Karamay Ghost City

In the northeast of Karamay City ( Karamay  is a city in Xinjiang Province in China   ) ,about 100 kilometers (62 miles), there is a strange wind city called “Devil City” also called The Ghost Town.

The “The Ghost Town” is located on a hill of 300-400 meters above sea level, covering an area of about 60 square kilometers. In fact, it is not a city or a devil, but a wind-eroded landscape  that has been shaped by wind for millions of years. The entire erea is ochre-colored, and the surface layer is composed of red clay. A thin layer of red clay is removed, and rocks appear.
Havoc or exquisite landscapes? By letting his imagination go, the traveler can see Cambodia’s Angkor Temple, the Egyptian Pyramids, the Beijing Temple of Heaven and many other monuments. Forms reminiscent of pagodas, pavilions but also animals or human beings have been shaped for years by erosion and the passage of the wind.

Ghost Town Scenic Area is 6 km from the suburb of Wuerhe. As a national-level AAAA scenic area, Being one of the few typical wind erosion landscapes in the world, the Ghost City has become a famous tourist area for its unique landform and the howling wind.

Access : Coordinates: / Wuerhe Town, where Karamay Ghost Town Scenic Area is located, is only 1.5 hours drive from Karamay. ( Karamay  is a city in Xinjiang Province in China- Xinjiang  is located in the North West of China ) / there is a shuttle bus to the ghost town scenic area, which costs 1 RMB.

Highlights :

•  The wind rushing through the rocks on this 30 km² perimeter produces impressive sounds that are both formidable and frightening.
•  At the The Ghost City The imagination follows its course to reveal pyramids, temples and pagodas.After erosion by wind and water for eons, the raised stratum of the Ghost City has been carved into great mounds with various shapes and an average height of 10 meters (33 feet).

Entrance Fee: CNY 42, Sightseeing bus ticket fare: CNY 20 / Ideal season for the visit
June. July. August. Sept. Oct.

Activities : Scenic Driving- Auto Touring / sightseeing / photo opportunities / trekking / Tour on the Silk Road Classic Silk Road in China Wild West China.

Go next : Sarym Lake / Yarkent Old Town / Bayanbulak Grassland Korla / the westernmost city of China Tashkorgan (300kms), mostly populated by Tajiks. Visit the ancient fortress,