[2024 Dunhuang Attraction] Travel Guide for Site of Yumen Pass (Updated Oct)

The Historical site of Yumen Pass 🇨🇳

#2023travelwish Welcome to the famous Yumen Pass Historical Site! “Built in Western Han Dynasty, Yumen pass is the one of the two passes to the western regions in ancient China and the only gateway for the North Silk Road Route.” 📍Location: 90 kilometers away from Dunhuang. How to get there: This site was part of a Silk Road organized trip, so I had a private driver. Have a good trip! For 2023, one of my dream destinations is Greece. #summervacation #awesomepic #historicculture #gansu #china

Today, sharing a small attraction - Guazhou Guazhou under the prestigious name of Dunhuang, has rarely received people's attention, such as the site of the Lockyang City, speculated that it is likely to be the Yumenguan site in the Tang Dynasty, but it requires archaeology The scholars came to the archaeological confirmation that the good news is that the Guazhou government is about to begin archaeological work. I believe that once it confirms its historical status, it will become a business card for Guazhou. In addition to the giant baby in the Gobi Desert in Guazhou, this statue of the Son of the Earth has a very strong visual effect. There is also a mirage building made of steel pipes. When you drive on the road, you will mistakenly think that it will be mistaken. I saw the mirage!

Dunhuang, Dunhuang, I want to go to Dunhuang!!

🌍Baozi, today I must recommend a place full of mystery and charm to you - Dunhuang😎. 🎞️More than 2,000 years ago, the merchants who traveled through the city and the camel caravans carrying treasures from various countries made Dunhuang a "model of civilization integration"👏. It witnessed the exchange and collision of Eastern and Western civilizations in the trade exchanges, like a living history book. 📜"Dun, big; Huang, prosperous." Dunhuang, this name implies grandeur and prosperity🌟. This land not only has magnificent natural landscapes, but also rich cultural heritage. Dunhuang in the depths of the Gobi is really a magical place where you can "travel fifty steps through a hundred years, and travel a hundred steps through a thousand years". 🖼️Dunhuang·"Art Museum in the Desert" - Mogao Grottoes. It is like the most dazzling pearl💎 on the crown of human civilization, brilliant and magnificent, magnificent and mysterious. The exquisite murals and figurative statues are famous all over the world, and they are called the four major grottoes in China together with Yungang Grottoes, Longmen Grottoes, and Maijishan Grottoes. The foreign civilization and local civilization here are integrated to form a unique Dunhuang culture. 🌙Dunhuang·Romantic Sand Spring - Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring. Since ancient times, the sand and water wonders have been difficult to coexist, but Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring are like a pair of lovers💕, a clear spring, ripples lingering, sand mountains making noise with the wind, springs in the flowing sand, all are romantic. The desert starry sky concert here is even more popular. The vast starry sky, bright national flag, and shining lights are simply too great👍. 🛕Dunhuang·China's earliest "customs"-Yangguan and Yumenguan. They witnessed the historical changes of the Silk Road for thousands of years. Wang Wei's "Persuade you to drink another glass of wine, there is no old man in the west of Yangguan", and Wang Zhihuan's "Why should the Qiang flute complain about the willows, the spring breeze does not pass through the Yumen Pass", made it famous all over the world. It seems that an old man is telling the story of the Silk Road thousands of years ago. 🏜️Dunhuang·"Devil City"-Yadan Devil City. The magic of nature has created the varied Yadan landforms here, like walking into a medieval castle, with a large scale and majestic momentum, it is a veritable "Devil City" in the west of our country. 📜Dunhuang·Ancient Silk Road Prosperity - Xuanquan Site. This is the largest and best-preserved ancient post-reception agency discovered by archaeology so far. The unearthed Hanjian records the architectural planning and post system of the Han Dynasty, allowing us to see the prosperity of the ancient Silk Road. 🍜Dunhuang·Fragrant and confused. Donkey meat yellow noodles, saozi noodles, mutton stewed cakes, mutton skewers, fried eggs with sand onions, every dish is memorable. In the Dunhuang murals and the documents unearthed from the Tibetan Sutra Cave, the answers to these delicacies have long been hidden. 😋 🎊Looking back for a thousand years, echoing for a thousand years. Dunhuang, like a distant and mysterious dream, makes countless people rush to it. Come and feel the unique charm of this city💖.

