Jiayuguan The First and Greatest Pass under Heaven

Learn about the story of the fixed city bricks and the defense system here, and marvel at the wisdom of the ancients, which makes us cherish the heritage of history even more, and move forward bravely, pioneering and innovating. 🌟Highlights: 1. Jiayuguan, which was founded in the fifth year of the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty (1372), was built nine years earlier than the Shanhaiguan Pass, and is the largest pass on the existing Great Wall, as well as the largest pass in China. Jiayuguan is the westernmost pass of the Ming Great Wall. 2. Jiayuguan was an important military stronghold on the ancient Silk Road and is one of the three great wonders of the Chinese Great Wall (with Shanhaiguan in the east, Zhenbeitai in the middle, and Jiayuguan in the west). 3. Jiayuguan is a World Cultural Heritage site, a national 5A-level tourist attraction, a key national cultural relics protection unit, and a national patriotism education demonstration base. 💰Average cost per person: Ticket: 108 yuan/ half price during the off-season (the ticket is valid for three days, and you can enter and exit all three attractions) 🚉Travel tips: It is recommended to travel there by self-driving.