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World Mystery Town

World Mystery Town

7.9
4.3/54,404 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Night view
Open tomorrow at 10:00-20:30 (admission ends at 20:30)
Anonymous user:“I was influenced by the online reviews and didn't include this stop when I planned my itinerary. As a result, I was really bored and had plenty of time that day, so I decided to get off the highway and go in for a stroll. It was really worth the trip. Now I am very glad that I didn't miss this attraction. Everyone has a different perspective and will have different views on attractions. Anyway, I like it and it is worth the trip.”
Dushanzi Grand Canyon

Dushanzi Grand Canyon

7.3
4.3/51,070 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Opening hours: 08:30-22:00
_We***43:“Dushanzi Grand Canyon is worthy of being the most scenic spot on the Duku Highway! The canyon is spectacular, with steep cliffs, a gurgling stream at the bottom, and a wealth of activities to enjoy. It is a perfect combination of nature and modern entertainment.”
Black Oil Mountain

Black Oil Mountain

5.8
4.1/5360 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Open tomorrow at 10:30-19:00
旅游达人F4:“Karamay means "black oil" in Uyghur, so this natural petroleum asphalt hill is named Black Oil Mountain. This black asphalt mountain and the oil buried underground have been sleeping here for hundreds of millions of years. Due to crustal movement, underground oil is affected by stratum pressure and continuously seeps to the surface along rock cracks. The light part of the oil evaporates, and the remaining thick liquid condenses with sand to form this Black Oil Mountain. Black Oil Mountain is a Triassic oil outcrop of Karamay Oilfield. It is a group of asphalt hills formed by the long-term spillage of crude oil. The largest one is 13 meters high and covers an area of ​​0.2 square kilometers. The oil quality of Black Oil Mountain is precious low-condensation oil. According to geologists' predictions, Black Oil Mountain has begun to spill oil as early as 200 million years ago. There is a place in Xinjiang, China where oil is everywhere. Only when you come here will you know what it means to be rich in oil, comparable to the Middle East. In order to carry forward the spirit of hard work and entrepreneurship, the Xinjiang Petroleum Administration Bureau and Karamay City in 1982 On October 1, 1949, a nearly 3-meter-high stone monument and a statue of an old Uighur man riding a donkey and playing the rebab were erected on Heiyu Mountain. Heiyu Mountain Scenic Area has become a memorial site and tourist attraction for people of all ethnic groups to carry out revolutionary traditional education.”
Devil Couple

Devil Couple

4.8
4.1/57 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Open year round, 24/7
山在穷游:“How can you not visit the Devil Couple when you come to Devil City? There are many scenic spots along the way, but most of them are named because they are very similar in shape, such as the Sphinx and the Titanic. However, on a pile of earth, you can see two different figures from different angles. Such a masterpiece is really rare. After coming here, your vision will be broadened a lot. Looking at one earth ball after another and one shape after another, it is inevitable that you will sigh at the magic of nature.”
Baiyang River Canyon

Baiyang River Canyon

4.8
4.3/549 Reviews
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Rafting
Natural scenery
Open tomorrow at 07:30-18:30
139***73:“Here you can see the Yadan landform and Populus euphratica forest, and there are eight sections of road that pass through water. It is quite interesting to drive the car through the water. Compared with the Devil City, there are actually more things to see, Yadan landform + Populus euphratica forest + wetland + meadow, and the sunset is also very vast. The key is that there are very few people!!! The shuttle bus goes around for about an hour. When you want to stop, tell the driver that you can take pictures of the Populus euphratica forest as you like. There are few people and you have the freedom.”
du ku gong lu ling qi dian ( du shan zi )

du ku gong lu ling qi dian ( du shan zi )