Dunhuang This summer's 4-day dream trip, just go if you want to

Come and experience it too, this Dunhuang 4-day tour guide will definitely open your eyes, don't miss it! Every twist and turn of the rhythm is here, the whole journey is wonderful! -------------------- Route suggestions: DAY1: Dunhuang Knock on the blackboard🔔, step into the beautiful Dunhuang, we will have a special car to pick you up!😉 DAY2: Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring - Mogao Caves A new day, a new journey~ Let's visit Mingsha Mountain and feel like we are in the fairy tale Crescent Spring🌙, then explore the thousand-year-old secret of Mogao Caves. This day is full and beautiful, keep plenty of energy! DAY3: Yumen Pass - Yadan Geological Park - Suoyang City Now a full schedule, first go to Yumen Pass to feel the ancient frontier style, then step into the mysterious Yadan Geological Park and the war-torn Suoyang City. Bring your camera, there are many scenes to capture now.📷 DAY4: Dunhuang Disband Goodbye without saying farewell, end the wonderful trip to Dunhuang, go home or continue the next journey, hope the small box full of memories you can take away.🎒 -------------------- Must-visit attractions: 🔆Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 📍Address: 6 kilometers south of Dunhuang City, Jiuquan City ⏰Opening hours: August 20 - October 9, 06:00-21:30 ⏳Duration: 3-5 hours 🌈Attraction introduction: The eye of the desert, the dunes are spectacular, the spring water is eternally sparkling, walking on the beach, it feels like traveling to the Western Regions, it is an experience not to be missed~ 🔆Mogao Caves🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 📍Address: 25 kilometers southeast of Dunhuang City, Jiuquan City, on the east slope of Mingsha Mountain, west bank of Dangquan River ⏰Opening hours: April 1 - November 30, 08:00-18:00 ⏳Duration: 3-4 hours 🌈Attraction introduction: Come to Dunhuang, how can you not come to Mogao Caves, here is the stone cave art left by temples on the Silk Road, the dome movie shows the thousand-year-old Buddhist culture in front of your eyes🏯, as if traveling back to the ancient Silk Road👣! 🔆Yumen Pass🌟🌟🌟🌟 📍Address: On the Gobi Desert, 80 kilometers northwest of Dunhuang City, Jiuquan City ⏳Duration: 1-2 hours 🌈Attraction introduction: Yumen Pass, formerly known as Xiaofangbi, Fangbi in ancient Chinese refers to the city wall, witnessing the vicissitudes and changes of history🕰, the feeling of nostalgia arises spontaneously, if you love ancient culture, then you must not miss this thousand-year-old pass. -------------------- 👜🧳Travel essentials: Preparation list for the Dunhuang trip 🧥👟1️⃣ Clothing: The temperature difference between morning and evening in Dunhuang is large, it is recommended to bring a down jacket or jacket to prevent catching a cold. At the same time, comfortable sports shoes are also essential, laying the foundation for climbing Mingsha Mountain. 🥤🍫2️⃣ Food and water: Although there are restaurants providing meals, just in case, don't forget to carry some snacks and water with you. The hot desert climate requires a lot of water to replenish physical strength. 🧴🕶️3️⃣ Sunscreen items: Dunhuang has plenty of sunshine, be sure to prepare sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, and other sunscreen items to ensure you can walk freely in the sun. 📷🔋4️⃣ Photography equipment: The beautiful scenery of Dunhuang is definitely worth capturing, don't forget to bring your camera. In addition, it is necessary to prepare enough batteries and memory cards. 💵💳5️⃣ Cash and bank cards: Shops in Dunhuang cannot guarantee that all can use credit cards, so it is recommended to carry some cash with you. 📄🎟️6️⃣ Documents and tickets: ID card, passport, driver's license, or other important documents must be carried with you. At the same time, don't forget the pre-booked tickets or itinerary. -------------------- 🌠One-click like and follow, take you to travel through the sea of sand and stars in Dunhuang🌠

