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Karamay Black Oil Mountain Park
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Karamay Black Oil Mountain Park

克拉玛依黑油山景区

Xinjiang, Karamay·43.6149°N, 87.7060°E
Ticket Price
Peak season CNY 100, off-season CNY 60
Duration
2-3 hours

About Karamay Black Oil Mountain Park

A low black hill where crude oil still seeps from the ground, the source of Karamay's name, which means 'black oil' in Uyghur. A boardwalk winds past bubbling tar pools and the monument of the region's first oil well.

Highlights

• The oil-seep hill where bitumen bubbles from the ground, origin of Karamay's name ('black oil'). • The famous first oil-well monument.

Suggested Route

Walk the boardwalk among the asphalt springs to the No.1 well monument; allow 1 h.

Food & Lodging

Karamay city dining; hotels in the city.

Facilities

Parking, boardwalks, restrooms and signage.
Travel Tips

Best visited in morning for fewer crowds. Bring snacks as food options may be limited inside.

📅 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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Opening Hours

08:30-17:30

Getting There

In Karamay city (no metro); buses 1/103 to Heiyoushan Scenic Stop; nearest airport: Karamay Airport (~15 km).

Reservation

Ticket ~CNY 40; no advance booking required.

Ticket Price

Peak season CNY 100 (≈ $14), off-season CNY 60 (≈ $8.3)

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
克拉玛依黑油山景区

43.6149, 87.7060

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