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Karamay World Ghost Town (Wuerhe Ghost City)
5A Tourism Area
Designated 2020

Karamay World Ghost Town (Wuerhe Ghost City)

克拉玛依市世界魔鬼城景区

Xinjiang, Karamay★ 4.4Designated 2020·43.5770°N, 87.7488°E
Ticket Price
CNY 42+ CNY 20 shuttle ticket
Duration
3 to 5 hours
Rating
4.4 / 5.0
Designated
2020

About Karamay World Ghost Town (Wuerhe Ghost City)

The World Ghost Town, also called Wuerhe, is a vast Gobi landscape of wind-carved yardang rock formations near Karamay. Weathered into castles, towers and pillars, the eerie shapes are said to howl when the desert wind blows through.

Highlights

Wind-eroded 'ghost city' yardang landforms resembling castles and beasts; a desert movie set most dramatic at sunset (Wuerhe Ghost City).

Suggested Route

Take the scenic shuttle through the yardang loops with photo stops at the iconic rocks; best at sunset; allow 2-3 hours.

Food & Lodging

Try Karamay lamb and Xinjiang cuisine; stay in Karamay city.

Facilities

Shuttle trains
Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: June to September (warm season) or winter for snow activities

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

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Opening Hours

Peak season (April-October): 8:00-17:30; Off-season: 8:30-17:00.

Getting There

In Wuerhe District, Karamay; ~100 km from Karamay city; direct shuttle bus Karamay–Wuerhe (25 RMB, ~2 h) to scenic area; nearest airport Karamay (~110 km).

Reservation

Timed reservation recommended via official platform 'World Ghost City Scenic Area'; real-name entry; shuttle bus inside mandatory.

Ticket Price

CNY 42 (≈ $5.8)+ CNY 20 (≈ $2.8) shuttle ticket

Address

Kelamayi City Wuerhe District Longji Road No. 200

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
克拉玛依市世界魔鬼城景区

克拉玛依市乌尔禾区龙脊路200号

Kelamayi City Wuerhe District Longji Road No. 200

43.5770, 87.7488

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