Yumen Pass: The Mysterious Gate of the Western Regions

👋Dear friends, hello everyone! Today we are going to talk about a place in history that has the charm of 'One Thousand and One Nights'—Yumen Pass. Have you heard of it? If not, then join me on a wonderful adventure through time and space! 🌼First of all, Yumen Pass is not the kind of gate we commonly see nowadays! It is a pass located on the ancient Silk Road, in the northwest of today's Gansu. Hearing this, are you already starting to imagine? 🤔 This is not just any gate, it is one with historical stories and mythical legends. 😮Then let's talk about how 'mysterious' it is. There is a saying 'The spring breeze does not pass through Yumen Pass,' have you heard of it? Behind this poem lies countless Western Region customs and the vastness of the frontier. Yumen Pass is not only an important gateway for Sino-Western communication but also a witness to history. 🌬️ Imagine, in ancient times, caravans, envoys, and travelers all had to pass through here, doesn't it feel like a plot of a blockbuster? 🏞️Next, let's talk about its architectural features. Yumen Pass is truly a model of ancient architecture. The city walls here are towering and endless, seemingly telling the history of ancient times. The entire architecture blends the architectural styles of the Central Plains and the Western Regions, like a bridge connecting the past and the present. 📜 Every brick and tile seems to be telling ancient stories. 😅There are also many interesting legends about Yumen Pass! For example, some say it was once a place where immortals appeared, and others say it was once the palace of the Queen Mother of the West. Of course, these are just legends, but they add a lot of mystery to Yumen Pass. 🎭Besides legends, Yumen Pass is also closely related to many historical figures. For example, the famous Zhang Qian, the pioneer of the Silk Road! He left many stories and footprints here. And those ancient poets and scholars, their poems often mention Yumen Pass, as if every mention brings a feeling of 'rolling yellow sand, galloping horses' to mind. 🌟Now let's talk about how to get there. If you are interested in experiencing this mysterious pass in person, you can choose to start from Lanzhou in Gansu and follow the route of the Silk Road. During the journey, you can not only enjoy the magnificent natural scenery but also learn many interesting historical stories! Of course, besides going on your own, you can also consider choosing a group tour or car rental service, which will save you a lot of unnecessary trouble! 😄Finally, I want to say: Whether you want to explore the unknown customs of the Western Regions or feel the weight of history, Yumen Pass is a good choice! It is not just a gate, but a witness to history and a reflection of an era. I hope you can gain a lot of joy and insights during your exploration!

Dunhuang West Line Tour | Watch a Desert Sunset.

Compared to the East Line, the Dunhuang West Line has more attractions, but you will return to the city around 10 PM. You can choose to rent a car based on your situation. Route: Silk Road Heritage City - West Thousand Buddha Caves - Yangguan Pass - Yumenguan Pass - Yadan Geological Park [Silk Road Heritage City]: I didn't visit this attraction. It consists of newly built structures, which are more suitable for those who like to take photos. [West Thousand Buddha Caves]: Located in the western section of the Mogao Caves, the tickets are cheap, and you can get a guided tour of four caves. The West Thousand Buddha Caves were more likely funded by ancient commoners. The murals inside are not as impressive as those in the Mogao Caves, but they are still quite beautiful. [Yangguan Pass]: Yangguan Pass is a privately built attraction. The scenic area includes immersive NPC interactions and requires a shuttle bus ride. In reality, only the ancient beacon tower and the newly built Yangguan Road remain. [Yumenguan Pass]: Yumenguan Pass has three attractions. You will first visit Dafangpan City (an ancient granary site) and the Han Great Wall, and finally the Yumenguan Pass ruins. [Yadan Geological Park]: For Yadan, you must join an off-road vehicle tour for a deeper experience. Regular tours only visit five viewing platforms with a ten-minute time limit at each, which is barely enough for photos and doesn't allow close-up views. Off-road vehicles can take you to many more spots, and the Yadan landforms are more spectacular. You can witness the entire sunset. On the way back, the driver will show you the starry sky. However, it was too cold at night, so I took a few photos and returned to the car. Some people might find [Yangguan Pass] and [Yumenguan Pass] uninteresting, but I feel that as time passes, only these yellow earth remnants are left for us to see, which is quite poignant. Especially considering that there might have been prosperous small towns near these ruins, one can only lament the ruthlessness of time.

Travel with TV dramas

Ni Ni and Bai Yu's new drama 'Westward to Yumen' has made the already popular Northwest Circuit even more popular. Traveling through the Dunhuang desert, Yadan Devil City, Yumen Pass~ Nearly half a month of self-driving travel, can't help but exclaim that only in our motherland can we see such rich topography and landforms, the magic of nature, the desert hides the dusty historical culture worth slowly exploring~ But still abide by the rules, off the highway, the forbidden uninhabited area is absolutely not allowed to go, cherish life is responsible for oneself and others. Travel tips: The National Day holiday in October is a good season to travel here, but pay attention to sun protection and moisturization, those who know will understand. Obey traffic rules, do not litter, and travel civilized.

