Yumen City Travel
Yumen City, Jiuquan, Gansu - the cradle of China's petroleum industry, featuring unique landscapes where the Qilian Mountains meet the Gobi Desert. A 2-day 1-night in-depth tour includes the natural scenery of Chijin Gorge, Yumen Oilfield industrial relics, and red education on the Iron Man spirit.
2-Day 1-Night Special Tour of Yumen City
Explore canyon scenery, visit petroleum industrial relics, learn the Iron Man spirit, and taste northwest Chinese delicacies
Arrive in Yumen, check into the hotel and then head to Chijin Gorge to admire the magnificent canyon scenery. In the afternoon, visit the Laojunmiao Oil Mine Relic of Yumen Oilfield to learn about the development history of China's petroleum industry.
- Yumen Hotel
- Chijin Gorge Resort
- Oilfield Guest House
- Yumen Mutton
- Niangpi (Cold Noodle Jelly)
- Fried Pancake
- Pay attention to safety during canyon activities
- No smoking or open flames at oilfield relics
- Bring a coat for large temperature differences between morning and evening
In the morning, visit the Iron Man Wang Jinxi Memorial Hall to learn the Iron Man spirit. In the afternoon, visit Yuze Lake Ecological Park, buy specialties such as Cynomorium songaricum and wolfberry, and end the trip.
- Urban attractions are accessible on foot or by taxi
- Chijin Gorge is about 50 kilometers from the urban area
- Cynomorium songaricum
- Wolfberry
- Dried Yumen Mutton
- Qilian Mountain Wild Mushrooms
- Chijin Gorge: ¥60
- Oilfield Relics: Free
- Iron Man Memorial Hall: Free
Must-Try Foods in Yumen City
Yumen Mutton
A special delicacy of Yumen, using sheep raised on the grasslands of the Qilian Mountains. The meat is tender and not muttony, and can be eaten as hand-grasped mutton, clear stewed mutton or roasted mutton, with a unique flavor.
Niangpi (Cold Noodle Jelly)
A local specialty snack, the niangpi is chewy and smooth, served with mustard, vinegar, chili and other seasonings, sour and spicy, an ideal summer refreshment.
Fried Pancake
A traditional pasta in Yumen, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, can be eaten with meat or soup, a favorite breakfast of local people.
- Summer (June-August): Cool in the canyon
- Autumn (September-October): Pleasant climate
- Avoid the severe cold in winter
- Chijin Gorge Rafting
- Oilfield Relics Visit
- Iron Man Spirit Learning
- Yumen Mutton Tasting
- Tickets: About ¥60
- Accommodation: ¥150-250 per night
- Catering: ¥50-80 per day
- Transportation: About ¥100
- Total: ¥600-900
- What are Yumen's most famous attractions? → Chijin Gorge and Yumen Oilfield
- Opening hours of Iron Man Memorial Hall? → Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-17:00
- What activities are available at Chijin Gorge? → Rafting, rock climbing, etc.
- What are Yumen's special souvenirs? → Cynomorium songaricum, wolfberry, dried mutton