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Golden diversiform-leaved poplars

Golden diversiform-leaved poplars

Write: Kelvin [2011-05-20]

This is a group of photos of diversiform-leaved poplars shot on October 2 in Ejina oasis.Early in October each year,the diversiform-leaved poplars in Ejina oasis become golden ,and the scenery is very charming,lots of travellers are attracted by them.

Ejina oasis located in Alashan, which is in the west of Inner Mongolia,has over 400,000 mu of diversiform-leaved poplars,and is the national diversiform-leaved poplar species protected zone.This kind of tree has amazing vitality and can grow in very arid area.The diversiform-leaved poplar which has the longest life-span and is still alive has lived for over 800 years.

(Shot by reporter of Xinhua News Agency Li Xin)

Source: yellowriver website Editor: yangxue