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#Ghost City in Wuerhe Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Xinjiang | Travel Guide
Xinjiang Travel🔥|8 days 7 nights small group🏜️average 6k➕|||If autumn is very beautiful🍁
Northern Xinjiang accounts for seven points😆
God is not stingy
The most beautiful oil painting in the world🌅
All sprinkled on this land
If you have already missed the summer in Northern Xinjiang🍃
Then you must not miss the autumn colors of Northern Xinjiang🍂
Snow mountains and layered forests surround Hemu
Birch forest falls into a golden color🌅
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🌈Recommended route
Day1 All over the country—Airport/Station pick-up—Urumqi Stay: Urumqi
Day1 Urumqi—Tianshan Tianchi—S21 Desert Highway---Burqin Stay: Burqin
Day2 Burqin—Kanas Guanyutai—Kanas Lake—Kanas Stay: Kanas Scenic Area
Day3 Kanas—Kanas Sanwan—Hemu Stay: Hemu Scenic Area
Day4 Hemu—World Devil City—Karamay Stay: Karamay
Day5 Karamay—Sayram Lake—Jinghe Stay: Jinghe
Day6 Jinghe—Anjihai Grand Canyon—Urumqi Stay: Urumqi
Day8 Urumqi—Airport/Station drop-off—Warm home Happy end of the trip
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🌈Trip highlights
🔴No stop during the Spring Festival, set off immediately
🔴Deep play for 8 days, small group of 6 people, average 💰5K+
🔴2 nights in original log cabin accommodation
🔴24-hour online customer service, airport pick-up
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🔥What the trip includes
1. Transportation: Local comfortable car, guarantee one seat per person
2. Accommodation: Hotels listed in the package itinerary, 4 nights comfortable accommodation + 2 nights log cabin
3. Hotel: Clean and comfortable double standard room with private bathroom
4. Section car: Kanas, Hemu, Devil City, Sayram Lake, Tianchi, Keketuohai
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🍁——Travel Tips——🍁
✨The temperature difference between day and night in Xinjiang is large, please bring enough clothes
✨The sunshine time is long, please bring sun protection products
✨Xinjiang has a 2-hour time difference, meal times are late
✨The climate in Xinjiang is dry, please bring hydration products etc.
✨Photo matching: sunglasses, scarves, ethnic costumes, decorations, etc.
✨In ethnic minority areas, please respect the local people's lifestyle etc.
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Experience the breathtaking beauty of Northern Xinjiang in a 12-day tour
Northern Xinjiang Grand Loop 12 Days
This is not Switzerland, it's Xinjiang.
Day 1 From various places to Urumqi
Day 2 Urumqi - Heavenly Lake of Tianshan - Fuyun
Day 3 Fuyun - Keketuohai - Multicolored Beach - Burqin
Day 4 Burqin - Kanas Day 5 Kanas - Hemu
Day 6 Hemu - Urho Ghost City - Karamay
Day 7 Karamay - Sayram Lake - Guozigou Bridge - Yining
Day 8 Yining - Kalajun - Tekes Bagua City
Day 9 Tekes - Qiongkushitai - Tekes
Day 10 Tekes - Nalati Grassland in the Sky - Bayanbulak
Day 11 Bayanbulak - Duku Highway - Urumqi
Day 12 Urumqi - Various places
13-Day Essence of Northern Xinjiang Tour
You should always make a trip to Xinjiang, where you can walk through endless flower fields,
lie in the embrace of the grasslands and gaze at the clouds within reach.
Witness the never-ending snow-capped mountains among lakes and stars,
Xinjiang in summer is like a world from a Miyazaki anime~
Every scene is so unique, making you want to linger and forget to return~
Want to check in and take photos in summer? These spots are really nice, Kanas Lake: 'The Garden of the Gods', a picturesque alpine lake, breathtakingly beautiful
Sailimu Lake: An endless expanse of blue, known as the last tear of the Atlantic.
Naraty Grassland: Cattle and sheep walk slowly on the grassland, with wildflowers, valleys, peaks, deep canyons, and forests reflecting each other
Devil City: A natural masterpiece, a unique geological landscape, like a castle where ghosts and goblins gather
Dushanzi Grand Canyon: Wind-eroded rift valley landscape, a secret realm of Duku, a spectacle of a billion years
Hemu Village: A tranquil village, like a fairy tale town, fully appreciate the simple Uyghur customs
13-Day Northern Xinjiang Itinerary
D1: Gather in Urumqi
D2: Urumqi→→Fuyun
D3: Fuyun→→Burqin
D4: Burqin→→Kanas
D5: Kanas→ + Hemu
D6: Hemu→→Burqin
D7: Burqin→→Kuitun
D8: Kuitun→→Yining
D9: Yining→→Zhaosu.
D10: Zhaosu→→Gongliu
D11: Gongliu→→Bayanbulak
D12: Bayanbulak Town→→Urumqi
D13: Departure from Urumqi.
World Devil City, you will never know why it is called the Devil City unless you visit
Located in the Urho District of Karamay City, Xinjiang, the World Devil City sits on a desolate Gobi desert. Here, the wind seems to be the ruler of the world, constantly carving the Gobi with its powerful 'wind knives', creating a spectacular array of ever-changing Yardang landforms.
