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Jiayuguan Pass (Jiayu Pass Fortress)
5A Tourism Area
Designated 2007

Jiayuguan Pass (Jiayu Pass Fortress)

嘉峪关市嘉峪关文物景区

Gansu, Jiayuguan4.4Designated 2007·39.8374°N, 98.1622°E
Ticket Price
Peak CNY 110/Off-peak CNY 90
Duration
1 hour to 2 hours
Rating
4.4 / 5.0
Designated
2007

About Jiayuguan Pass (Jiayu Pass Fortress)

Jiayuguan marks the western end of the Ming Great Wall and is known as the "Impregnable Pass under Heaven". This massive desert fortress, once a key gateway on the Silk Road, commands a dramatic view over the Gobi landscape.

Highlights

Westernmost fort of the Ming Great Wall (First Pass under Heaven); the imposing fortress, the Overhanging Great Wall and the First Beacon Tower; a Great Wall museum.

Suggested Route

Visit the fortress, then the Overhanging Wall and the First Beacon Tower (separate sites linked by shuttle); allow half a day.

Food & Lodging

Try Jiayuguan BBQ lamb skewers and noodles; stay in Jiayuguan city.

Facilities

Shuttle buses between sites
Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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Opening Hours

Peak season (April-October): 8:00-17:30; Off-season: 8:30-17:00.

Getting There

In Jiayuguan city; HSR to Jiayuguan South Station then bus/taxi ~10 km; ~13 km from Jiayuguan Jiuquan Airport.

Reservation

Advance online reservation required via official platform; real-name entry.

Ticket Price

Peak CNY 110 (≈ $15)/Off-peak CNY 90 (≈ $13)

Address

Gansu Province Jiayuguan City Yuquan Town Guanchengnan Road

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
嘉峪关市嘉峪关文物景区

甘肃省嘉峪关市峪泉镇关城南路

Gansu Province Jiayuguan City Yuquan Town Guanchengnan Road

39.8374, 98.1622

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