[2025 Jiayuguan Attraction] Travel Guide for Scenic Spot of First Pier (Updated May)

FYI: Go to Jiayuguan Pass first. The ticket you get there is also valid for this site. (55¥)✌️ 📍How to get there - If you don’t have a driver, taking a DiDi is your best bet. ⭐️ Attraction - This is the location of the first pier of the Great Wall. There’s also a little museum that you can check out. You can also buy some souvenirs at the museum. ⏰ Recommended time - About 1-1.5 hours. 🥤 Food and drinks - This is a small site, so there’s not that much you can buy. There are few things available but that’s about it. Have fun! 😊 #passionpassport #gansu #china #historicallandmarks #historicculture #jiayuguan #summervacation

1. Mogao Grottoes, Dunhuang -Highlights✨: World Cultural Heritage, the largest existing treasure house of Buddhist art, 735 caves, 45,000 square meters of murals. Tips✨: Reservations must be made in advance, and tickets must be purchased separately for visiting the special caves. 2. Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake Highlights✨: The wonder of the coexistence of desert and springs, you can experience camel riding, sand sliding, and the sunset view is beautiful. Features: Crescent Lake has never dried up for a thousand years and is known as the "No. 1 Spring in the Desert". 3. Jiayuguan Great Wall Highlights✨: The western starting point of the Great Wall of Ming Dynasty, "the most powerful pass in the world", and a well-preserved military defense system. Linked attractions: Hanging Wall Great Wall, First Pier of the Great Wall. 4. Zhangye Colorful Danxia 🌈 Highlights✨: One of the most beautiful Danxia in China, the colorful hills are like a palette, and the colors are more brilliant after the rain. Experience: Hot air balloon view (open seasonally), the filming location of "Three Guns Surprise". 5. Maijishan Grottoes Highlights✨: One of the four major grottoes, the "Oriental Sculpture Museum" is famous for its clay sculpture art and has a history of more than 1,600 years. Features: The grottoes are carved into the cliffs and the plank roads are thrilling and stunning. 6. Gannan Zhagana Highlights✨: The secret place of Tibetan village, "Garden of Eden of Adam and Eve", the stone city and Tibetan village on the grassland complement each other. How to play: Hiking, photography, and experience Tibetan customs. 7. Kongtong Mountain Highlights✨: A famous Taoist mountain, "Where the Yellow Emperor Asked for the Way", integrating Danxia landform and Taoist culture. Highlights: Imperial City Complex, Tanzheng Lake, and Vertical Cliff Plank Road. 8. Labrang Monastery Highlights✨: The world's Tibetan studies center, one of the six major monasteries of the Gelugpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism, has the world's longest prayer corridor (3.5 kilometers). Tips: You can watch the sutra debate and remember to turn the sutra clockwise. Travel Tips: - Gansu is a long and narrow province, so it is recommended to travel along the "Hexi Corridor" (Dunhuang-Jiayuguan-Zhangye) or the "Gannan Line" in sections. - Best season: May to October (Gannan has cool summers and Hexi Corridor has pleasant autumns). - Must-try delicacies: Lanzhou beef noodles, hand-pulled lamb, etc.