There are many Yardang landforms in our country, which not only have scientific research value but also possess high tourism value. They show us the powerful and mysterious forces of nature, awakening in humans a reverence and admiration for the beauty of nature amidst desolation and grandeur.
The World Devil City in Xinjiang Urho is an outstanding representative of China's Yardang landforms. It has been praised by 'China National Geography' as the first among 'China's three most beautiful Yardang landforms'. In 2020, it was newly promoted to a national 5A-level tourist attraction.
The Yardang landforms displayed by the Devil City originate from billions of years of crustal movement and wind erosion. This place was once a freshwater lake, and dinosaurs were found to have lived and bred here. The influence of crustal movements caused the lake to disappear, replaced by the Gobi and sandstorms.
The barren land next door became nature's canvas, with the wind leaving stripes of varying depths, forming the unique landscape of the Devil City. Today, the vicissitudes of time have endowed this land with endless charm, captivating people's hearts.
This is probably the most fitting description of the desolate expanse of the desert
From Burqin to Karamay, the nearly 300 kilometers journey features only one scenic spot along the way—the World Devil City.
Why is it called this name? Because the wind has sculpted the Yardang landforms into various shapes, and coupled with the sound of the wind and sand, over time, it has earned this name.
It is also almost a 100% must-visit spot on the Northern Xinjiang loop.
The entire scenic area is very large, divided into several zones. After entering, you can take the eco-friendly vehicles provided by the park to visit each spot in turn.
Among them, the most famous are the filming locations for movies and TV dramas such as 'Seven Swords Under the Tianshan Mountains' and 'Hero'. When I visited, there were few people, and I was lucky enough to catch a post-rain rainbow and a stunning sunset, all of which added a beautiful filter to the scenery.
Allocating about 3 hours for the entire site is about right, and before heading to Karamay, consider it a leisurely classic.
Western Regions Epic | The Devil's City has no devils, only wind and sand
Upon arriving at the world-famous Devil's City, which is a 5A tourist spot.
As a child, I heard that because of the strong winds there, which howl and whistle, it sounds like the wailing of ghosts and the howling of wolves, chilling to the bone and making one shudder... Hence, it was named 'Devil's City'.
This time, I traveled 3500 kilometers from Shanghai to Xinjiang to visit the mysterious Devil's City haha. So excited.
The place is vast, there's a map at the entrance so I took a photo for reference, and there are shuttle vehicles at each spot, even in the shape of a small train, which feels great driving through the desert and Gobi. They also play introductions of each scenic spot on the train, which is nice.
The landscapes here are all shaped like things, and they almost exactly resemble the shapes described in the introductions... The key point is that they are all naturally formed, which makes me marvel at the wonders of nature.
Not far into the park, there's camel riding for photos. It's 50 for a photo with the camel on the spot, and 150 for a ride and photo. My friends and I wanted to take photos for each other, but unexpectedly, the locals don't do cheap business, saying only the 150 option is available, totally ripping us off!!
Humph, we don't care, we'll find our own place to take photos. After all, you can take photos anywhere here, so we had a Western cowboy epic photo shoot, and also a set of spicy Western Region girl selfies which were incredibly beautiful!
Karamay World Devil City
📍Karamay
Here, there is only wind and oil ⛽️
This is the Yardang landform we learned about in geography books, stepping on it feels like cotton candy, and my world book has turned another page🏜️
The World Devil City scenic area is divided into 5️⃣ points, and the ticket is 42🎫r
My partner and I chose to hike in from the last point, which is the dinosaur bones, and then the sightseeing car costs 20 per person, so we didn't choose the sightseeing car because we felt that the scenery inside was all similar, so we chose to hike
We chose some of the better-looking buildings to take photos, and it's really easy to take great shots here, I suggest that sisters who go there wear jeans or khaki-colored clothes and dresses, it really makes for great photos, the main thing is to wear bright colors, the scenery is also absolutely beautiful🥰🥰
Karamay, Xinjiang
Karamay, the mysterious Devil City, is a masterpiece of nature's craftsmanship and a holy land in the hearts of explorers. Stepping into this desolate yet magical land is like traveling to another world. The wind-eroded landforms have created strangely shaped rocks that cast long shadows in the setting sun, like ancient giants guarding the land.
When night falls, Devil City reveals its unique charm. The wind howls through the rocks as if calling from ancient times, inspiring awe. During the day, the Devil City under the sunlight is a different scene, with the golden light making the rocks look warm and vivid.
This place is not only a paradise for photography enthusiasts but also a treasure for history and nature lovers. Each rock carries stories of millions of years, and every wind-eroded mark is a testament to time. Here, you can feel the power of nature and the weight of history.
Devil City in Karamay is not just a travel destination; it is a spiritual cleansing, an exploration of the unknown, and an attempt to challenge oneself. If you love nature and crave adventure, then come to Devil City. It will give you an unforgettable experience.
So, don't hesitate, grab your camera, bring your curiosity, and join us in Devil City! Let's search for those forgotten secrets and share those unique stories on this magical land. Follow me, and you will see a different Devil City, a vibrant and mysterious Karamay.
