
- Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
- Accommodation
- Luntai
- Transport
- Business vehicle charter
- Distance
- Subject to charter arrangement
Daily detailKorla — Luobu People Village — Tarim River Poplar Trees.
The peak viewing period for poplar trees is concentrated in mid to late October. The walkway inside the park involves moderate walking, suitable for a leisurely stroll and photography. Accommodation that night is arranged in Luntai, with free activities after check-in; the departure time for the next day should be confirmed with the driver-guide the night before. - D3Luntai Poplar Forest Park All Day
DestinationLuntai Poplar Forest Park All Day
- Meals
- Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
- Accommodation
- Luntai
- Transport
- Business vehicle charter
- Distance
- Subject to charter arrangement
Daily detailLuntai Poplar Forest Park, all day.
The viewing period for the poplars is concentrated in mid to late October. The boardwalks in the park have a moderate walking distance, suitable for strolling slowly and taking photos. Accommodation that night is arranged in Luntai; after check-in, you are free to do activities. The departure time on the next day should be confirmed with the driver-guide the night before. - D4Luntai—Desert Highway—Amid the Tower
DestinationLuntai—Desert Highway—Amid the Tower
- Meals
- Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
- Accommodation
- In the tower
- Transport
- Business vehicle charter
- Distance
- Subject to charter arrangement
Daily detailLuntai—Desert Highway—Tazhong.
Mobile phone signal is intermittent in the desert section, so carry water and food in the vehicle; do not travel at night after sunset, follow the schedule arranged by the guide. Accommodation that night is in Tazhong, free activities after check-in; confirm the departure time with the guide the night before the next day. - D5In the tower—desert sunrise—Qieme or Minfeng direction oasis
DestinationIn the tower—desert sunrise—Qieme or Minfeng direction oasis
- Meals
- Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
- Accommodation
- Hetian
- Transport
- Business vehicle charter
- Distance
- Subject to charter arrangement
Daily detailIn the tower—desert sunrise—oasis in the direction of Qiemo or Minfeng.
Depart 40 minutes before sunrise to secure a spot, return to the hotel for breakfast after shooting; in winter, keep camera batteries warm. Mobile signals in the desert are intermittently unavailable, so prepare water and food in the vehicle; do not travel at night after sunset, follow the itinerary arranged by the tour guide. - D6Hetian
DestinationYuba Bazaar・Tuancheng Old Street
- Meals
- Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
- Accommodation
- Hetian
- Transport
- Business vehicle charter
- Distance
- Subject to charter arrangement
Daily detailHetian: Yuba Bazaar + Old Town Street.
The bazaar is busiest in the morning, remember to bargain when shopping; for dried fruits, you can ask the shop to vacuum pack them for easy carrying. Accommodation is arranged in Hetian that night, with free activities after check-in; confirm the departure time for the next day with the driver and guide the night before. - D7Hotan—Yecheng—Shache Old City
DestinationHotan—Yecheng—Shache Old City
- Meals
- Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
- Accommodation
- Shache
- Transport
- Business vehicle charter
- Distance
- Subject to charter arrangement
Daily detailHotan—Yecheng—Shache Old City.
Accommodation for the night is arranged in Shache; after checking in, you are free to do as you wish. The departure time the next day should be confirmed with the driver/guide the night before. - D8Shache—Kashgar Airport Transfer
DestinationShache—Kashgar Airport Transfer
- Meals
- Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
- Accommodation
- Transport
- Business vehicle charter
- Distance
- About 320 km / 3.5 hours
Daily detailShache—Kashgar airport send-off.
The sun-based skeleton
- D1 Korla Assembly: Peacock River night view, overnight in Korla
- Day 2 Korla—Lop Village—Tarim River Populus euphratica, overnight in Luntai
- Day 3: Luntai Poplar Forest Park full day, overnight in Luntai
- D4 Luntai — Desert Highway — Tazhong, overnight in Tazhong
- Day 5: Tazhong — Desert Sunrise — Oasis in the direction of Qiemo or Minfeng, overnight in Hotan
- D6 Hotan: Yubazaar + Tuancheng Old Street, overnight in Hotan
- D7 Hotan — Yecheng — Shache Old Town, overnight in Shache
- D8 Shache — Kashgar airport transfer
The desert section is not a night route; seats at sunrise and sunset are arranged by the driver and guide according to the weather; The walking volume on the Huyang boardwalk is moderate
Costs include
Full transportation with driver and guide, accommodation within the itinerary, scenic area tickets, breakfast, and insurance.
Cost not included
Major transportation, main meals, optional items, single room supplement.
Booking Reminder
The viewing period for poplar trees varies with the temperature, so check the progress of the color change one week before departure.