Hami Travel Guide

Overview

Hami, also called Kumul, is located in the eastern end of Xinjiang, neighboring Gansu to the east, and the Inner Mongolia to the south. It shares a 587 kilometers boundary with Mongolia. 

Hami is famous for the sweet, crisp and nutritious Hami melons. The big temperature difference between day and night, rich sunlight and the sandy soil provide excellent growth conditions for Hami melon.

The majestic Tianshan Mountains traverse the whole Hami, forming two different temperature zones in the south and north of the mountain. In the north of the mountain is the high mountains, amazing glaciers and vast forest sea while in the south is the famous Barkol Prairie and Mingsha Mountain (Echo Sand Mountain). The Yardang landform of Devil City in southern Hami is also striking. About historic attractions, Barkol Ancient City and Hami Hui King Palace can be given priority to visit.