Wulabo Ancient City
乌拉泊古城
Rammed-earth remains of an ancient city, one possible site of the Tang-era Luntai City. Its wall outlines are relatively well preserved. It lies on the southern outskirts of Urumqi and is free to visit.
Wulabo Ancient City is on the southern outskirts of Urumqi beside Wulabo Reservoir, about 20 km from the city centre. It was a city site from the Tang to the Yuan dynasty, and is generally believed to be Tang-era Luntai City or a military town nearby. It was an important node on the northern Silk Road through the Tian Shan, and it is a national key cultural heritage site.
The city plan is roughly square. The outlines of the rammed-earth walls, horse-face bastions and barbican enclosures are still clearly visible, though few remains survive on the ground inside. Walking trails and information boards have been built around the site, and admission is free.
The site is small, so it suits visitors interested in Silk Road history who want to stop on the way to Nanshan or Dabancheng.
The site is an earthen ruin, so please do not climb the walls.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Memorial of the Eighth Route Army Office in Xinjiang
- Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar
- Erdaoqiao & Bazaar Food Street
- Shaanxi Great Mosque
- Hongshan Park
- Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum
- Xinjiang Art Museum
- Xinjiang Geological and Mineral Museum