Tarim River at Desert Highway Bridge
塔里木河
China's longest inland river, the Tarim River, is spanned by the desert highway here, and the Euphrates poplar forests and riverbanks on both sides make a classic scene.
The Tarim River runs over 2,000 km. It is China's longest inland river and the lifeline of the Euphrates poplar (populus euphratica) forests. The desert highway crosses the Tarim River south of the Populus Euphratica Forest Park. Near the bridgehead you can look over the wide riverbed and the poplar forests on both banks. In autumn the golden crowns contrast strongly with the blue river. This is the last oasis landscape before heading south from Lunnan into the desert, and it suits a visit on the same day as the Populus Euphratica Forest Park. Stopping on the bridge is prohibited; for photos, pull over at a safe spot near the bridgehead.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Tarim Populus Euphratica Forest Park
- Tarim Desert Highway Km 0
- Zhuoerkute Ancient City Site
- Luntai White Apricot Orchards