4.6
5.0/55 Reviews
Please contact the attraction to confirm specific opening hours
M39***16:“The temperature difference between morning and evening is large in Duku. It is cooler at night, about 20 degrees. You can enjoy the delicious food and beautiful scenery. The wonders of nature are fully displayed here. Come quickly. There will be no good scenery when it is cold.”
yuan shi hu yang lin

yuan shi hu yang lin

4.5
4.6/574 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Open tomorrow at 08:30-20:00
北国之春一:“The Urho primitive poplar forest is located in Karamay, Xinjiang, 6 kilometers away from the urban area of ​​Urho Town. The Urho Poplar Forest is one of the largest natural forest areas in Northwest my country, with a total area of ​​300,000 mu. It is divided into three main viewing areas: primitive poplar, canyon poplar and ten thousand mu poplar. The best viewing time is autumn, especially in mid-to-late September, when the leaves of the poplar forest are golden, which is the best viewing period. The ticket is 30 yuan. The scenic spot is very natural and primitive, and the commercial atmosphere is very light. I didn't see anything for sale, so you have to bring your own food and warm clothes here. It is more suitable for self-driving and group tours.”
du ku tian lu shi jing yan yi ju chang

du ku tian lu shi jing yan yi ju chang

4.3
4.6/511 Reviews
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Live Show
Performances
Opening hours: 10:30-23:30 (admission ends at 21:30)
M55***37:“The film is based on the construction of the Duku Highway and features several small storylines. The leading actors all acted well and it was very engaging. If the other actors had been more involved, it would have been even better. It is worth watching.”
Karamay Oil Field

Karamay Oil Field

4.3
4.8/5225 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Mountain climbing
Open tomorrow at 10:00-19:30
布晓呆:“Karamay Oilfield is the first large oilfield discovered in my country after the liberation in 1955. "Karamay" is the transliteration of "black oil" in Uyghur, named after the place where Karamay Oilfield was discovered. It is now a sky-high building in the eastern corner of Karamay city.”
Mud Volcano

Mud Volcano

4.3
4.3/568 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Mountain climbing
Open year round, 24/7
tosia:“It is best to go to see it in the evening, because it is on the barren mountain top, open and exposed to the sun. After climbing the long wooden plank road, you have to walk about 500 meters up the hillside along the dirt road. There are two fenced areas, one of which is no longer active. You can also watch the sunset in the evening. Whether it is fun or worthwhile depends on the individual. If you happen to pass by and have free time, it is also good to watch. When the sun sets, we go down the mountain, and the night lights on the wooden plank road are on, which is also very beautiful.”

Where to Stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Karamay, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Tianshan Xing Hotel

Tianshan Xing Hotel

4.5/51,404 Reviews
泰国darunee柯清悦:“Clean room, average service, the breakfast ok”
MGL HOTEL

MGL HOTEL

4.9/5628 Reviews
Wendy S T:“This is a boutique hotel that checks all the boxes. Highly recommend it for families and small groups.”
Duku Tianlai International Hotel (Duku Highway Zero Starting Point)

Duku Tianlai International Hotel (Duku Highway Zero Starting Point)

4.5/5233 Reviews
Guest User:“This is a very new hotel located very conveniently for those who are touring in Xinjiang in their own cars. The amenities are acceptable and reception is friendly and efficient.”
Atour Hotel Karamay

Atour Hotel Karamay

4.8/51,326 Reviews
Guest User:“Always a fan of Atour. Glad that there’s one in Karamay.”
West Wuzhen Xiwa Poolside Manju Hotel (World Devil City)

West Wuzhen Xiwa Poolside Manju Hotel (World Devil City)

4.5/5490 Reviews
Guest User:“Very friendly service, find special arrangement for me to use to the pool!”
GreenTree Eastern Hotel (Karamay Dushanzi District Chengtou Dasha)

GreenTree Eastern Hotel (Karamay Dushanzi District Chengtou Dasha)

4.4/51,137 Reviews
Xingzhewujiang sizhewuyu:“穿越獨庫公路北線來到了獨山子,入住城市廣場旁城投大廈的格林東方酒店。酒店前台服務熱情,辦理入住速度快,積極幫忙解決了其他問題,還送了咖啡兑換券和薰衣草香囊,現磨咖啡可以在大廳兑換,送的薰衣草香囊十分好聞並有安神效果,房間設施齊全舒適,無論衞生間或者浴室都很乾凈整潔,對於差旅人來説很滿意 👍”
Dushanzi Duku Highway Zero Starting Point Atour Hotel

