Tarim Poplar on the 6th
Luntai Golden Poplar・Desert Highway・Tahe Sunset
Reference Price
$990from / person
- Purely for fun, no shopping
- The itinerary can be slightly adjusted
- Includes ticket reservation service
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
The golden leaves of the poplar trees last only two weeks: this route is arranged in reverse order according to the peak dates, with a different scene each day along the train, sunset, and desert highway.
Day-by-day itinerary6 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
- 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—Luntai Poplar Forest Park
DestinationLittle Train ・ Twilight Position
- Meals
- Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
- Accommodation
- Luntai
- Transport
- Business vehicle charter
- Distance
- Subject to charter arrangement
Daily detailKorla — Luntai Poplar Forest Park: Mini train + sunset photo spot.
The best time to view the poplars is from mid to late October. The boardwalks in the park require a moderate amount of walking, suitable for strolling and taking photos slowly. Accommodation that night is arranged in Luntai, with free activities after check-in; departure time for the next day will be confirmed with the driver-guide the night before. - D3Poplar Forest in the Morning Light — Sunset on the Tarim River
DestinationPoplar Forest in the Morning Light — Sunset on the Tarim River
- Meals
- Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
- Accommodation
- Luntai
- Transport
- Business vehicle charter
- Distance
- Subject to charter arrangement
Daily detailPoplar Forest Morning Light — Sunset at the Tarim River.
The best time to view the poplar trees is concentrated in mid to late October. The walking trails in the park have moderate foot traffic, suitable for leisurely walking and taking photos. Accommodation for the 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. - D4Desert Highway Heading South—In the Tower
DestinationDesert Highway Heading South—In 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 detailDesert highway heading south — in the tower.
Mobile signal in the desert section is intermittently lost, with water and food prepared in the car; no travel after sunset, proceed according to the checkpoints arranged by the guide. Accommodation for that night is in the tower, with free activities after check-in; confirm the departure time the night before with the guide. - D5In the tower—Minfeng—toward the edge of Niya
DestinationIn the tower—Minfeng—toward the edge of Niya
- Meals
- Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
- Accommodation
- When the people are prosperous, there may be abundance in the fields.
- Transport
- Business vehicle charter
- Distance
- Subject to charter arrangement
Daily detailOn the edge of the direction from Tazhong to Minfeng to Niya.
Accommodation for the night is arranged in Minfeng or Yutian. After check-in, you are free to move around; the departure time for the next day should be confirmed with the guide the night before. - D6Return to Korla (domestic flight) for airport drop-off
DestinationReturn to Korla (domestic flight) for airport drop-off
- Meals
- Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
- Accommodation
- Transport
- Business vehicle charter
- Distance
- Subject to charter arrangement
Daily detailReturn to Korla (domestic flight) for airport drop-off.
Daily Itinerary
- D1 Kurle Gathering: Night view of Peacock River.
- D2 Kurle—Luntai Poplar Forest Park: Small train + sunset photo spots, overnight in Luntai.
- D3 Poplar Forest Morning Light—Sunset at Tarim River, overnight in Luntai.
- D4 Southbound on Desert Highway—Tazhong, overnight in Tazhong.
- D5 Tazhong—Minfeng—Edge of Niya direction, overnight in Minfeng or Yutian.
- D6 Return to Kurle (internal flight) and airport transfer.
The desert highway has speed limits and fixed refueling points, and the driver guides fuel based on mileage; the Poplar Forest area has strong winds and sand, so sand protection equipment is useful.