Northwest China Leisure Tour 10.

September 10, 2024 D20: Burqin - Urho Ghost City - Karamay Urho Ghost City is named after the strange howling sounds made by the wind as it blows sand and stones against the rocks. The land was once a lake, but after crustal movement, it became a desert with sandstone and mudstone. The wind has eroded the rocks into various shapes, creating a unique yardang landscape. The area is home to many scenic spots, such as the Peacock Welcoming Guests, the Awakening Lion, the Eagle Spreading Its Wings, the Sea Lion Gazing at the Moon, the Heavenly Horse Neighing, the Granary of the World, the Clock of the Century, the General Returning East, and the Guilin Scenery. The Zhongjian No. 3 Oilfield Experience Area has stopped operations to protect the scenic area, but some facilities remain as a living textbook of oil extraction culture. Movies such as "Seven Swords" and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" have used the unique landscape of Ghost City to enhance their films, bringing attention to the area. Dinosaur fossils have been unearthed in Ghost City, and the "Dinosaur Valley" has dinosaur models, but we will skip this area. The area around Ghost City is the Fengcheng Oilfield, where the "nodding donkeys" work tirelessly, adding vitality to the area. Karamay Cotton Bloom Xinjiang Cuisine will leave your taste buds wanting more. The lamb skewers are a perfect balance of fat and lean, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The stir-fried beef and boletus is rich in flavor and aroma. The Kashgar Ganggang meat is moderately salty and not gamey. The spicy shepherd's purse is fresh, fragrant, and delicious.