[2025 Karamay Attraction] Travel Guide for Mud Volcano (Updated Mar)

The mud volcano in Dushanzi, Xinjiang, is very distinctive. It overflows with gray-green viscous mud, and cold bubbles keep bubbling in the mud, emitting a smell of oil and gas. However, to see this landscape, you must first climb six or seven hundred steps, then walk 1 kilometer, and climb a big slope, which is a real test of your physical strength and endurance‼️ Mud volcano, also known as pseudo volcano, is mainly composed of Neogene strata (mudstone, siltstone, sandstone), and can spew a large amount of mineralized water and natural gas. These bubbles represent the breath of the earth, making you awe at the small mud pit. In a desolate and arid place, seeing such a scene can be considered a wonderful feeling. 🌈Highlights: ✅Because the mud contains natural gas, it can be ignited with fire, which is really amazing‼️ ✅There are multiple vents on the top of the mud volcano, and the mud flow that gushes out forms a conical mound on the ground. The flowing mud has a unique beauty effect. ✅On the mud volcano, you can also enjoy the colorful slope, colorful bow-shaped large back slope and other unique geological and geomorphological landscapes, as well as the first oil well, the first set of distillation pots and other historical sites and tourist attractions. 🎫Ticket: Free 🚗Transportation: 1️⃣Bus: Take Dushanzi Bus No. 1 and get off at Jixiechang Station; take Dushanzi Bus No. 5 and get off at Sijindun Security Company Station. 2️⃣Drive there by car with navigation🧭, there is a large free parking lot.

Dushanzi Mud Volcano is located in Dushanzi District, Karamay City, Xinjiang, China. It is one of the rare natural landscapes in the world. This mud volcano is located about 1 kilometer southwest of the district, at an altitude of about 958 meters, mainly composed of Neogene strata (mudstone, siltstone, sandstone). Its formation is due to the continuous eruption of underground natural gas under pressure, which accumulates into mud hills. The mud ejected by the Dushanzi Mud Volcano is gray-green, slightly oily, and when it erupts, the mud, sand, and gravel it carries fall to the ground, slowly accumulating into a hill! The scenery around the mud volcano is charming, especially in the evening when the sky is full of colorful clouds. Climbing along the wooden plank road is not recommended for those with poor physical strength! Overlooking the whole view of Dushanzi from the top of the mountain is simply amazing 😎😎. The sun is too strong during the day, so we chose to climb in the evening and then stayed in the car at the foot of the mountain 😎. It is very lively here at night, with citizens coming up to escape the heat, small vendors selling drinks and snacks, and folk artists playing music. There are restrooms, and self-driving enthusiasts can camp here, which is very convenient! A free, beautiful, and convenient attraction is too good to miss! Seniors, don't hesitate, come and check it out! 📝Note tips: The elderly, weak, sick, and disabled should not come, as those with poor physical strength cannot climb up!

Touch the earth's veins at zero distance, where you can see the earth breathing. Today our destination is a mud volcano in the Dushanzi area of Karamay. Here I share it in two parts. In the first part, I will talk to you about the mud volcano scenic spot. The so-called scenic spot is actually a trail leading to the top of the mountain. The scenic spots above are two volcanic ejectors, but they are still stationary. Looking inside from the hole, you can still see a lot of mud hoarding at the exit. In this area, I personally suggest that you can have three fun points. The first is to climb the mountain from the trail, the entire Dushanzi urban area is in the eye, you can look high. The second is to take some photos on this relatively yellowish landscape. I personally feel that the terrain here is unique, and there are still mountains in the distance, suitable for portraits. The third is that it used to be the first oil well in Xinjiang, and the first distillation still is here. You can walk around and see the attractions of the year. Take a picture of this one, I will say a few more words to everyone. I suggest that models can be matched with brightly colored clothing, such as the big red color shown. There is also a beach of water on the top of the mountain, which can also be fully utilized to view the scene. According to other netizens, this lake is called Love Lake. Because its shape is a huge heart shape. However, we can't take off the drone here (because it is in the no-fly zone), so we can't share the top view with everyone. But there is such a romantic name, here you can also try to shoot some more romantic portraits. And the reflection in the water can be fully utilized, not too turbid, should not have some fun! The other part is a wild spot, but it is very educational. This is a volcanic eruption that is still active. Like a tepid stove in the ground, it slowly warms up the mud and makes the mud bubbling from time to time. According to the locals, "In fact, this phenomenon is going to be bigger. The volcanic eruption is also this model, but the underground energy is big enough. But the small mud pits at the moment seem to be not amazing, but they still Passing the signal of the earth's veins, you see this bubble, and it is like a human being's breath. We always say that the earth has life, but where is life. Instead of taking a lot of abstract things for you to see. It is better to look at this mud pit. It is the best microcosm of the earth's breathing."