A spectacle in the desert: Exploring the Wind City of Wuerhe, a tour of the Devil's City in Xinjiang
Wuerhe Wind City, also known as the World Devil's City, is located in the Wuerhe mining area downstream of the Jiamu River on the northwest edge of the Junggar Basin in Xinjiang, about 100 kilometers away from Karamay City. There is a unique wind erosion landform here, strange in shape, called by the locals as 'Surumu Hak' and 'Shayitankerxi', meaning Devil's City. In fact, this scary Devil's City is a naturally formed Yardang landform, Yardang means 'steep hill' in Uighur. Yardang landform is a type of wind erosion landform formed in a dry and windy environment. The hills are blown by the wind to look like various buildings, some like the Six Harmonies Pagoda on the Qiantang River, some like the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, some like the Pyramids in Egypt, some like Angkor Wat in Cambodia, and even some like a soaring eagle. Because of its unique scenery, many movies choose to shoot the Devil's City as a location, such as the Oscar-winning film 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon'.
There are two routes to the Devil's City: one is to drive in, with a charge of 60 yuan per person, and you can choose your own route, and you will see various different scenes. There is a small train in the scenic area that you can take, currently there are 4 stops, each stop lasts for 10 minutes, enough for everyone to take pictures. Be sure to catch the small train, don't fall behind, the entire landform shape is very beautiful, and the photos taken are also very blockbuster. It is recommended to wear dark clothes, so the photos will look better. The first stop is where you can ride a camel, the second stop is where the film 'Seven Swords under Tianshan' was shot, there is a high viewing platform with a wide view. The third stop is a good place to watch the sunset, and it is also where 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' was shot. The last stop is the Dinosaur Park that children like.
"Magical Journey: Explore the bizarre beauty of the world's Devil City!"
Destination Overview: Karamay, known as "Little Dubai", is a destination rich in oil. The World Devil City is a must-visit attraction! The huge pillars of various shapes stand on the Gobi, like ancient medieval castles, revealing a sense of vicissitudes and stories. Between the stone pillars, the strong wind howls, as if ghosts and wolves are crying, it is creepy!
Honors of the Scenic Spot: This place is called Urho Devil City and has won the title of "China's Most Gorgeous Yardang". In 2020, it was officially included in the list of national 5A-level tourist attractions! The Yardang spectacle is also the shooting base for more than 20 film and television dramas. Tourists can buy tickets in advance through major platforms and enter the scenic area directly with their ID cards. The most beautiful moment here is at sunset, when the afterglow shines on the sand and stone, the earth is vast and rich in layers!
Visit Method: There are two ways to visit the Devil City: drive in (charged per capita), or take a tour on the scenic train. The World Devil City is located at No. 200 Longji Road, Wuerhe District, Karamay City, China, and the combined ticket price is 61 yuan.
Opening Hours: The opening hours of the scenic area are 10:00-21:00. The scenic area stops selling tickets at 19:00 (may be postponed in summer), so please calculate the time in advance when you go. After entering the scenic area, compared with personal tour experience, the effect of clocking in and taking pictures is better! Here you can feel the atmosphere of the surrounding desert in an instant.
Tour Time: The tour time is about 2 to 3 hours, which is enough.
Dress Recommendation: For clothing, it is recommended to choose khaki, earth color and denim.
Scenic Spots in the Scenic Area: The Devil City Scenic Area is divided into 5 stations:
The first station is the oil press, where you can watch the oil extraction process (it is not recommended to get off).
The second station is suitable for riding camels, especially suitable for taking pictures on the S-shaped bend!
The third station is the filming location of the movie "Seven Swords under Tianshan", where there is the highest viewing platform.
The fourth station is an excellent place to watch the sunset. It is recommended to get off here and then walk to the end. Along the way, you can enjoy the slowly falling sunset and the shocking road scenes, as if you are in the ancient city of Loulan.
There are also some free attractions around the Devil City:
Baili Oilfield Viewing Platform: Starting from the Devil City, along the national highway to Karamay City, you will pass the Baili Oilfield Viewing Platform. This attraction is free! The parking lot has stairs leading to the top of the mountain, and it only takes 10 minutes to climb to the top, where you can overlook the vast oil field. It is recommended that friends who pass by can go and see, but it may not be necessary to go there specially.
Big Oil Bubble Sculpture: Located on a square in Karamay City, it is suitable for taking pictures and is free. This is also the location of the K-1 well!
tips: In addition, I would like to remind everyone that Karamay is not only famous for oil, but also produces a precious gem - gold silk jade. On the Gobi beach, there are crystal clear and colorful stones scattered, and many people will pick them up. If you are lucky, you might find a gem!
China's most beautiful 'Devil City'—Wuerhe Wind City
Wuerhe Wind City is a stunning yardang landform sculpted by the forces of wind and rain. It resembles a dreamlike labyrinth world, dazzling to the eye. Here, a variety of landforms are on full display, lifelike and vivid, as if they are natural works of art.
The ground is crisscrossed with ravines carved by fierce winds into bizarre shapes; some resemble palaces, others pavilions, fortresses, and even shapes of humans and beasts, spectacular and mysterious. Wandering through this colorful maze, one experiences the fantasy and mystery of the brilliant yardangs, which is truly breathtaking.
The surface of Wuerhe Wind City is dotted with a series of ravines of varying depths, like sculptures of nature. Each ravine has its own shape, each displaying a unique beauty that captivates onlookers.
In this city of wind, the power of the gales has carved these rock layers over the long passage of time. They are like the brushstrokes of nature, creating magnificent scenes on the ground. Some ravines are wide and deep, like bottomless canyons, inspiring awe at the vastness of nature. Others are narrow and winding, resembling beautiful curved lines, giving a sense of softness and fluidity.
