Dao Lang Tribe, there is no Route 2 bus here nor the songs of Dao Lang

When traveling in Aksu, Xinjiang, I checked in at the Dao Lang Tribe scenic area. Of course, this Dao Lang is not that Dao Lang. There is no Route 2 bus in the village, nor do they listen to Dao Lang's songs. Instead, it's a mysterious tribe living on the edge of the Tarim Basin, in the Yarkand River basin. Their ancestors migrated to the lower plains of the Yarkand River, built houses and hunted and fished in the desolate desert Populus euphratica forests, thus beginning a long reclusive life. As a result, they have maintained their original ecological customs and are very characteristic of travel. In the tribe, you can not only learn about the history, culture, and living habits of the Dao Lang people but also enjoy some very exciting dance performances. I saw two of them this time. The first is a welcome performance at the entrance of the village, where beautiful Dao Lang girls and handsome boys sing and dance together, expressing the enthusiastic and hospitable attitude of the Dao Lang people. The other is a stage play performed during meals, 'The Love of Musalaisi,' which is not only vivid and touching but also serves to supplement knowledge. For example, after watching this performance, many people learned that the 'grape wine' mentioned in the famous ancient text 'Liangzhou Ci' refers to the signature wine of the Dao Lang Tribe, Musalaisi. I was also fortunate to taste this wine, which is like sharing a drink with the ancients through time. The Dao Lang Tribe covers an area of 8,000 mu, with dozens of attractions, entertainment projects, and exhibition halls. The most essential parts are summarized below, and you can follow the map directly after arriving. Ethnic Customs Village This is the core area of the Dao Lang Tribe and the first stop for everyone entering the scenic area. In addition to the welcome dance mentioned above, there are many exotic dwellings. In these dwellings, there are local blacksmith shops, handicraft workshops, musical instrument stores, and food stores. You can check in and experience the local life immersively. Tribe Museum The Dao Lang Tribe has its own history museum, which displays many objects from the Dao Lang people's life, production, and leisure over the years. There is also a mural, 'Migration Map of the Dao Lang People,' which shows the trajectory of the Dao Lang people's relocation along the Yarkand River basin over thousands of years. The treasure of the museum is a sheepskin scroll over 700 years old, which records the ancient culture of the Dao Lang people. Populus Euphratica Exhibition Hall There is a very spectacular human-shaped ancient tree in the Dao Lang Tribe, which turns out to be the main entrance of the Populus Euphratica Exhibition Hall. Honestly, I have seen Populus euphratica forests all over the country over the years, and the Dao Lang Tribe is one of the most detailed introductions to Populus euphratica. In addition to displaying Populus euphratica culture, the most spectacular part is the exhibition of several hundred wood carvings made of Populus euphratica wood, each of which is exquisite. Interested visitors can also purchase some to take home as decorations. Forest Train The area of the Dao Lang Tribe is too large, and it is difficult to walk through in one day, so the beautiful retro train has become the best choice. It not only takes everyone comfortably through the various attractions but is also a great prop for taking photos, especially the section through the ancient Populus euphratica forest, which is really photogenic. There are also various entertainment projects, specialty dining, camel riding, and other activities in the tribe, which everyone can go and experience if they have time~