Jiayuguan—The End of the Great Wall, the Throat of the Hexi Corridor

This is the most magnificent pass under heaven and the western end of the Great Wall. This is the Jiayuguan in history books. Jiayuguan is located in the middle of the narrowest valley, 5,000 meters west of Jiayuguan City, Gansu Province. The city walls on both sides of the pass run across the desert and Gobi, connecting the Black Mountain Cliff Great Wall in the north and the First Pier under Heaven in the south. It is the westernmost pass of the Ming Great Wall and was historically known as the "Throat of Hexi." Due to its strategic location and magnificent architecture, it is also known as the "Lock and Key of the Frontier." Standing on the city wall, you can overlook the magnificent Qilian Mountains and the vast Gobi Desert. The strong westerly wind blows past your ears, as if you can hear the fighting and shouting of the frontier soldiers... On a trip to Northwest China, I think Jiayuguan is a must-see. 📍 Detailed Address: Yuquan Town, Jiayuguan City, Gansu Province 🕰️ Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 08:30-17:30 🎫 Ticket Information: Adult: RMB💰90 Child: 7-18 years old, RMB💰45 Senior: 60-69 years old, RMB💰45 ❤ Recommended Reasons: 🌸 Only here can you truly understand the meaning of "The Yellow River flows upward among white clouds, a lone city stands on a mountain of ten thousand feet" or "A lone smoke straight in the desert, the setting sun round over the long river"... You need to be there to truly touch the bits and pieces of history. 📝 Tips: ⚠️ For summer travel, remember to protect yourself from the sun: sunglasses🕶️ + hat🧢 + sunscreen.