Dunhuang| Exploring the Millennium Art Treasury

| Exploring the Millennium Art Treasury.📌There is such a place, with a brilliant civilization, that is fascinating. That is Dunhuang! Dun, big also; Huang, prosperous also. Dunhuang, this ancient city, is like a bright pearl✨, embedded in the western end of the Hexi Corridor. ✈️Convenient transportation: - Airplane: Dunhuang Airport has flights to and from many domestic cities. - Train: Dunhuang Railway Station is an important station on the Lanzhou-Xinjiang Railway. 🏛Recommended attractions: - Mogao Caves: Known as the 'Oriental Art Pearl', it is the largest and richest Buddhist art site in the world🙏. 💰Ticket price: Peak season (May 1st-October 31st) 200 yuan, off-season (November 1st-April 30th) 100 yuan 🚌Transportation: Take the rural bus from Shazhou Market in Dunhuang City, the fare is 8 yuan (you can charter a car to go) 💡Special reminder: 1️⃣ Dunhuang's climate is an extremely arid continental climate, with an average annual temperature of 9.3°C, an average temperature of 24.7°C in July, 9.3°C in January, dry and little rain throughout the year, and a large temperature difference between day and night. In addition, Dunhuang also has two natural disasters, dry hot wind and black sandstorm, tourists should be prepared in advance. 2️⃣ In order to protect the murals, you can only use a flashlight to watch when visiting the Mogao Caves. Each guide carries a flashlight. If you want to watch better, you can bring your own three-cell battery flashlight. It is recommended to use a cold light flashlight. 3️⃣ Because the flash of various cameras has a very large destructive effect on cultural relics, please try not to use flash photography during the visit. - Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring: The coexistence of sand mountains and springs is one of the unique landscapes outside the Great Wall. You can overlook the Crescent Spring by climbing the sand dunes, and you can also enjoy the desert sunset on the top of the mountain, feeling the 'Desert solitary smoke straight, long river sunset round' outside the Great Wall scenery🌅. 💰 Ticket price: Peak season (May 1st-October 31st) 120 yuan, off-season (November 1st-April 30th) 60 yuan - Yumen Pass: Wang Zhihuan's 'Why does the Qiang flute complain about willows, the spring breeze does not pass Yumen Pass' makes Yumen Pass famous. - Yadan Geological Park: The unique landform formed by wind erosion is very suitable for taking big pictures📸. 🛍️Shopping recommendation: - Shazhou Night Market: All kinds of special foods and handicrafts are available, you can eat and stroll around. - Various shopping malls in Dunhuang city: You can buy Dunhuang's special souvenirs. 🍜Recommended food: - Donkey meat yellow noodles: Dunhuang's special food, the noodles are chewy, and the donkey meat is fresh. - Mutton stewed bread: The mutton and bread are stewed together, the taste is fragrant. - Dunhuang fermented skin: The taste is sour and spicy, it is a very popular snack. 🏨Recommended accommodation: - Dunhuang city: There are all kinds of star hotels and economy hotels, you can choose according to your own budget. - Crescent Spring Town: There are many characteristic inns here, you can experience the local folk customs. 📢Precautions: - Dunhuang's climate is dry, pay attention to moisturizing. - Visiting the Mogao Caves requires an appointment in advance. - Pay attention to sun protection, bring sunglasses and sunscreen. 🌈If you are interested in history, culture and natural scenery, don't miss Dunhuang! Come to this charming city and explore the millennium art treasury!💕

There are many poems about the frontier in the Tang Dynasty. When the Tang Dynasty was strong, many literati had the opportunity to experience the border, so many famous poems about it were written, especially about Yumenguan. For example, the very famous phrase "Spring Breeze is not good" . The site of Yumenguan is now a small square in the northwest of Dunhuang, Gansu Province. Today, it is just a ruin. The core area is centered on the site of Xiaofangpancheng. Yumenguan is not the same as it used to be. If you really want to come here to see the Great Wall, you may be disappointed. It is very desolate here, a piece of ancient city wall ruins and a stone with a red letter of Yumenguan, even the entire attraction.

