Jiayuguan Tours & Travel

Located in the middle of Hexi Corridor (west of Yellow River and between Qilian Mountain and North Mountain) in Gansu province, Jiayuguan city was the gateway of ancient Silk Road. The east parts of the city are pieces of oasis dotted, where is the agricultural zone of the town. When going west through Jiayuguan Pass, you will come to a world of Gobi and desert.

In history, Jiayuguan city found its position on the ancient Silk Road. Camel caravans carried goods such as silk, ceramics, tea and so on going through Jiyuguan Fort to the west. The grandest Overhanging Great Wall standing here, it is also the starting point in the west of Great Wall of Ming Dynasty. You can also visit the First Beacon Tower of the Great Wall. Cultural integration showcases more artistic products like Wei-Jin Art Gallery. The unique geographical environment makes it a place of nice wine production… >> Read more about Jiayuguan history, facts, getting around, etc.

How to enjoy a wonderful Silk Road Jiayuguan trip in China? We will customize your tour reasonably and provide every detail you need. Lead your way to explore glacier and desert in the same city; help you to find the greatest wine in wine manor; appreciate beautiful wall painting from ancient time and tell you more stories of history. Have a Jiayuguan holiday now!

Suggested Private Jiayuguan Tour Packages

Great Wall hiking trip in Jiayuguan is much different from that in Beijing, much more marvelous; interested in Gobi or desert in China, we can have a camel ride to explore its mystery; be fund of history or culture, there are so many historical relics opening to you… Come to Jiayuguan and have a private tour, making your trip amazing!

2-Day Jiayuguan Tour: Hanging Great Wall & Silk Road History
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2-Day Jiayuguan Tour: Hanging Great Wall & Silk Road History

Embark on a Gansu adventure to Jiayuguan, an important stop on the ancient "Silk Road", which blends iconic historical sights w

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3-Day Jiayuguan Tour
3 Days

3-Day Jiayuguan Tour

Jiayuguan City gets its name for Jiayuguan Pass - "First Pass under Heaven". Discover the ancient pass in Western China, and st

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Recommended China Tour Packages including Jiayuguan

As an essential city on Silk Road, you can extend your cultural journey from Jiayuguan to Dunhuang and Urumqi; fly to Suzhou, Shanghai or Hangzhou to the east, it will be a great difference with romantic water towns and modern buildings; go to the south, interesting minority customs in Guilin, Lijiang will show you a idyllic world with beautiful scenery…

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Top Experiences & Attractions in Jiayuguan

Jiayuguan Fort (Jiayuguan Pass)

Jiayuguan Fort is facing Qilian Mountain in south and Mazongshan Mountain in north, only 15 km between the two mountains. The walls on both sides of Jiayugyan Fort pass cut across ...

Overhanging Great Wall

Lying in 14 km northwest of Jiayuguan city, this Overhaning Great Wall, or known as or Cantilever Great Wall, was built on the Black Mountain (Heishan) in 1539 (Ming dynasty). It i...

Wei-Jin Tomb Murals: China’s Largest Underground Art Gallery in Jiayuguan

The Wei-Jin Art Gallery is situated in the desert 18 km northeast of Jiayuguan city. However, it is not really an art gallery, but ancient tombs with wall painting...

The First Beacon Tower of Great Wall

The First Beacon Tower of the Great Wall is located in 8 km south of Jiayugyan Fort. It is the first one of the Great Wall built in Ming Dynasty from the west end,...

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