Ignoring the advice of my wife, I went to the Devil City and came back two shades darker
Entering the Devil City, you will be shocked by the peculiar scenery in front of you.
This place is a typical Yardang landform⛰️
The term Yardang comes from the Uighur language meaning 'small hillocks, earth ravines'.
There are many strangely shaped stones here🗿
Some look like castles, some like ships, some like animals
One can't help but marvel at the magic of nature
The giant stone pillars on the Gobi are bizarre
Like an ancient medieval castle, weathered and somewhat eerie
The howling winds between the stone pillars often sound like ghosts wailing and wolves howling
The sound is truly spine-chilling~
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🚋Park Transportation
The total length is 9.8 kilometers, it is recommended to take the small train for a tour☑️
The small train will stop at stations, about every 15 minutes
The 1️⃣ station has thousands of oil presses drilling for oil, you can choose not to get off
The 2️⃣ station allows you to ride camels, but the smell is a bit strong. Besides, there are many popular photo spots here📷
The 3️⃣ station is the filming location of 'Seven Swords Under the Tianshan Mountains', and walking forward from the station is the highest viewing platform in the scenic area
The 4️⃣ station is an excellent spot to watch the sunset, and is also the filming location of 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon'
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Precautions‼️
🔴The ultraviolet rays in Devil City are really strong, be sure to protect yourself from the sun! Otherwise, it's easy to get sunburned, I've already gotten two shades darker and am crying~ But the photos taken are so stunning, it's worth it!
🔴There is basically no shade in the scenic area, be sure to prepare water and spray
🔴Sometimes there are strong winds in the scenic area
🔴The last station, Dinosaur Park, is not recommended for check-in as it's purely an artificial scenic spot
🗿Attraction: World Devil City
📍Address: No. 200, Longji Road, Wuerhe District, Karamay City
🎫Ticket: Scenic Area + Small Train 61💰
⏰Opening Hours: 10:00-19:00
Crown of Yardang, Magical World | Devil's City in Urho, Xinjiang
Crown of China's Yardang landform - Devil's City in Urho, Xinjiang👹
👹Urho Devil's City: Also known as Urho Wind City. Unique wind erosion landform, with strange shapes, local Mongolians call this city 'Surumu Hak'. Uighurs call it 'Shaitankerxi', meaning Devil's City. This is a typical Yardang landform area, a type of wind erosion landform formed in a dry, windy environment. Films such as 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' and 'Seven Swords' were shot here.
🌟Highlights:
1, Karamay World Devil's City is a Yardang landform, under the long-term effect of nature's magic, it has formed a dreamlike labyrinth world. The Devil's City is located in a windy area, with winds throughout the four seasons. Whenever there is a strong wind, the sand obscures the sky, and the wind swirls in the Devil's City, wailing like a ghost, hence the name 'Devil's City'.
2, Urho Devil's City, rated by 'China National Geographic' as the most beautiful of the three Yardangs in China.
📍Detailed address:
Located in the Urho mining area downstream of Jiamu River in the northwest of Junggar Basin, covering an area of about ten square kilometers.
🚉Travel strategy:
Drive or charter a car to get there
🏨Accommodation:
Stay in Karamay or Urho city.
📝tips:
1, 🕙Best travel time: Recommended in summer
2, ⏳Best play time: Go there close to dusk🌇, you can see the dreamlike sunset of the Devil's City🌄
The legendary Devil's City
The legendary Devil's City👋👋
Devil's City is a yardang landscape , mostly located in the Gobi Desert or desert, the world's more famous ones include the World Devil's City Scenic Area in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China , Qitai Devil's City, Kizil Devil's City, Hami Devil's City , Devil's Tower in Wyoming, USA, Mojave Desert, Tebes Wilderness in Chad Basin, Africa, southeast of Lut Desert in Iran and Wadi Rum in southwest Jordan, etc.
Devil's City generally integrates Gobi Yardang, desert canyon, natural asphalt, sunrise rosy clouds, mirage and other natural landscapes, with rock yardang, natural asphalt veins and other tourism resources. The landscape makes various sounds due to the wind rolling up sand and stones, constantly hitting, colliding, and rubbing rocks, hence the name Devil's City. Some Devil's Cities are located in the wind mouth, with the maximum wind force reaching 10-12 levels.
Go to Mars to walk the camel, Xinjiang Devil City in Karamay, Xinjiang, which is not inferior to Ebo Liang
Xinjiang Devil City is located near the Urho District of Karamay. Here is called the 'World Devil City', a yardang landform with an area of 10 square kilometers. It ranks first in the three most beautiful yardangs in China. Detailed address: 200 Longji Road, Urho District, Karamay City. Strategy: Urho Devil City is 100 kilometers away from Karamay, and it takes about an hour and a half to drive
【Xinjiang Devil City】Are you ready to explore the mysterious Yardang landform?
Hey, handsome guys, uncles, aunts, and fairies🧚♀️, today I'm going to introduce you to a mysterious and magical place - Xinjiang Devil City👻!
Introduction to Devil City
First of all, let me popularize it. Xinjiang Devil City is actually a natural wind-erosion landform, located in Wuerhe District, Karamay City, Xinjiang. The landform here is peculiar, as if it is the masterpiece of aliens👽, so it is praised as "the place on earth that looks most like Mars"🌍🚀.