There are many poems about the frontier in the Tang Dynasty. When the Tang Dynasty was strong, many literati had the opportunity to experience the border, so many famous poems about it were written, especially about Yumenguan. For example, the very famous phrase "Spring Breeze is not good" The site of Yumenguan is now a small square in the northwest of Dunhuang, Gansu Province. Today, it is just a ruin. The core area is centered on the site of Xiaofangpancheng. It is linearly distributed. If you really want to come here to see the Great Wall, you may be disappointed. Desolation, a piece of ancient city wall ruins and a stone with a red letter of Yumenguan, even the entire attraction. The poem "The Yellow River is far from the Baiyun Mountain, a lonely city Wanshan Mountain. Why do you have to blame Yang Liu, the spring breeze is not Yumenguan." Let Yumenguan be known to the world. However, the erosion of the years and sands of thousands of years has left this place long gone. Many tourists have lost their hopes after coming here. They can only be called for their feelings. Yumenguan is dubbed "depressed" by tourists. But when you really set foot on this land, your feet are on the yellow sand, blowing the wind, looking at the endless desert, the sights gathered here thousands of years ago seem to be in front of you. Today's Yumenguan has long had no bustling scenes on the Silk Road, but there are still all your imaginations about the frontier. In 2014, the Yumenguan site was the Silk Road: Changan, a joint application of China, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. A site in the road network of the Tianshan Corridor was successfully included in the World Heritage List.

Yumenguan began when the Emperor Wudi opened the western road and set up the four counties of Hexi. It was named after the western region imported jade. Hanshi is the gateway to all parts of the Western Region. The site is now located in Xiaofangpancheng, northwest of Dunhuang, Gansu.

Yumenguan Dunhuang is located at the western end of the Hexi Corridor, about 90 kilometers away from the urban area. When the western region enters jade, it takes its name. This time I drove from the city and found that the land on both sides was almost empty, and the little water that I could see occasionally was considered a wetland. The Yumenguan site now has only a small square city with broken walls. The tower may be smouldering, but Yumenguan used to be an important military gateway and silk road traffic in the Han Dynasty. Its historical significance has been forever! tips

"When the whistle flutes the willow, the spring breeze does not matter the jade gate." Yumen Guanbenguanlai Silk Road opened, a large number of beautiful jade from the Western Region into the Central Plains, "Jade from the customs" - Yumenguan This is named. At present, the Yumenguan ruins have a section of the Great Wall of Han Dynasty (Fig. 6). The Han Great Wall is a true Great Wall because it is more than 10,000 meters in length. The Han Great Wall in this section of Yumenguan is the most complete part of the current reservation, so the significance is extraordinary. However, for Yumenguan Scenic Area, I still have a lot of diss. There is no beautiful scenery in Dunhuang. There is a deserted Gobi and a rich history. Therefore, all the attractions in Dunhuang pay great attention to the explanation of this piece, and they are doing very well. In addition to Yumenguan! The explanation of Yumenguan is to put a recording on the car, and the sound is so small that it is completely inaudible! The experience is very bad.

"When the flute flutes the willow, the spring breeze does not matter the jade gate." Zengmenguan of Zengjin, you can imagine the prosperity of the time, was an important military relationship and silk road traffic in the Han Dynasty. The Great Wall of China in the Han Dynasty and the site of the Obstacle (Beacon Tower). Located in the northern boundary of Dunhuang City, Gansu Province. According to historical records, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty resisted the Xiongnu, contacted the countries of the Western Regions, isolated the Hu and Hu, and opened up the east and west traffic. In Hexi, the four counties, according to the two customs, the blockers were built in sections. Yuan Ding six years (111 BC), by the residence (now Yongdeng County, Gansu Province) to Jiuquan (now Jiuquan City, Gansu Province)

"Advise the monarch to make a cup of wine, and the West is out of the Yangguan." Wang Wei's famous poem, let Yang Guan, the side of the fortress, no one knows. Yangguan, located in Dunhuang City, Gansu Province, is a strategic location for ancient military strategists. As a gateway to the Western Region, it is also an important link to the Southern Silk Road. How many soldiers have been here to defend the battle; how many merchants, monks, envoys, and tourists have verified here; how many literati sluts face the sun, sigh and write down the immortal poems. Gao Song Xuan Zang returned to China from India, which is to take the South Road of Silk Road and return to Chang'an in the east.