Xiaobaiyang Border Outpost
小白杨哨所
The original outpost behind the song “Little Poplar.” A poplar planted beside the outpost by a soldier and the exhibition hall tell the story of frontier service.
Xiaobaiyang Outpost lies near the Tasiti border company in Yumin County. In the 1980s a soldier planted a poplar sapling brought from his hometown beside the outpost and tended it carefully until it took root. The story was turned into the song “Little Poplar,” which became widely known, and the outpost took its name from the song. Today there is a Xiaobaiyang Outpost exhibition hall that presents the history of frontier defence and stories of soldiers and civilians. It is a patriotic education base in Tacheng Prefecture. The outpost is about 100 km from Tacheng city and requires a car. It is in a border management area, so bring your ID, register as required, and do not photograph military facilities.
Opening hours
Hours vary; check on site