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Yumen Oilfield Red Tourism Area
4A Tourism Area

Yumen Oilfield Red Tourism Area

玉门油田红色旅游景区

Gansu, Jiuquan·40.1214°N, 94.6193°E
Ticket Price
CNY 40, students CNY 20
Duration
2-3 hours

About Yumen Oilfield Red Tourism Area

Yumen Oilfield, in Gansu's Hexi Corridor, was China's first modern oilfield, earning it the name 'cradle of Chinese petroleum'. Visitors can see the historic No. 1 well and an oil-industry museum telling the story of this pioneering field.

Highlights

• Site of China's first modern oilfield (1939), known as the 'cradle of Chinese petroleum'. • The No. 1 Laojunmiao oil well and an oil-industry museum. • Classic 'red' industrial-heritage tourism.

Suggested Route

Visit the museum, then the historic Laojunmiao oil well and worker memorial; allow 1-2 h.

Food & Lodging

Stay in Yumen City; try local lamb and noodle dishes.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, exhibition halls and guided tours.
Travel Tips

Visit with a guide for historical context. Allow time for the exhibition halls.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: May-October

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Opening Hours

08:30-17:00

Getting There

No metro nearby; in Yumen City; nearest HSR: Yumen Railway Station (Lanxin HSR), ~15 km; nearest airport: Jiayuguan Jiuquan Airport (JGN), ~90 km.

Reservation

Reservation policy unclear; advise booking ahead via official platform.

Ticket Price

CNY 40 (≈ $5.6), students CNY 20 (≈ $2.8)

Address

Hexizoulangqilianshanbeilu

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
玉门油田红色旅游景区

河西走廊祁连山北麓

Hexizoulangqilianshanbeilu

40.1214, 94.6193

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