The travel guide for Xinjiang’s Ghost City mainly includes ticket information, opening hours, tour route, dress code and photography tips, as well as transportation and accommodation information.?
Ticket information:?
The adult ticket price is 61 yuan per person or 62 yuan per person (with slight differences depending on the source, but not significant), which usually includes the cost of the scenic area shuttle bus.?
Opening hours:?
Opening hours vary by season, typically from 6 am to 9 pm or 10:30 pm in summer, and shorter hours in winter.?
Tour route:?
It is recommended to take the shuttle bus for a tour, which has multiple stops such as the Oil Site, Sphinx, Seven Swordsmen Descending from Mount Tianshan filming location, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon filming location, and Dinosaur Valley.?
You can choose to explore some areas on foot, especially between the second and third stops where there is an observation deck perfect for watching the sunset.?
Dress code and photography tips:?
It is recommended to wear khaki, earth tones, denim, black and white pants for photos, as they match well with the scenery of the Yardang landform.?
Bring your camera to capture the beautiful scenery of the Ghost City at different times of the day, especially during sunset when the interplay of light and shadow fills the entire rock formation with a magical and mysterious atmosphere.?
Transportation and accommodation information:?
You can take a bus from Karamay Passenger Station or Burqin Passenger Station to Urho Passenger Station, and then proceed to the Ghost City scenic area.?
It is recommended to stay at hotels in the downtown area of Karamay or near the scenic area, such as West Wuzhen, but please note the differences in hardware facilities and dining options.?
In addition, Xinjiang’s Ghost City is actually a manifestation of Yardang landform, attracting countless tourists with its unique shapes and mysterious atmosphere. During your visit, please pay attention to safety, abide by the regulations of the scenic area, and protect the natural environment.?