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Hami Devil City (Yiwu Devil City)
4A Tourism Area

Hami Devil City (Yiwu Devil City)

哈密魔鬼城

Xinjiang, Hami·43.2808°N, 85.0817°E
Ticket Price
CNY 80 (peak season), CNY 50 (off-season)
Duration
1-2 hours

About Hami Devil City (Yiwu Devil City)

A vast yardang badland in the Gobi where wind has carved red and ochre rock into towers, walls and eerie statues. The howling wind gave the place its name, and the formations glow at sunrise and sunset.

Highlights

• Wind-eroded yardang badlands with eerie rock shapes. • 'Devil's' whistling winds and sunset color. • Remote desert photo landscape.

Suggested Route

Drive the loop road among the yardangs, then a sunset viewpoint; 2-3 h.

Food & Lodging

Bring water; few facilities. Base in Hami or Yiwu.

Facilities

Parking, basic restrooms, a loop road, limited wheelchair access (rough) and scarce shade.
Travel Tips

Check for special exhibitions or cultural performances. Some areas may require additional tickets.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: June-September

🏮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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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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Opening Hours

09:00-17:00 (closed Mondays, except holidays)

Getting There

Yizhou District, Hami; Hami Railway Station ~70 km; Hami Yizhou Airport ~80 km; long-distance bus/tour.

Reservation

Ticket booking via OTA recommended; no strict reservation required.

Ticket Price

CNY 80 (≈ $11) (peak season), CNY 50 (≈ $7.0) (off-season)

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
哈密魔鬼城

43.2808, 85.0817

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