When you enter the Devil City, you will be shocked by the scenery here. The huge wind erosion columns are like huge pillars, piercing the sky🌪️. Under the sunlight☀️, these wind erosion columns emit a golden glow, as if it is a golden castle🏰.
And at night, the moonlight🌙 spills on these wind erosion columns, and the entire Devil City is like being covered by a silver veil, mysterious and dreamy. If you are lucky enough, you can also see meteors crossing the night sky🌈 here, at that moment, you will feel as if you are in another world.
Moreover, Xinjiang Devil City has another feature, that is, it is like spring all year round🌸. Regardless of spring, summer, autumn and winter, the temperature here remains within a suitable range, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful scenery here without worrying about cold or heat.
Xinjiang Devil City is a place full of mystery and magic. Whether you are a photography enthusiast📸, or a traveler who likes adventure🧳, you should come here to see. Believe me, you will definitely be shocked by the beautiful scenery here, and you will be attracted by the mystery here. So, pack up and start your fantasy journey in Xinjiang Devil City!🚀🌟
Tour Route
🌄🏜️【Xinjiang Devil City】Exploration trip, are you ready?🚗💨
🌈🌟Xinjiang, this magical land, not only has beautiful scenery, but also the mysterious Devil City waiting for you to explore!🔮🔍
📍First, we set off from Urumqi, along the G30 Lianhuo Expressway, passing by the Colorful Beach, and admiring the wonders of nature.🌈🏞️
📍Then, we come to Burqin County, which is a must-pass place to enter the Devil City.🚗🌲
📍In Burqin County, we will taste authentic Xinjiang cuisine, such as pilaf, roasted whole lamb, etc., allowing your taste buds to enjoy a feast.🍖🍲
📍The next day, we will take an off-road vehicle, cross the Gobi Desert, and go to the Devil City.🚙🏜️
📍In the Devil City, you will see the wind erosion landform of various shapes, as if you are on an alien planet, feeling the magical charm of nature.👽🚀
📍Finally, we will camp in the Devil City for one night, look up at the starry sky, and feel the quiet beauty of the desert.🌌⛺️
🎉🎉Don't miss it! The exploration trip to Xinjiang Devil City is waiting for you to challenge!💪🔥
World Devil City
World Devil City is a natural scenic spot centered on Yardang landforms, located at No. 200 Longji Road, Wuerhe District, Karamay City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China. It is a national AAAAA level tourist attraction with a total area of 260 square kilometers.
In the World Devil City, you can see the Cretaceous strata composed of gray-green, brown-red mudstone, sandy mudstone, sandstone, and conglomerate, which have formed various shapes and strange shapes under the long-term wind erosion and intermittent water erosion. The scenic area was awarded the title of scenic spot in 2004, rated as a national AAAA scenic spot in 2008, and upgraded to a national AAAAA scenic spot in 2020.
In addition to the Yardang landforms, the scenic area also has Dinosaur Valley, which was built due to the discovery of dinosaur fossils such as Wei's Zhungar winged dragon fossils in the Devil City area, and the oil field experience area built due to the exploration and development of oil fields and natural asphalt mines in the Devil City area. There are also attractions opened due to the filming locations of the movie 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' and the TV series 'Seven Swords Descend from Tianshan'. In addition, there are powered paragliding projects during the day in the scenic area, and at night, the scenic area will hold light shows and other projects. The World Devil City will also hold entertainment activities such as poetry evenings and sports events such as wild challenges.
World Devil City is also the first batch of autonomous region-level civilized tourism demonstration units in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the 'China Sports Tourism Boutique Scenic Area' in 2022, the 'Top Ten Tourist Attractions in Beautiful China', and the 'Chinese Tourist Destination with the Most Investment Potential' and other titles.
World Devil City Tour: Experience the Mysterious Charm in the Desert
"World Devil City" should refer to the Wind City in Urho, Xinjiang, here is the related travel guide:
- Best time: Spring and autumn, the weather is suitable, visibility is high, and the scenery is the most beautiful.
- Transportation: You can choose to fly, take a train or drive.
- Tour suggestions: Due to the complex terrain of the Devil City, it is recommended to choose suitable shoes and clothing, avoid high heels and shorts. At the same time, due to the dry climate, you need to bring good sunscreen and hats.
- Recommended attractions: In addition to the Devil City, there are many other attractions in Xinjiang worth visiting, such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas Lake, etc.
- Dining: There is a restaurant outside the gate of the scenic area, but dining and shopping are very expensive, it is not recommended to eat here, it is recommended to dine in the Urho District or Karamay City.
During the trip, you can enjoy the spectacular and majestic giant stone pillar group, feel the nature's craftsmanship. At the same time, pay attention to personal safety and environmental protection.
Desert frontier, the world's devil city!
