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Xinjiang Ghost City|A Mysterious Relic from Billions of Years Ago, Nature’s Masterpiece

Deep in the Gobi Desert of Xinjiang lies a geological wonder that seems to come from another planet—the World Ghost City. 📍Address: No. 200 Longji Road, Urho District, Karamay City, Xinjiang 🚗Transportation: 1.5 hours by car from Karamay ⏰Opening Hours: Summer: 08:00-20:30 Winter: 10:30-18:30 💵Tickets: About 62 RMB (including shuttle bus) 💫A Miracle Sculpted Over Billions of Years! This was once the home of dinosaurs 🦕, and now it has become a palace of wind art! A Cretaceous lake from 100 million years ago, shaped by two tectonic movements and millions of years of wind erosion, has finally created this stunning yardang landform! 🌪️ 🔥Must-See Highlights: ✔️Wind-eroded rock like the "Tiananmen Gate" ✔️Giant rock resembling the "Sphinx" ✔️A magical stone forest reminiscent of "Guilin’s landscape" 👂Listen! The Devil is Singing~ When an 8-level gale hits 🌪️, the valleys echo with mournful "woo~ woo~" sounds, no wonder it’s called Ghost City 👻 🎬A Must-Film Location! Check out the same spots featured in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and "Seven Swords" 🚂Travel Tips: 1️⃣Take the shuttle train tour (every 15 minutes) 2️⃣Best views 2 hours before sunset 3️⃣Wear bright red for the best photos! ⚠️Notes: ☑️Windproof jacket is a must ☑️Apply sunscreen in three layers ☑️Do not climb the rock formations
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Posted: Oct 21, 2025
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