Former residences of oil workers in the 1960s have been transformed into an exhibition hall, reproducing the harsh living and working conditions at that time. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

An oil pumping unit is on display in the courtyard of the Karamay Museum. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A relief wall tells stories about generations of oil workers and their contributions to the oil industry in Karamay. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]