Dushanzi Duku Highway Zero Starting Point Atour Hotel

4.7/594 Reviews
Guest User:“中轉站獨山子新開的酒店,員工挺熱情的,也很有效率,問有沒有空氣凈化機,很快就扛着兩台給送上來了,床品也算合格。”
Rezen Hotel

Rezen Hotel

4.6/5633 Reviews
Guest User:“酒店地理位置很好,交通方便,美食街 休閑購物就在附近 ,幾分鐘就到了。樓下有超大停車場,房間寬敞明亮,乾淨整潔。大大的落地了窗,陽光照進來特舒服。房間設備齊全,重點是窗簾是智能的,開關就在床頭,房間有輕音樂播放,還可以連接手機藍牙。累了一天,聽着舒緩的輕音樂入睡太解壓了。免費的茶葉咖啡味道很不錯。衞生間有免費使用的馬桶墊,對於有潔癖的我來説很貼心。樓道大大的落地玻璃很明亮。酒店工作人員很熱情友善,感覺很舒服。耐心介紹當地美食和休閑娛樂的地方。”
Karamay Western Wuzhen ARULA Hotel

Karamay Western Wuzhen ARULA Hotel

4.5/5101 Reviews
Guest User:“環境好看,出片嘎嘎的,飯也好吃。服務人員服務態度也很好。周圍很安靜,隔音效果好。下次來烏爾禾還訂她家。”
Dushanzi Xigema International Hotel

Dushanzi Xigema International Hotel

4.7/51,571 Reviews
Guest User:“Location of the facility is reasonable and the reception was warm. Amenities are complete but the sound proofing is poor.”
Dushanzi Hongjin Hotel

Dushanzi Hongjin Hotel

4.5/5491 Reviews
JBIIIZ:“All good except there is no floor towel and only shampoo provided- no soap”
Grand Rezen Hotel Karamay Urho Heyi

Grand Rezen Hotel Karamay Urho Heyi

4.3/5742 Reviews
Connie-wonder:“rooms are spacious, but we were assigned to a block which the ground floor was under renovation and was rather dusty.”

What to Eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Karamay dishes and foodie spots.
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棉花绽放·新疆菜

棉花绽放·新疆菜

5.0/572 Reviews
Open 11:00-23:00
🍃快乐一罗筐🍃:“The food radar is going crazy today! I have recently discovered several super delicious foods, and I must recommend them to you! 🥜 Spiced chickpeas The taste is solid and dense. With a light bite, the bean fragrance wrapped in the mellow taste of five spices spreads in the mouth instantly. The more you chew, the more fragrant it is. Before you know it, a bag is empty. Eat while watching TV series, you can't stop at all. It's a perfect "drama partner"! 🕊️Hotan roasted pigeon The skin is roasted golden and crispy, with an attractive oily sheen. After tearing it open, the tender and juicy pigeon meat is exposed, and the aroma is fragrant. Take a bite, first the skin is crispy, followed by the tenderness of the pigeon meat, and the unique spice seasoning is the finishing touch, full of layers. 🥘Northwest stew A full bowl, super rich content, cabbage, vermicelli, tofu, meatballs, meat slices and other ingredients gathered together, blending with each other in the rich soup. A hot bowl of this will warm your stomach and body, and every bite will taste like home, so satisfying! Have these delicacies successfully whetted your appetite? Go and try them, and remember to come back and share your experience with me! #美食分享 #美食推荐 #宝藏美食”
A WU DAN YANG BO ROU CUO CUO MIAN YANG GUAI ZHUA FAN

