Along the Yarkand River, a vast golden poplar forest stands by the water. Their branches spread wide, their reflections mirrored in still water. A train rolls slowly along the tracks, winding through reeds and golden poplars. Shimmering wetlands stretch on one side, golden trees on the other. A gentle breeze brushes the treetops and sweeps across the reeds, carrying the fresh scent of the open wilderness. Year after year, the flowing river nourishes this golden forest. Water and trees blend into a serene autumn landscape, revealing the wild beauty of southern Xinjiang.
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