Over 200,000 hectares of wild desert poplar forests in Bachu County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, have entered the peak viewing period as the trees' leaves turn yellow, attracting visitors with their autumn beauty.
The desert poplar is a rugged species of tree, known as "guardian of the desert". It is resistant to low temperatures, drought and saline-alkali soil, and serves as an ideal windbreak and sand-fixation plant.
Footage showed golden desert poplar trees in the county lining the banks of rivers and lakes across the desert, creating stunning views.
"Standing by the water, the desert poplar trees with their golden leaves blend beautifully with the desert landscape. The ecosystem here has been preserved so well, and the scenery is truly spectacular," said Zhu Chazhen, a tourist.
The peak viewing period for the desert poplar forests will last until mid-to-late November.
Golden desert poplar forests in Xinjiang draw visitors with spectacular views in autumn
China's top political advisor Wang Huning has stressed the need to pool strength for development during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030) and to advance Chinese modernization.
Wang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), made the remarks during an inspection tour in Chengdu, Deyang and the Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Sichuan Province from Oct. 13 to 16.
He urged solid efforts to forge a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation, while making systematic efforts to ensure that religions in China are Chinese in orientation and establishing a more solid legal footing for the governance of religious affairs.
Wang stressed advancing the implementation of the Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law, upholding the rule of law in both thinking and practice to handle ethnic affairs, and safeguarding ethnic unity in accordance with the law.
Wang called for upholding the CPC's overall leadership over the CPPCC and giving play to the CPPCC's role as a specialized consultative body. He also stressed solid efforts to conduct political consultation, democratic oversight, and participation in and deliberation of state affairs.
China's top political advisor calls for pooling strength for Chinese modernization