A WU DAN YANG BO ROU CUO CUO MIAN YANG GUAI ZHUA FAN

4.7/511 Reviews
M26***hs:“It's really worth a visit here to eat the special pilaf and handmade noodles. The atmosphere is also great. The beauties in Xinjiang can sing and dance, and I couldn't help but clap my hands to find the rhythm! It feels like home. There were a lot of people there at noon, but I think it's worth queuing.”
禾田烤包子(独山子店)

禾田烤包子(独山子店)

3.0/53 Reviews
Open 12:30-22:30
新疆美食发现:“The dishes are very unique and taste great. The roasted whole lamb is made from unmarried lambs and the meat is very tender. The beef stewed with sea buckthorn and potatoes is very fragrant. The roasted fish has few bones and tastes very good. The spicy chicken actually has pears and is very tasty and not very spicy. The environment is clean and the decoration is very stylish.”
艾力美食城

艾力美食城

3 Reviews
Open 11:30-22:30
CandyTang:“[A beautiful restaurant hidden in a small house] 🏠This is a very interesting restaurant. There is a building at the entrance. After entering the door, I found that it has become a food city with hot pot, fast food and stir-fried dishes. I recommend eating stir-fried dishes. The environment is good and the dishes are not bad. 👑The scene suddenly becomes magnificent when the door is opened, which is completely inconsistent with the small house at the door. The curtains are as luxurious as stage curtains, wooden sofas and chairs wrapped in cloth, and the retro design is decorated like a European palace. There are also some branches around, and parrots are jumping around on them. 🥰This restaurant is not only beautiful, but also of good quality. We swept away all the dishes. Especially recommend baked buns and pilaf, these two special Xinjiang dishes are authentic and delicious. Ali Catering Meidu 📍Address: No. 18 Daqing West, Dushanzi District, Karamay 🎫Price: 80 yuan”
临崖咖啡厅

临崖咖啡厅

2.3/514 Reviews
Open tomorrow at 10:30
三分熟的小呲花:“On the cliff, the aroma of coffee wafts in the air. The top of Dushanzi is picturesque. Here, every cup of coffee contains the essence of nature, and every sip seems to taste the freshness and freedom of the mountains. Sit on the cliff and enjoy the view, let your mind blend with nature, and feel unprecedented tranquility and relaxation.”
KFC (shihua)

KFC (shihua)

5.0/5208 Reviews
Open 10:00-00:00
M36***59:“KFC has always been my favorite fried chicken store. The service level of each store is very consistent, and the service attitude is also very good. The key point is that the environment looks very clean, and the food tastes very fresh, crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside. Children can also play in the game area next to it. It is really a great choice.”
KFC (zhunga'er)

KFC (zhunga'er)

4.3/5270 Reviews
Open 08:00-00:00
M23***93:“The taste is very good, people in Karamay like to go there.”
北庭院子

北庭院子

1 Reviews
Open 11:00-00:00
克拉玛依·为梦想加油:“"The Camel Bells on the Ancient Silk Road, the Hu Horses Still Hear the Tang and Han Styles" · The first thing that is worth praising about Beiyuan Courtyard is the decoration of the store. The designer uses a unique design language, 🏠 Combining the humanities of Xinjiang and the history of the Silk Road, In different scenes, it creates a combination of the customs of Chang'an in the Tang Dynasty and the luxurious European style. The hotel is very stylish as it changes scenery. · 👨‍🍳The hotel is very large and the basic facilities are very complete. There are restaurants, private rooms and large banquet halls that can meet different needs. And the dishes are rich in variety, and the signature dishes roasted lamb legs, red willow barbecue and spicy chicken are all unique! The taste is excellent and the service is very good. Beiyuan Courtyard is worth a visit! · 📍Address: North of Tiema Square, Karamay District.”
Quanjude (zhunga'erlu)

Quanjude (zhunga'erlu)

