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Population: ~490,000 (2020)
Karamay (Kelamayi) means "black oil" in the Uyghur language, named after the Karamay Oilfield discovered in 1955. It is a major oil city in northern Xinjiang.
7.0/10 — Residents enjoy a balanced lifestyle with modern amenities and cultural richness.
Karamay Airport (KRY) has domestic flights. Karamay Railway Station connects to Urumqi and other cities on the Kuytun–Beitun railway. Buses and taxis serve the city.
China University of Petroleum (Beijing) Karamay Campus and Xinjiang Medical University Karamay College are the main institutions.
Karamay lies in the Junggar Basin with an arid continental climate. It has vast oil and natural gas reserves, and is surrounded by desert and the Karamay River.
Visit the Karamay Oilfield Museum, Black Oil Mountain, World Devil City (Urho Ghost Town), and the Karamay River scenic area.
Day 1: Black Oil Mountain and Oilfield Museum.
Day 2: Day trip to World Devil City.
Try Xinjiang lamb kebabs, hand-pulled noodles, pilaf, grilled fish, and Uyghur-style yogurt.
Oil-themed souvenirs, jade, dried fruits, and Uyghur crafts are popular in the city center bazaars.
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