First Taklamakan Populus Euphratica Self-Driving Crossing Season Launches from Korla

On October 21, 2026, the first Taklamakan Populus Euphratica Self-Driving Crossing Season launched in Korla, Xinjiang, with more than 300 self-driving enthusiasts beginning a 7-day, 6-night closed-loop itinerary covering 2,500 kilometers in total. The route links more than 10 cultural and tourism landmarks including the Luntai Populus Euphratica Forest, the Shaya 139 Populus Euphratica Mystery Self-Driving Highway, the Yutian Daliyaboyi ancient village, and Luobu Ren Village, covering experiences such as sightseeing crossings, folk custom experiences, and starlit camping. The event is hosted by the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Tourism Association, aiming to promote autumn cultural and tourism consumption in southern Xinjiang and build a Xinjiang self-driving tourism brand. The event has currently launched, and the itinerary is underway.