Hami

The eastern gateway to Xinjiang and the home of Hami melons, combining the Barkol Grassland, the snowy ridges of the Eastern Tianshan and yardang landscapes.

Hami lies in the far east of Xinjiang and is the gateway into Xinjiang from Gansu. The eastern section of the Tianshan Mountains runs across the area, dividing it into two landscapes, north and south. The Hami Kings' Palace and the Hami Museum present local history, and Hami melons are famous across the country. Barkol Kazakh Autonomous County has vast grasslands, Barkol Lake and ancient city ruins, the Eastern Tianshan offers snowy mountains and forests, and the Dahaidao area has yardang landforms. Summer and autumn are the best times to visit. Take the Lanzhou–Xinjiang railway or high-speed train to Hami Station, or fly via Hami Airport.

Destinations

• Hami City
• Barkol

Itineraries

• Eastern Tianshan Loop: Qitai, Barkol, Hami & Turpan – A loop from Urumqi around the Eastern Tianshan, connecting wheat fields, grasslands, the Hami King's Palace, and the an…