Yumen Ghost Town
This once-booming oil city is now a relic of the region's industrial past.

πŸ“œ Once a bustling oil city near the Gobi Desert, Yumen is now a rare example of China's true ghost towns.
πŸ” Its history dates back to 1939 with China's first oil well, peaking at 300,000 residents in the 1980s.

Why Go

πŸ‘» Explore an abandoned industrial urban community.
πŸ“š Discover the history of China's early oil industry.
πŸ’° Experience an area known for astoundingly low real estate prices.

Why Avoid

πŸ—ΊοΈ Remote location, 60 miles from the new Yumen city.
🚢 Few visitors, can feel desolate.

Tips

πŸ“± Cellphone coverage is good for navigation.
🚧 Respect posted signs and potential oil workers.

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