Karamay Trip

Before found oil, Kalamay was a a barren and deserted region at the northwest edge of Xinjiang Zhungar Basin. Karamy oilfield became the first large oilfield in new China as a result of the commercial oil flow found in well Karamy 1 on Oct.29, 1955.

Established in 1958 as a city, now Kalamay has become a rich and green city after over 50 years'construction. It is a human wonder, unbelievable beyond your imagination! Now Karamay is one under direct jurisdiction of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

The local orginizors are busy and ready to show us their achievements - Jiulong Pond, Karamay Culture Street, Landscape along Kalamay River.

“Karamay" means “black oil" in Uyghur. Karamay was born from black oild and has been developing owing to the black oil. It is the only city named after black oil in the world.

Karamay Culture and Leisure Street

Water wheels

The water passage or now Karamay River originates from the 465km man made water passage starting the Erqisi River in Burjin