5 Must-Visit Stunning Spots in Karamay
by PassagePerfection
Jul 25, 2025
✨【Must-Visit Attractions】
1️⃣ World Devil City
📍Address: No. 200 Longji Road, Urho District, Karamay City
- Nature’s masterpiece! 🏜️
- A textbook example of Yadan landforms!
- Best for photos at sunset 📸 Recommended entry after 4:00 PM
- Tips: Take the small train tour, about 2 hours in total
2️⃣ Dushanzi Grand Canyon
📍Address: North of National Highway 217, Dushanzi District, Karamay City
- Featured on National Geographic covers! 🏆
- Thrill activities: High-altitude glass bridge / Canyon zipline / Cliff swing
- Opening hours: 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Ticket: 120 RMB (additional fees for activities)
3️⃣ Hei You Mountain (Black Oil Mountain)
📍Address: 2 km northeast of Karamay urban area
- A magical sight where oil "seeps" from the ground! ⛽
- Special ticket price: Gaode 20 RMB (original 40 RMB)
- Visit time: 1-1.5 hours
- Suggestion: Bring wet wipes to clean shoe soles~
4️⃣ Karamay No.1 Well
📍Address: 9 km southeast of Karamay urban area
- A living fossil of the petroleum industry! ⚙️
- Free to visit red education base
- Tips: There is a petroleum memorial park nearby worth visiting together
5️⃣ Baiyang River Grand Canyon
📍Address: Baijiantan District, Karamay City
- Beautiful all year round! Green in spring and summer 🍃, golden in autumn 🍂
- Stunning self-driving route: Viewing platforms along the valley
🚗【Transportation Guide】
✈️ Flight: Urumqi to Karamay 3-4 flights daily (1 hour)
🚆 Train: Urumqi Station to Karamay about 5 hours
🚘 Self-drive: The Lianhuo Expressway offers breathtaking scenery (recommended to travel in groups)
🧳【Preparation Before Travel】
⭐ Sunscreen essentials: SPF50+ sunscreen + sunglasses + sun hat
⭐ Hydration must-haves: Lip balm + moisturizing spray
⭐ Layered clothing for temperature changes: Light jacket + short sleeves
⭐ Cash backup (some attractions have poor signal)
🍢【Food Recommendations】
Top 4 must-try:
1. Roasted buns (crispy outside, tender inside!)
2. Nang pit meat (perfect with spicy red sauce)
3. Hand-pulled rice (carrots are super sweet)
4. Cold noodles (sour and spicy, very appetizing)
📍Food landmark: Junggar Market
🛏️【Accommodation Recommendations】
💎 Luxury choice: Dushanzi Mayitake Hotel (pool + buffet)
🏨 Best value: Atour Hotel (No.1 Well branch, great location)
🏡 Unique homestay: Petroleum-themed loft (super cool for photos)
Post by PassagePerfection | Jul 25, 2025












