Autumn scenery of populus euphratica forests in Lop County, China’s Xinjiang

This photo taken on Oct. 20, 2026 shows the scenery of a scenic area characterized by populus euphratica forests in Lop County of Hotan Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Populus euphratica forests here have entered the best viewing season, attracting tourists to enjoy the spectacular scenery. (Photo by Memeteli Enwaer/Xinhua)

This photo taken on Oct. 19, 2026 shows the scenery of a scenic area characterized by populus euphratica forests in Lop County of Hotan Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Populus euphratica forests here have entered the best viewing season, attracting tourists to enjoy the spectacular scenery. (Photo by Memeteli Enwaer/Xinhua)

Tourists visit a scenic area characterized by populus euphratica forests in Lop County of Hotan Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Oct. 19, 2026. Populus euphratica forests here have entered the best viewing season, attracting tourists to enjoy the spectacular scenery. (Photo by Memeteli Enwaer/Xinhua)

Tourists ride camels at a scenic area characterized by populus euphratica forests in Lop County of Hotan Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Oct. 18, 2026. Populus euphratica forests here have entered the best viewing season, attracting tourists to enjoy the spectacular scenery. (Photo by Memeteli Enwaer/Xinhua)

An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 18, 2026 shows tourists visiting a scenic area characterized by populus euphratica forests in Lop County of Hotan Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Populus euphratica forests here have entered the best viewing season, attracting tourists to enjoy the spectacular scenery. (Photo by Memeteli Enwaer/Xinhua)

An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 20, 2026 shows tourists visiting a scenic area characterized by populus euphratica forests in Lop County of Hotan Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Populus euphratica forests here have entered the best viewing season, attracting tourists to enjoy the spectacular scenery. (Photo by Memeteli Enwaer/Xinhua)