Xinjiang’s golden desert poplar proves big draw for tourists(1/4)

A view of a forest of desert poplar or populus euphratica in Orku District, Karamay City, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in mid-September. Tourists are often deeply attracted by the striking golden hue of the tree leaves. (Photo: China News Service/Ai Ke)

A view of a forest of desert poplar or populus euphratica in Orku District, Karamay City, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in mid-September. Tourists are often deeply attracted by the striking golden hue of the tree leaves. (Photo: China News Service/Ai Ke)

A view of a forest of desert poplar or populus euphratica in Orku District, Karamay City, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in mid-September. Tourists are often deeply attracted by the striking golden hue of the tree leaves. (Photo: China News Service/Ai Ke)

A view of a forest of desert poplar or populus euphratica in Orku District, Karamay City, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in mid-September. Tourists are often deeply attracted by the striking golden hue of the tree leaves. (Photo: China News Service/Ai Ke)