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Karamay World Devil City
4A Tourism Area

Karamay World Devil City

克拉玛依世界魔鬼城

Xinjiang, Karamay4.4·43.5236°N, 87.7347°E
Ticket Price
CNY 60 (peak season), CNY 40 (off-season)
Duration
2-3 hours
Rating
4.4 / 5.0

About Karamay World Devil City

A vast yardang landscape of wind-eroded rock towers, ridges and "mushroom" formations in the Gobi near Karamay, Xinjiang. Named for the eerie sounds of the wind, it looks especially surreal at sunset and has served as a film location.

Highlights

• A vast yardang (wind-eroded) landscape of mushroom-shaped rock formations. • Surreal at sunset; a known film location.

Suggested Route

Take the scenic shuttle loop through the rock forest with photo stops (Empress, Sphinx) and a sunset point; allow 2-3 h.

Food & Lodging

Karamay city offers naan, kebabs and big-plate chicken; city hotels.

Facilities

Shuttle buses, parking, restrooms, a visitor center and audio guide.
Travel Tips

Visit early morning or late afternoon to avoid tour groups. Respect cultural artifacts and no-flash photography.

📅 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

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Opening Hours

08:30-17:30 (peak season), 09:00-16:30 (off-season)

Getting There

No metro; in Urho District (~100 km from Karamay city); nearest airport: Karamay Airport (~100 km); reach via Urho.

Reservation

Book online recommended (CTRIP/official); ticket CNY 46 + shuttle CNY 52.

Ticket Price

CNY 60 (≈ $8.3) (peak season), CNY 40 (≈ $5.6) (off-season)

Address

Kelamayi City Wuerhe District Longji Road No. 200

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
克拉玛依世界魔鬼城

克拉玛依市乌尔禾区龙脊路200号

Kelamayi City Wuerhe District Longji Road No. 200

43.5236, 87.7347

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