Jiayuguan Attractions

Jiayuguan City is most famous for the nearby Jiayu Pass, the largest and westmost intact fort and the first ancient beacon tower of the Great Wall of China.

Jiayuguan Fort

Jiayuguan Fort is in the 7 km southwest of Jiayuguan city and is the westmost end point in the Great Wall of China. It was built in Ming Dynasty and important for military.

Overhanging Great Wall

Lying in 7 km northwest of Jiayuguan, Overhanging Great Wall on the Cliff Great Wall highlights Jiayuguan attractions, which built in Ming dynasty in 1539. It was originally 1500 m but now only remains 750 m long.

The First Beacon Tower of the Great Wall

The First Beacon Tower of Jiayuguan Pass Great Wall, built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), once passed the westmost border enemy situation and defense info to other parts of the country.

Wei Jin Art Gallery

Situated in the desert 20 km northeast of Jiayuguan city, Wei-Jin Art Gallery is not really an art gallery but ancient tombs with wall paintings. There are more than 1400 tombs, which could date back 220-419 AD during Wei and Jin periods.

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