Dabancheng Ancient Town
达坂城古镇
A small town made famous by Wang Luobin's 'The Girl from Dabancheng'. Wind turbines line the road on the way, and it is a convenient stop between Urumqi and Turpan.
Dabancheng is about 80 km southeast of Urumqi. It sits at the key pass for traffic between the northern and southern parts of the Tian Shan, and in ancient times it was a post station on the northern Silk Road. The folk song 'The Girl from Dabancheng', adapted by Wang Luobin, made the town known across the country. The town has an ancient-town scenic area built around the song, showing old streets, folk customs and displays related to Wang Luobin.
On the road from Urumqi to Dabancheng you pass Chaiwopu Lake and the Dabancheng wind zone. Rows of wind turbines line both sides of the highway, a spectacular sight. Admission and opening arrangements follow the information on site, and a visit usually takes about 1 hour. It makes a convenient stop on the road from Urumqi to Turpan.
The coordinates mark the town seat of Dabancheng.
Opening hours
Open daytime (per scenic area announcements)
Nearby sights
- Tianshan Heavenly Lake (Tianchi)
- Xinjiang Tianshan Wildlife Park
- Wulabo Ancient City
- Shuimogou Scenic Area
- Memorial of the Eighth Route Army Office in Xinjiang
- Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar
- Erdaoqiao & Bazaar Food Street
- Shaanxi Great Mosque