The world's devil city scenic area
The devil city is located in the mountainous area, with changeable weather. It is necessary to carry raincoats, jackets and other items to cope with various weather changes.⛈️
The scenic area is vast and it is hard to walk around. You can choose to tour by electric car, sightseeing car, etc., to save energy.🚗
The devil city has many steep slopes and uneven ground. Wear comfortable sports shoes to prevent sprains and other accidents.🥾
Dining in the scenic area is inconvenient. You should prepare dry food, water, and necessary medicines in advance to keep full and energetic during the tour.🍊
Observe the regulations of the scenic area, do not touch the landscape buildings or climb in prohibited places. Be careful for safety.❌
Pay attention to your belongings. There are many tourists in the scenic area. Beware of thieves. Keep your camera, mobile phone and other valuables.📱
Choose different tour routes according to your preferences. The devil city has rich attractions and can be visited many times without repetition.🗺️
Night tour of the devil city has a different flavor. The quiet mountain city is very beautiful and worth a try.🌕
Interact friendly with other tourists, you can make friends from all over the place, and exchange information.😊
After the tour, check to make sure you have not left any personal items to avoid causing trouble to other tourists.🔍
The World Devil City in winter
The World Devil City
Located on the western edge of the Junggar Basin in Xinjiang, in the Urho District of Karamay City, it is a typical Yardang landform.
In the scenic area, there are strange rocks and various shapes, which are very beautiful.
The scenic area is also the location for many film and television works, such as 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon', 'Seven Swords Descend from Tianshan'... etc
The Globe Trotting Foodie The Xinjiang self-driving tour guide is out~
|||I went to Xinjiang in late May this year, played for about ten days, and I have been wanting to organize a blog note when I came back, and I was lazy to organize it until now, and I will share it with you all~
Introduction: I took a plane to Urumqi, rented a car to start self-driving (the car was booked in advance on Qunar.com, and I took it directly at the airport)
The itinerary is as follows:
D1: Because it was already more than 10 o'clock in the evening after arriving in Urumqi, I found a hotel near the airport to rest after picking up the car;
D2: Urumqi—Wucaitan (550KM) I found a hotel in Burqin to stay in the evening
D3: Burqin—Kanas (125KM) I stayed in the scenic area, and I saw no water monsters in Kanas Lake
D4: Kanas—Hemu Village (35KM) The car stopped at the bottom of the scenic area, and I could only take the bus in the scenic area; I stayed in a small wooden house, which feels very good
D5: Hemu Village—Karamay (355KM), played in the morning and rushed to find a hotel halfway in the afternoon;
D6: Karamay—Devil City (5KM)—Ailik Lake (30KM)—Bole Jinxiangrui Home Hotel (500KM), because the hotel is very close to the scenic area, I went to Devil City in the morning, there is a small train that can take you around the scenic area, and there are several attractions on the way. Will stay; drove to Ailik Lake in the afternoon; then drove 500 kilometers to the hotel at night, in order to go to Sailimu Lake the next day;
D7: Bole Jinxiangrui Home Hotel—Sailimu Lake (85KM)—Yili Xinyuan Kaiyuan Food Plaza (250KM) How can life not come to Sailimu Lake, after all, the last tear of the Atlantic is not called for nothing, what the eyes see is simply beautiful, you can drive directly into the lake; rush at night as usual
D8: Yili Xinyuan Kaiyuan Food Plaza—Nalati Scenic Area (110KM)—Longxing International Hotel (170KM) Nalati can also drive in by yourself, but you have to pay for it, it is charged per capita. The scenery is simply beautiful, the photos are basically original, without any PS;
D9: Longxing International Hotel—Bayinbuluke Swan Lake Scenic Area (6KM)—Shanshan Longcheng Hotel (400KM) The famous here is the black-headed sheep, the sheep that can be seen everywhere, and half of it was bought and shipped back;
D10: Shanshan Longcheng Hotel—Kumutage Desert Scenic Area (6KM)—Vienna Hotel Urumqi Airport Store (300KM), this is the legendary city desert, because the desert is on the edge of the city, experienced camel riding and sand sliding, and desert off-road vehicle (sitting in the first row is simply too exciting!)
D11: Return the car at the airport and take the plane back~
Because we went there before the peak season, the scenic spots are basically comfortable to play, and there are not many people; because it gets dark late at night in Xinjiang, so we basically play during the day, rush to the place to play the next day from afternoon to night to rest, so that we can get up the next morning Also have plenty of energy~
Party in the Devil's City and with camels
🌄 In the vast land of Xinjiang, there is a mysterious natural wonder hidden - the World Devil's City of Wuerhe. The scenery here is unique, as if you are on another planet.
🏞️ The Devil's City is known for its spectacular Yardang landforms. The rocks of various shapes have been eroded by the wind for thousands of years, forming a variety of wonderful landscapes. Walking on this mysterious land, it feels like being in a dreamy fairy tale world.
📸 Every corner is full of photo inspiration, and each photo can record your unique connection with this mysterious land.
🌅 The sunset, the golden light shines on the rocks, creating a mysterious and romantic atmosphere. This is an unforgettable travel experience, allowing you to feel the charm and magic of nature.
📍 Detailed address: No. 9 Longji Road, Wuerhe District, Karamay City, Xinjiang
🕒 Opening hours: 8:30-21:00
🎫 Ticket price: 50 yuan/person
🚗 Transportation: It is recommended to charter a car or drive by yourself. It takes about 3 hours to drive from Urumqi city
📌 Tips:
Take good sun protection measures, because the sun here is very strong.
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes for easy walking.
Bring enough water and food in case of need.
Pay attention to protect the environment and do not litter.
💖 The scenery here will make you linger, come and explore this mysterious land!
Devil's City Strategy Questions!
Question: Is it necessary to go to Devil's City?
