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

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)