The question of whether Devil City is fun or not is not so easy to answer. After all, some people think it’s great, while others think it’s just okay. Devil City is mainly a natural attraction, but it feels a bit strange. It looks quite spectacular.
From Wucai Tan, we will bid farewell to the Altay region and head from the Altay Mountains to the Junggar Basin. Previously, we crossed the eastern Junggar through Karamayri from the east, and now we will cross the western Junggar Basin. In the middle of the Junggar Basin, we will reach the Urho Devil City in Karamay City.
The Karamay Oilfield is a famous large oilfield in our country, and it is said to be a hundred miles long. The per capita GDP of Karamay City is also said to be the highest in the country, the “Middle East” of China, all thanks to oil. Legend has it that in the past, there was so much oil here that it was gushing out, and after the oil evaporated, the remaining asphalt stretched for a hundred miles, now becoming a beautiful sight. Before this place was developed, local residents used containers to collect oil and then exchanged it for things. When Genghis Khan went on his Western expedition, he also took oil here to attack the Khwarazmian Dynasty. This shows that the oil resources here are quite considerable. Even before entering the Urho Devil City, you can see pumping units everywhere along the road.
Entering the Urho Devil City scenic area, we lined up to take the small train. At this time, the sky turned cloudy and it even rained, and the scorching weather suddenly became cool. So we decided to take the small train for only one stop, then walk for two stops, and take the small train back for the last stop. Originally, we were going to just see the attractions, but now the heavens helped us to hike, which is a rare opportunity, and we seized the opportunity to have a dashing time. We can experience the charm of Devil City up close and in all directions.
Devil City was a lake 120 million years ago and was a dinosaur paradise. But as time went on, tectonic movements raised it to become
land. After being bathed in sunshine, rain, frost and snow, the soil was cleared, forming the present-day vast “architectural complex” that looks like ancient castles, with criss-crossing lines and distinct battlements. Legend has it that once the wind picks up, this place is filled with flying sand and stones, yellow sand blowing in your face, blocking out the sun, and the wind whistling over the “castle” makes a terrifying howl, making people feel terrified, hence the name “Devil City”. Urho Devil City is also a typical representative of the Yardang landform in China, ranking first. It is now being developed into a world-class Devil City, allowing people from all over the world to experience this masterpiece of nature’s handiwork.
When we were riding the small train, the explanation inside was very detailed, guiding us to see the various animals carved by the wind, such as “eagles” and “sea lions”. As we entered the first stop, our team of 56 people got off the train and started hiking. Our tour guide also accompanied us as we hiked, introducing the attractions along the way, such as “Titanic”, “Potala Palace”, and “Roman Colosseum”. Although the sun was smiling again and the temperature was getting higher, everyone’s enthusiasm was not affected at all, and they admired the wonders of this wind-eroded landform as they walked. Seeing such a large force of us hiking through Devil City, many people on the small train gave us a thumbs up, envying our team’s cohesion and strong physical fitness. From the filming locations of “Seven Swords”, “Su Wu Herding Sheep”, and “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”, we walked all the way to the last transfer point, and then we reluctantly boarded the small train and left Devil City. Along the way, we saw more unique attractions, such as the “Broken Bridge” and “Father of the Earth”.
It is said that Devil City is very frightening at night. Even local people who are used to its eerie sounds will feel afraid, because it is the world of devils. We were walking through Devil City during the day, there was no wind, the rain had stopped, and the sun was shining on the earth, making Devil City extremely gentle, like a sleeping child, everything was so peaceful, a scene of tranquility and peace.
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