Answer: Unique landforms, it is also on the way, you can go. If you are going north, you can stay in Devil's City, and friends who are going the opposite way can use it as a transit station.
Question: How to take pictures?
Answer: If you have a beloved off-road vehicle, it is recommended that you drive in by yourself. The pictures are very good, there is a separate entrance, the entrance is not too far from the entrance of the scenic spot, of course, the cost will be a bit more. There are several huge rocks in the filming location of the 7 Swords in the scenic area, and it is also very good to climb up and take pictures.
Question: Can drones fly?
Answer: The scenic area prohibits the flight of drones, because there are small sightseeing planes in the scenic area. Of course I flew in from the entrance of the scenic area... No one cares, don't fly too high, or you can observe the flight path of the small plane first to avoid serious consequences.
Question: Are there any special stops to get off?
Answer: The filming location of Seven Swords Down Tianshan is still a bit interesting, you can go further, in fact, the whole is similar, there is no need to get off at every stop.
Question: Is it hot here?
Answer: Relatively speaking, it is very hot here. It was already hot in June, prepare heatstroke prevention supplies, and also prepare for sun protection. There are cold drinks for sale at the train station inside.
Question: How to solve lunch?
Answer: There is fast food at the entrance of the scenic spot, and there is also a GreenTree Inn, so you don't need to worry about eating.
I almost got discouraged from visiting Northern Xinjiang, but luckily I didn't join a random tour group
Before coming to Northern Xinjiang, I looked up travel guides online, but the various routes were so diverse that I couldn't understand them at all😥 Some popular attractions were praised by some and disliked by others... I almost gave up.
Especially when I saw posts about joining random tour groups, I was really discouraged😓
Luckily, we still decided to go in the end😎
We had a great time in 6⃣ days and 5⃣ nights, and here's the travel guide for everyone~
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📦Travel preparation
ID card, power bank, charging cable, mosquito repellent, sun protection clothing, sun hat, sunglasses, jacket, skincare products, cosmetics, makeup remover, motion sickness medicine (to prevent motion sickness on the bus)
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📆Itinerary
Day 1⃣: Urumqi➡Crossing S21 Gurbantunggut Net Red Desert Highway➡Wucaitan Sunset➡Burqin
Day 2⃣: Burqin➡Primitive village Baihaba "Northwest's first village"➡Kanas Scenic Area Cabin
Day 3⃣: Kanas➡Autumn in Kanas "Drunken Beauty Three Bays"➡Hemu Autumn Primitive Village/Star Sky➡Hemu Scenic Area Cabin
Day 4⃣: Hemu Morning Mist➡Haden Viewing Platform, Wuerhe Devil City "Wind Erosion Yardang Landform"➡Autumn Scenery Drunken Beauty Poplar Forest➡Wuerhe
Day 5⃣: Wuerhe➡Sailimu Lake "Atlantic's last tear"➡Jinghe
Day 6⃣: Jinghe➡Lujiawan 4A Scenic Area (known as "Little Narati" Grassland + Snow Mountain, Afternoon Tea Experience Camp)➡S101 Net Red Highway Stop and Shoot (known as "Little Duku" Baili Danxia)➡Urumqi
⚠Note: If S101 is closed due to snow, it will be changed to return to Urumqi by expressway.
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🔴Precautions
🙋🏻♀Remember to bring a hydrating mask and a thermos cup
🙋🏻♀Remember to bring sunglasses, the light there is very strong, and wearing sunglasses makes you look better😎
🙋🏻♀It is recommended to bring solid color or high saturation color, which makes the photos look better📸
🙋🏻♀Xinjiang is vast, be careful on your first visit, don't waste money💰, join a pure play group and follow the guide
🙋🏻♀Don't eat rice noodles or buy special products in the scenic area, it's too expensive, it's cheaper to buy in the city❗
Go to the most desolate place in Devil's City to find freedom.
Here is a typical yardang landform, with giant stone pillars on the desert.
Strange and bizarre, like a row of yellowed medieval castles, majestic and vast.
The mulberry trees here are somewhat eerie. And between the stone pillars, there is often a strong wind howling, like the wailing of ghosts and wolves, making people shudder. This is the Devil City of Urhe!
Attraction: World Devil City
Address: 200 Longji Road, Wuerhe District, Karamay City
Ticket: Scenic area + small train 61 yuan
Opening hours: 10:00-19:00
Scenic Area Transportation
The total length is 9.8 kilometers. It is recommended to take a small train for sightseeing. The small train is similar to a bus and will stop at stations. It runs every 15 minutes. At the first station, there are thousands of oil rigs digging for oil. At the second station, you can ride a camel.
The third stop is the filming location of "Seven Swords Crossing the Heavenly Mountain". Get off the bus and walk forward to reach the highest observation deck in the scenic area.
The fourth stop is an excellent spot to watch the sunset. It is recommended to get off at the fourth stop and hike to the end point, watching the slowly sinking sunset along the way. You can also see the stunning highway scenery, and the fiery red scene seems to be walking into the Loulan ancient city in "Ghost Blows Out the Light".
Chase a magical sunset.
The sky is filled with red smears in the desolate Devil's City. The scene is too magical. When the sunset comes, the splendid and melancholic beauty makes people feel as if they are searching for freedom in the most desolate place of the Devil's City.
Here is a typical yardang landform, with giant stone pillars on the desert.
