Golden poplar forests greet visitors in NW China's Gansu

Photo taken on Oct 19, 2025 shows autumn-gilded poplar forests at their peak viewing season in Mogao Town, Dunhuang City, northwest China's Gansu Province. Visitors immerse themselves in the golden landscape perfect for photography. (Zhang Xiaoliang/Guangming Pictures)

Photo taken on Oct 19, 2025 captures a silver bullet train passing by golden poplar forests in Mogao Town, Dunhuang City, northwest China's Gansu Province. The high-speed rail modernizes travel through ancient desert landscapes. (Zhang Xiaoliang/Guangming Pictures)

Photo taken on Oct 19, 2025 features tourists wandering through golden euphrates poplar groves in Mogao Town, Dunhuang City, northwest China's Gansu Province. The autumn transformation creates ideal conditions for outdoor recreation. (Zhang Xiaoliang/Guangming Pictures)