5.0/52 Reviews
Open pen all day
新疆美食发现:“The private room is classy, ​​simple yet luxurious, a good place to invite friends for dinner. The roast duck is brought to the private room or table after it has just been roasted, and the chef slices the duck on the spot, and you can smell the fragrance while slicing the duck. Taste: crispy skin, tender meat, delicate meat, very delicious, really very authentic and delicious. There are two plates of sliced ​​duck meat, a small dish of crispy duck breast, a cage of special pancakes, noodle sauce, shredded green onions, etc. The dishes are also very rich, including roast duck, duck liver, duck gizzards, beef, mutton and seafood. There are many choices of dishes, such as fragrant rice baked beef bones, seafood duck blood, snow mountain rose, abalone sauce vegetable tofu, turbot... The duck rack can be made into soup or stir-fried. We chose to make soup, which tastes delicious. It just feels that the business is good and there are not enough waiters, and the dishes are a little slow, maybe because it's the weekend!”
西域娜依新疆美食

西域娜依新疆美食

5.0/53 Reviews
Open 10:30-23:30
刀锋pb:“Located at the starting point of Dushanzi on Duku Highway, the restaurant has an excellent geographical location, which makes it feel like the starting point of life. The dishes are all traditional Xinjiang dishes, full of Xinjiang characteristics, especially suitable for entertaining guests from far away from the mainland, enjoying the characteristics of Xinjiang cuisine, and feeling the heroic qualities of Xinjiang people's enthusiasm, unrestrainedness and hospitality. The lobby on the first floor can hold ethnic minority wedding banquets, and the private rooms on the second floor are named after Xinjiang's characteristic places. Walking along the way, it's like feeling the scenery of northern Xinjiang and the customs of southern Xinjiang. At this time, the Uyghur-style songs and dances on the first floor rise up, and suddenly, I feel like I'm going straight up to the sky and coming to a fairyland on earth!”
疆宁扁豆面旗子(南湖中学店)

疆宁扁豆面旗子(南湖中学店)

17 Reviews
Open 12:30-02:30
M79***51:“ [CoolGuy]Every time I come to this store, it is always packed with people. Today is no exception. We have to queue up again! Their lentil noodle flag is really a must. The noodles are broken into pieces and the potato cubes are noodles. The lentils are cooked just right. They are soft and have a unique aroma. You will never forget the taste after eating it once [Tiptop]. Moreover, the barbecue here is also amazing! The skewers are sizzling on the charcoal fire, and the seasonings are evenly sprinkled, and the aroma is fragrant. The secret barbecue is fat and lean, and it is tender and juicy when you bite it; the grilled chicken wings are charred on the outside, but the meat inside is incredibly tender. [Surprising]Eating lentil noodle flags while eating barbecue is really indescribable. No wonder the store is always popular! [StarEyes] #江西宁lentilnoodleflag南湖高中店 #卡玛伊美食 #江西宁秘制烤肉 #黄面烤肉 #人氣烤肉”
天山集市餐厅(康城店)

天山集市餐厅(康城店)

2 Reviews
Open 12:00-23:00
彼岸之澄:“During the trip to Xinjiang, we stopped at small villages along the way. Finally, we entered the city and had to have a good meal. We sat at a big table and ordered all the signature dishes and local specialties. The average cost per person was less than 100 yuan, which was really a good deal. 🕊️ Chickpea pigeon soup The pigeon soup was delicious and nutritious. The chickpeas in it were also picked out and eaten. Special pigeon noodles A large plate of noodles. It was the first time I had pigeon noodles. The noodles were chewy and full of soup, very tasty. 🐑 Stir-fried mutton offal and refreshing shredded lamb tripe are two different ways of cooking mutton offal, both of which are delicious. The cold one is crispy and the stir-fried one is fresh and fragrant. 🍜 Yellow noodle barbecue A Xinjiang specialty, the portion is super large. After eating the barbecue, I couldn’t eat the yellow noodles. 🍳 Scrambled eggs with shallot and refreshing chama mushroom are two vegetarian dishes that can only be found in Xinjiang. You must try chamagu and shallot. Tacheng dried fruit herbal tea is sour and sweet and very refreshing, suitable for everyone to share. #Local only food #Summer food exploration”

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