Strange and bizarre, like a series of yellowed medieval castles, majestic and vast.
The mulberry trees here are somewhat eerie. And between the stone pillars, there is often a strong wind howling, like the wailing of ghosts and wolves, making people shudder. This is the Devil City of Urhe!
Attraction: World Devil City
Address: 200 Longji Road, Wuerhe District, Karamay City
Ticket: Scenic area + small train 61 yuan
Opening hours: 10:00-19:00
Scenic Area Transportation
The total length is 9.8 kilometers. It is recommended to take a small train for sightseeing. The small train is similar to a bus and will stop at stations. It runs every 15 minutes. At the first station, there are thousands of oil rigs digging for oil. At the second station, you can ride a camel.
The third stop is the filming location of "Seven Swords Crossing the Heavenly Mountain". Get off the bus and walk forward to reach the highest observation deck in the scenic area.
The fourth stop is an excellent spot to watch the sunset. It is recommended to get off at the fourth stop and hike to the end point, watching the slowly sinking sunset along the way. You can also see the stunning highway scenery, and the fiery red scene seems to be walking into the Loulan ancient city in "Ghost Blows Out the Light".
Chase a magical sunset.
The sky is filled with red smears in the desolate Devil City, the scene is too magical. At sunset, the gorgeous and melancholic beauty makes one feel as if they are in another world. Backlit silhouettes are especially beautiful during the sunset!
Watch the stars once on the Gobi Desert.
Camping and picnicking are available in the scenic area, and the starry sky here is very beautiful. However, the howling of the desert wind sounds like a devil, creating a somewhat scary atmosphere. This is probably why camping here is relatively niche.
One of the three major Yadan landforms | Karamay Devil City
On the last day of the self-driving trip, we arrived at the final destination in northern Xinjiang: Wuerhe Yardang and the Devil City in Karamay, Xinjiang!
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Here is where director Ang Lee filmed "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and TV series "The Seven Swords of Mount Heaven", among others. This place used to be a lake, but now the landscape is weathered and feels like a place that you lose a little bit every time you see it, because the strong winds here slowly change the shape of these small mountains!
maximillian.aurelius.ravenwood Karamay is here a lot of movie love, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", "Seven Swords under the Tianshan", etc., has a desolate desert, also has the roar of nature, and has a desirable northwestern style, here is Karamay Here is the Devil City.
Xinjiang Devil City Photography Raiders, portraits won in one fell swoop!
Devil City is also known as Wuerhe Wind City. This is a unique wind-eroded landform with a strange shape. The local Mongolians call this city Suluhaq and the Kazakhs call it Sand According to Tank West, meaning the Devil City, is a typical Yadan landform area.
Urhe Wind City can be seen from a distance. From a distance, it will admire its grandeur, majesty, and sigh of nature's ingenuity. If you go deep into the windy city, you will feel its extraordinary horror. Surrounded by many odd-shaped mounds, the side walls of the mounds are steep, and all the feet are dry and cracked. The loess is not covered with grass. It is dead all around. If you come here alone, you need to tear your face with your hands. Otherwise, I don't believe that everything I see in front of me is true. Even if it doesn't windy nights, it will shudder.
[Best travel photography time]: Summer
[Photography Raiders Sharing]:
1. The best place to shoot the Devil City: In the Devil City, you can choose the relatively high peaks for shooting points, the height and angle are based on your own visual experience. At a higher shooting point, you can grasp the spatial relationship of far, medium and close-up, and the scene will be magnificent.
2. The best time to shoot the Devil City: Every year from June to September, the weather changes relatively, the sky is relatively dusty, and the dramatic weather changes will bring special light and local light. This season is an ideal time to shoot the Devil City. At this time, the sky has a lot of clouds, and it is often the sky and clouds floating on the ground, creating a magical light and shadow effect on the Yadan landform. The photographs produced are quite visually powerful.
3. What lens to bring: Wide-angle lens can play a better role here. The land of the Devil City is huge and varied, and the telephoto lens can only be photographed locally, so a zoom lens with a wide angle is necessary.
[Portrait photography guide]
1. Wearing a solid color dress, it can match the earthy brown of Yadan's landform~
2. With the camel as the background, you can shoot more vivid ~
3. The silhouette is also very important. After the sun sets, you will take a side face!
4. Sitting on the peaks and hills, you can change Pose!
Aradan Gulbenhal Mountain | Lonely Planet Camping Day
camp Aradan Gulben Hal Mountain, a pure land outside the Urho devil city. At 10 o'clock in the evening, the sky turns pink and purple
outside the city lights to isolate the signal, watching the rising of the stars, watching the moon out of the horizon.
Lying in the vastness and absurdity between the heavens and the earth, it feels like two days and two nights spent on the surface of a lonely planet.
Xinjiang Karamay Devil City, also known as Wuerhe Wind City, the typical Yadan landform, the magical nature of nature, the various forms of architectural style natural.
Here you can see the Liuhe Tower in Hangzhou, the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, the pyramids in Egypt, the Angkor Wat in Cambodia, the lion dance, the devil couple, the peacock welcoming, you can imagine, the scenery is unique and there are many movie locations, movies. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, film and television drama, seven swords under the Tianshan is here to capture the scene.
Devil City is a vast area, this year's 2019 Karamay Cross Country Challenge is held here, Xinjiang UV is strongly focused on sun protection.
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