17K views · 109 reactions | At the edge of the Taklimakan Desert, populus euphratica trees narrate a 65-million-year saga! From Mediterranean origins to desert survival, they embody tenacity: "Alive for a millennium, standing for a millennium after death, and enduring for another millenium even when fallen." Each tree personifies spirit, character and unyielding pride. #Xinjiang #Populus #euphratica | China Matters | Facebook

Step into a time capsule! Xinjiang’s Sleeping Populus Euphratica Valley unveils 45,333 hectares of golden wonders. Millennia-old trees stand in surreal forms, creating treasure troves along the Silk Road. Swans glide through desert wetland, herons grace the sky—life thrives at the very heart of desert. Join tourists from across the globe to unravel the mystery of Xinjiang! #Xinjiang #Populus #euphratica | China Matters

1.4K views · 100 reactions | Golden populus trees adorn a vast desert in Inner Mongolia, harmonizing with the lakes to create a captivating fall landscape. | People's Daily, China | Facebook