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Black Oil Mountain
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Black Oil Mountain

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Black Oil Mountain is located northeast of Karamay, just over two kilometers from the city center. It appears as a low hill with a relative height of only 13 meters, covering an area of approximately 0.2 square kilometers. The entire hill is black with an uneven surface, composed of sandstone soaked in oil or conglomerate cemented by petroleum. Due to the evaporation of volatile components in the oil, large areas of the surface appear dry. "Karamay" means "black oil" in Uyghur, which is how this natural asphalt mound got its name, Black Oil Mountain. This black asphalt hill and the oil buried beneath it have been dormant here for hundreds of millions of years. The hill has multiple oil springs, forming numerous small oil pools with continuously bubbling crude oil that is thick and jet-black in color. At the top of the hill stands a 2.5-meter-tall granite monument erected in 1982, shaped like a cone, with the inscription "Black Oil Mountain" carved on its front. Black Oil Mountain boasts extraordinary scenery, bordered by the Devil City to the east, the Manas River Xiaoguai Oasis to the west, and backed by Genghis Khan Mountain. Nearby, a Black Oil Mountain Park has been established, featuring a small pavilion on an isolated island within the park. Beside the pavilion stand three rare and precious pine tree fossils dating back over 200 million years. To honor the spirit of hard work and entrepreneurship, the Xinjiang Petroleum Administration Bureau and Karamay City erected a nearly 3-meter-high stone monument on October 1, 1982, along with a statue of a senior Uyghur man playing a rawap while riding a donkey.China · Karamay
Guozigou Valley
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Guozigou Valley

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Guozigou Valley is a canyon passage between the branches of the Tianshan Mountains. Its northern end is adjacent to Sayram Lake, and its southern opening descends directly into the Ili River Valley. It has been a natural gateway to and from Ili since ancient times and is also a vital passage on the New Northern Silk Road. It is known as the "Iron Pass" and, due to its outstanding scenery, is called the "Number One Scenic Spot in Ili." The valley stretches for approx. 30 km, with steep peaks on both sides, spruce and birch trees covering the mountains and plains, and streams flowing at the bottom of the valley. In late spring and early summer, wild fruit blossoms and mountain flowers bloom one after another, and in the fall, the entire valley is painted with colorful foliage. Guozigou Valley's name comes from the wild fruit trees covering the mountains; patches of wild apples and apricots still grow on the riverbanks and hillsides today. In the early Yuan Dynasty, Yelü Chucai passed through this area while traveling west with the army. In his "Record of a Journey to the West" (Xiyou Lu), he wrote, "After passing the Round Lake, the southern descent is full of apple trees, with dense shade that blocks the sun." The "Round Lake" he referred to is Sayram Lake, and "linqin" refers to wild apples. Even earlier, Genghis Khan's western expedition army opened the road here. His second son, Chagatai, led men to chisel stone to clear the path and build 48 wooden bridges, making the steep mountain valley passable for carriages and horses. Later, Qiu Chuji passed by and left the poem, "Forty-eight bridges, ten thousand fathoms deep."China · Huocheng

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Anonymous userSeptember 24, 2026
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The site where the first oil field was discovered in Karamay, though abandoned, is significant as a tourist attraction. Visitors can see the crude oil bubbling from the wells, which is quite interesting, and also get a sense of the once bustling oil extraction activity.

Black Oil Mountain

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新疆菲儿October 4, 2026
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Just as I wanted, it has many small pools! The water is very clean, and there are many different water temperatures to choose from! The environment is beautiful, and it's great for taking photos! It's a great place to escape the summer heat!

Luquan Hot Spring Center

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JJ77June 4, 2023
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Entering Guozigou, you feel like you are in a fairy tale wonderland, and you can't help but imagine. Leaving Sayram Lake, you climb up to the top of the pine tree, where you can see thousands of wounds and ravines, and the pine waves are breathtaking. The road twists and turns down, sometimes steep cliffs, sometimes like facing the abyss. The clouds and mountains send waves of pine waves, and the wild fruits bring wisps of fragrance. The gurgling springs come and go, and a wooden house and felt tent are hidden in the green leaves and floating on the green grass. It is a combination of danger and beauty, and reality and fantasy are intertwined.

Guozigou Valley

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jed***odAugust 21, 2025
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新开的景点,第一次见到沙漠,景色不错。景区内的atv和滑沙都挺好玩,从托托镇开车进去还能经过一片生态保护区,有很多胡杨,秋天应该也很漂亮。

Mutetal Desert Scenic Area

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YoYo_9H7U5N1AAugust 1, 2026
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Strange Stone Valley is filled with wind-eroded granite formations, each with its own unique shape, resembling a natural stone sculpture wonderland. Lacking extensive greenery for shade, the strong sunlight makes it a convenient spot for sightseeing; remember to bring sun and wind protection.

The Valleys of Exotic Rocks

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小李带您游新疆October 18, 2025
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After purchasing your ticket at the visitor center, those who enjoy hiking and have the stamina to spare can opt for the shuttle bus ticket. After arriving at the parking lot, walk about a kilometer to the left to reach the third shuttle bus stop, where you can enjoy camel rides. If you're curious, let the camel driver take you through the thousand-year-old poplar trees—a truly unique experience! The poplar trees in northern Xinjiang are in full bloom around National Day. Don't miss out!

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