Hami Devil City (Wubao Yardang)
哈密魔鬼城
A vast yardang landscape, where mounds look like castles and sphinxes, and the wind howls at dusk. It is known as the “Devil City.”
The Hami Devil City lies in the Gobi Desert southwest of Wubao Town and is one of the most concentrated yardang areas in Hami. Over millions of years, wind erosion has carved lake-deposited layers into uneven earthen platforms. From a distance they resemble ancient city streets, fleets and various animals. The colors shift from yellow to red at sunset, and the wind howls loudly when it blows hard. The scenic area has sightseeing roads and lookout points. It suits a day trip by car, and it is often visited together with Wubao and Dahaidao. It is about 90 km from Hami city. In summer the ground is extremely hot at midday, so visit before late afternoon, and bring water and wind protection.
Opening hours
Open by day (check scenic area notices)
Nearby sights
- Dahaidao Yardang
- Hami Hui King's Palace
- Mausoleum of the Hami Kings
- Hami Museum
- Baishitou Scenic Area
- Yiwu Populus Euphratica Forest