Xinjiang's Tarim River: where autumn turns to gold

Xinhua 2026-11-05

Follow the Tarim River into a world of gold.

Seen from above, China's longest inland river winds like an emerald ribbon through the desert of Xinjiang. Along its banks, poplar forests turn brilliant gold, stretching into a vast sea of autumn color. ■

Editor: Zheng Xuebin  Reviser:  Lu Bingwu  Final Reviewer: He Shengying