Jinhuyang National Forest Park
金湖杨国家森林公园
The first 5A-rated scenic area in southern Xinjiang. Vast stretches of natural Populus euphratica forest and lakes reflect each other, and in autumn the golden reflections are stunning.
Jinhuyang National Forest Park is located in the Yasdun Forest Farm, about 40 km southwest of Zepu County town. It sits on the upper edge of an alluvial fan, where roughly 30,000 mu of natural Populus euphratica forest intersect with lakes and river channels. It is the first national 5A-rated tourist attraction in southern Xinjiang. Highlights include the Populus King, the golden lake reflections, the jujube grove corridor, Golden Lock Bridge and Bird Island. The poplars are at their most golden from mid to late October. Tickets cost about 40 yuan and the shuttle bus about 20 yuan (subject to the park's announcements). The park is open about 10:00–20:00. Plan for half a day.
Opening hours
10:00–20:00 (Beijing time)
Nearby sights
- Buyiluke Tajik Ethnic Township
- Yarkant River
- Twelve Muqam Hometown Park
- Altun Cultural Tourism Area
- Yarkand Khanate Royal Tombs & Amannisa Khan Mausoleum
- Yarkand Jama Mosque
- Yarkand Old Town