Euphrates poplar trees with golden leaves are seen in Karamay, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. [Photo provided to China Daily]

An over 20,000-hectare forest of Euphrates poplar trees decorates the landscape with golden fall foliage in Karamay, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. Euphrates poplar trees are known for their tenacity and resilience, just like Karamy, which transformed from a desert to a modern oasis.

A herd of livestock is near a golden Euphrates poplar tree in Karamay, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Euphrates poplar trees with golden leaves are seen in Karamay, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Euphrates poplar trees with golden leaves are seen in Karamay, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. [Photo provided to China Daily]

The leaves are changing color on Euphrates poplar trees in Karamay, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Golden fall foliage is seen in a forest of Euphrates poplar trees in Karamay, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Euphrates poplar trees with golden leaves are seen in Karamay, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. [Photo provided to China Daily]