Xinjiang Karamay — City of Oil, Capital of Devils, Pearl of the Desert. Explore world-class yardang landforms, experience petroleum industry civilization, and enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Gobi desert.
Explore yardang wonders, trace petroleum legends, experience Gobi scenery
Arrive in Karamay, visit the Heiyoushan natural asphalt hill, explore the Ke-1 Well petroleum site. In the afternoon, visit the Petroleum Culture Museum to learn about the history of petroleum industry development. Stroll through Century Park in the evening and enjoy the oil city night view.
Spend the full day visiting the World Devil City yardang landform scenic area, taking the sightseeing train through the fantasy castle clusters. In the afternoon, head to Erike Lake wetland, and visit the Urho Gold Silk Jade Market in the evening.
In the morning, head to Dushanzi Grand Canyon to experience the thousand-meter-deep valley carved by Tianshan snowmelt. In the afternoon, visit the Duku Highway Museum and check in at the highway starting monument. Return in the evening.
A traditional Uyghur delicacy, crispy pastry wrapped around lamb filling, baked in a tandoor oven — golden and crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside.
A classic Xinjiang dish, chicken stewed with potatoes and chili peppers, served with handmade wide noodles — spicy and rich, embodying the bold northwestern culinary style.
Lamb cooked with carrots and onions in oily rice, garnished with raisins and other dried fruits — fragrant and nutritious.
A specialty from Erike Lake, fresh lake fish skewered on red willow branches and grilled — crispy on the outside and tender inside, with a unique plant fragrance.