Ejina is a banner (county-level) located in the westernmost part of Inner Mongolia. It is known as the paradise for photographers because of the splendid autumn colors of its Populus euphratica forests. Populus euphratica is a rare species with thick trunks, featured branches, long life span and strong ability to resist wind and sand. Most travelers come to Ejina for the amazing populus euphratica forest sightseeing. From late September to mid-October when the leaves of Populus euphratica turn golden, many shutterbugs flock into the forest to capture the brilliant nature view against the background of blue sky, green lakes and yellow deserts. In addition to the Populus Euphratica Forest, Ejin Banner offers some other splendors, like Heicheng Historic Site with great cultural significance, Strange Forest with various died Populus euphratica trees in distinct postures, Juyan Lake with the most breathtaking sunset and lots of seagulls…
How to Plan An Ejin Banner Tour?
It is advised to spend at least 2.5 days enjoying the essence of Ejina. It usually takes 1 day to shoot the best scenery around the First to Eighth Bridges in Ejina Populus Euphratica Forest. If you want an in-depth photography experience, 2 days is necessary. Besides, another day is needed to explore Heicheng Ruoshui Huyang Scenic Area (Heicheng Historic Site, Ruoshui Populus Euphratica Forest and Strange Forest included) and half a day to appreciate the beautiful nature and sunrise in Juyan Lake.
Many travelers start their Ejina tours from nearby cities (such as Jiuquan, Jiayuguan, Zhangye, etc.) in Gansu Province because they can be reached by flight or train from some big cities more easily. It is also popular to get to Lanzhou or Xining first and then take a Silk Road tour before visiting Ejina. For photography enthusiasts, traveling Ejina with Badain Jaran Desert is a nice choice. Traveling with China Discovery, you will get a worry-free tour package with tailor-made itinerary, professional guide, private transfer service, meals, accommodation, etc. Browse our top 3 Ejina tours to choose your favorite one or contact us to customize a unique Ejina experience according to your own needs.
Most classic itinerary to shoot the best scenery of Ejina Populus Euphratica Forest, including Erdaoqiao, Sidaoqiao, Qidaoqiao and Badaoqiao, as well as the best sunrise and sunset in Ejina.
Highlights: Ejina Populus Euphratica Forest, Historic Site, Strange Forest, Juyan Lake
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In this 6 days' tour, you will first visit Ejin Banner - the paradise for photographers to view the most dazzling scenery of Populus euphratica and step into the boundless Badain Jaran Desert to admire its multi-colored lakes and high sand dunes.
Highlights: Ejina Populus Euphratica Forest, Badain Jaran Desert, Historic Site, Strange Forest, Juyan Lake
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It is a great trip to explore fouremost glorious destinations in Gansu, namely Zhangye, Jiuquan, Jiayuguan and Dunhuang with diverse cultural and natural experience, enjoyable pace, budget price!
Highlights: Jinta Populus Euphratica, Zhangye Danxia Landform, Jiayuguan Fort, Mogao Grottoes, Echoing Sand Mountains
Check DetailsThough Ejin Banner is located in Inner Mongolia administratively, it is traveled with Gansu (Lanzhou, Zhangye, Dunhuang, Jiayuguan…) by most travelers because of the relatively close distance. Extending your tour to other destinations along the Silk Road is strongly recommended as well, such as Xining, Urumqi and Kashgar where you will enjoy a memorable visual and spiritual experience.
Lanzhou - Zhangye - Jiayuguan - Dunhuang
The Hexi Corridor (the corridor at the west of Yellow River) is the essence of ancient China Silk Road, a glorious path full of stories and natural wonders. This 6 Days Zhangye Jiayuguan Dunhuang Discovery Tour takes you to explore this glorious wonder land from Lanzhou to artistic capital Dunhuang, via incredible “rainbow mountains” in Zhangye and historical Jiayuguan. It is the most classic trip of the region with diverse experiences, enjoyable pace and budget price!
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Zhangye - Badain Jaran Town - Badain Jaran Desert
Located only about 160km from Danxia Badain Jaran Desert, Zhangye is the best gateway to Danxia Badain Jaran Desert with comfortable private cars available. Our 5 Days Zhangye Danxia Badain Jaran Desert Private Tour takes you to explore three unique geographic miracles – Zhangye Danxia, Badain Jaran Desert and isolated Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon which is located on the way from Zhangye to Badain Jaran. They are well organized in a leisure-paced itinerary. Enjoy a worry-free adventure which includes hotel, tour guide, transfer, meals, attraction sightseeing, etc.
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Lanzhou / Xiahe / Jiayuguan / Dunhuang
Traveling in Gansu is quite different from traveling other places like Beijing, Guilin, Xian, Chengdu, etc. Our Gansu highlights tour takes you to explore the diversity of this northwestern province. You will get lost in the wild, vast and grand landscape, at the same time discover many historical experiences, such as the Great Wall, ancient Silk Road, ancient military passes... Starting from Lanzhou, via Xiahe, Zhangye and Jiayuguan to Dunhuang, it is an in-depth tour to discover the best highlights of Gansu.
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Xian / Dunhuang
Without any exaggeration, Xian and Dunhuang are two most important cities along the ancient Silk Road of China. Xian used to be the final destination for the travelers and traders from Europe and Middle Asia during the ancient Silk Road period. While Dunhuang is the place where western and eastern culture melted together and created a great number of art works. This tour leads you to explore the most brilliant culture of ancient Silk Road from Xian to Dunhuang by flight, and enjoy the spectacular wild Gobi desert landscape and diverse landforms of northwestern China.
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Urumqi - Turpan - Kashgar - Tashkurgan
This is the most classic tour as well as the most enjoyable Xinjiang holiday. It suits all kinds of travelers very well, no matter you want a Silk Road journey, photography trip, or family holiday, senior tour, etc. You will visit the Golden Triangle first - Urumqi, Kashgar and Turpan which represent the very highlights of ancient Silk Road, classic cultural and historical essence of Xinjiang and Xinjiang’s most reachable stunning nature. They are the three most classic destinations that any Xinjiang trips cannot miss out. As tourist centers, Urumqi, Kashgar and Turpan also provides you top standard of tour services, including tour guide, transfer, hotels, food, etc.
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