Scenery of populus euphratica forests in Hotan County, China's Xinjiang

An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 20, 2025 shows the scenery of populus euphratica forests dotted on a lake in Hotan County of the Hotan Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Populus euphratica forests in Hotan of Xinjiang have entered the best viewing period recently, presenting a breathtaking autumn scene. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 20, 2025 shows the scenery of populus euphratica forests dotted on a lake in Hotan County of the Hotan Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Populus euphratica forests in Hotan of Xinjiang have entered the best viewing period recently, presenting a breathtaking autumn scene. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 20, 2025 shows the scenery of populus euphratica forests on a lake in Hotan County of the Hotan Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Populus euphratica forests in Hotan of Xinjiang have entered the best viewing period recently, presenting a breathtaking autumn scene. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 20, 2025 shows the scenery of populus euphratica forests on a lake in Hotan County of the Hotan Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Populus euphratica forests in Hotan of Xinjiang have entered the best viewing period recently, presenting a breathtaking autumn scene. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 20, 2025 shows the scenery of populus euphratica forests dotted on a lake in Hotan County of the Hotan Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Populus euphratica forests in Hotan of Xinjiang have entered the best viewing period recently, presenting a breathtaking autumn scene. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 19, 2025 shows the scenery of populus euphratica forests in Lop County of Hotan Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Populus euphratica forests in Hotan of Xinjiang have entered the best viewing period recently, presenting a breathtaking autumn scene. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 19, 2025 shows tourists enjoying the scenery of populus euphratica forests in Lop County of Hotan Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Populus euphratica forests in Hotan of Xinjiang have entered the best viewing period recently, presenting a breathtaking autumn scene. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 19, 2025 shows tourists enjoying the scenery of populus euphratica forests in Lop County of Hotan Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Populus euphratica forests in Hotan of Xinjiang have entered the best viewing period recently, presenting a breathtaking autumn scene. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

A drone photo taken on Oct. 20, 2025 shows the scenery of populus euphratica forests surrounding a lake in Hotan County of the Hotan Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Populus euphratica forests in Hotan of Xinjiang have entered the best viewing period recently, presenting a breathtaking autumn scene. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 19, 2025 shows the scenery of populus euphratica forests in Lop County of Hotan Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Populus euphratica forests in Hotan of Xinjiang have entered the best viewing period recently, presenting a breathtaking autumn scene. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 20, 2025 shows the scenery of populus euphratica forests surrounding a lake in Hotan County of the Hotan Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Populus euphratica forests in Hotan of Xinjiang have entered the best viewing period recently, presenting a breathtaking autumn scene. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 19, 2025 shows tourists enjoying the scenery of populus euphratica forests in Lop County of Hotan Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Populus euphratica forests in Hotan of Xinjiang have entered the best viewing period recently, presenting a breathtaking autumn scene. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

A drone photo taken on Oct. 19, 2025 shows tourists enjoying the scenery of populus euphratica forests in Lop County of Hotan Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Populus euphratica forests in Hotan of Xinjiang have entered the best viewing period recently, presenting a breathtaking autumn scene. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)