- 🌟Why visit Jiayuguan in April and May? ❶ Fewer Crowds and Beautiful Scenery: There are very few tourists during the off-season! You can take photos of the scenic spots without anyone else in the background, and the tickets are also cheaper 💰 ❷ Super Comfortable Weather: The temperature is between 10℃-20℃, which is not cold or hot. The wind in the Gobi Desert is very gentle. Just apply sunscreen and you're good to go 🌞 ❸ History + Fun: In the morning, touch the city walls of the Ming Dynasty, and in the afternoon, ride the roller coaster at Fantawild. You will be fully immersed in the experience 🎢 - ➤Recommended attractions 1. [Jiayuguan City Wall] 🚩The First and Greatest Pass Under Heaven 📍Recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ✨Highlights: The starting point of the Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty! Standing on the city tower and looking at the endless Gobi Desert, imagine the passionate scene of ancient soldiers guarding the border 🕒Hours: 8:30-18:30 💰Tickets: CNY61 for the off-season combo ticket (Jiayuguan City Wall + Overhanging Great Wall + The First Pier) 📸Great photo opportunities: ● Wear Hanfu and take a blockbuster photo of "General Inspecting the Pass", with the Qilian Mountains in the background 🏔️ ● Wait for the "solitary smoke in the desert" scene at sunset, and your post will go viral on social media 🌄 ● Listen to the legend of "hitting the stone to make the swallows chirp" and find the magic stone by touching the city wall 🔮 - 2. [Overhanging Great Wall] 🧗Badaling Great Wall in the West 📍Recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ✨Highlights: The 45° steep Great Wall hangs on the cliff! You will feel accomplished after climbing it. The view of the Gobi Desert from the top of the mountain is amazing 👀 💰Tickets: Included in the combo ticket ⏰Recommended visit: 2 hours 🚶Walking tips: ● Climb early! The Gobi Desert is scorching at noon 🌞 ● Wear non-slip shoes! Some steps are only half a foot wide ⚠️ ● Take a photo with the "Great Wall Upside Down" stone tablet on the top of the mountain, and strike a cool pose 📸 - 3. [The First Pier of the Great Wall] 🌊Gorge Cliff Pier 📍Recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐ ✨Dark play: Stand on the 56-meter-high cliff of the Taolai River and experience the thrill of "traveling through time if you fall down"! 💡Hidden surprises: ● Take a panoramic view of the canyon from the glass viewing platform. Warning: your legs may feel weak ‼️ ● Cross the canyon by zipline. The scream index is full💦 - 4. [Wei and Jin Tombs] 🖼️Underground Gallery 📍Recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐ ✨Must-see for art lovers: See the mural of the courier brother (Yishi Tu) 1,600 years ago, the prototype of the China Post logo! 🎫Tickets: CNY35 (including explanation) 📌Tips: The tomb is cool, bring a thin coat 🧥 - 5. [Zixuan Winery] 🍇Tuscany in Northwest China 📍Recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐ ✨Tipsy moment: Visit the underground wine cellar + taste 5 kinds of wine, CNY38 to experience pretending to be in France 🍷 📸Photo tips: ● Focus the wine glass on the oak barrel and adjust the filter to retro brown ● Post on social media with the caption: "The Renaissance of the Gobi Desert and Grapes" - ➤2 Days and 1 Night Itinerary Day 1: Historical Walking Route 08:00 Watch the opening ceremony at Jiayuguan City Wall → 10:30 Be a warrior at the Overhanging Great Wall → 14:00 Scream in the First Pier Gorge → 18:00 Enjoy lamb skewers at Datang Food Street 🍢 - Day 2: Leisure and Fun Route 09:00 Visit the Wei and Jin Tombs to see the ancient people's social media → 12:00 Get tipsy at Zixuan Winery → 15:00 Ride the roller coaster at Fantawild Silk Road Dreamland → 20:00 Watch the live performance of "The Greatest Pass Under Heaven" 🎪 - ➤Food Recommendations ❶ Lamb skewers: The lambs in Jiayuguan drink melted snow, and the skewers are so delicious that you will want to lick the sticks! 🍢 ❷ Roasted lamb leg: Eat the crispy outside and tender inside with garlic cloves. If you love carbs, remember to add naan 🫓 ❸ Mutton Chowder: Warm your toes with a bowl of pepper soup and fried dough sticks in the morning 🥣 ❹ Apricot juice: Sweet and sour, a life-saving artifact when queuing at Fantawild 🥤 - ➤Accommodation Recommendations 🏨 Hotels in the city: Four-star hotels from CNY100+! Huili Apartment is recommended, a 10-minute walk to the food street 🛏️ ⛺ Gobi camping: The rich can choose the "Jiayuguan City Wall Starry Sky Tent" to take pictures of the Milky Way at night 🌌 and the sunrise in the morning 🌅 - ➤Transportation Guide ✈️ Airplane: Jiayuguan Airport is super mini. There are direct flights from Beijing/Xi'an/Lanzhou 🚄 High-speed train: 4 hours from Lanzhou/Xi'an, CNY20 by taxi from the train station to the city 🚗 Chartered car: The attractions are scattered, CNY200/day for a chartered car, and the driver can also be a tour guide - 💡Off-season travel tips ❶ Dressing formula: Short sleeves + windproof jacket! The temperature difference in the Gobi Desert is large, and it turns cold as soon as the sun goes down ❄️ ❷ Must-have items: Sunglasses + face towel! Unless you want to eat a mouthful of sand 😷 ❸ Save money on tickets: Buy combo tickets online in advance, which is cheaper than buying on-site 🥤 ❹ Hidden benefits: Free silhouette photos can be taken at Jiayuguan City Wall after 5 pm, secretly told by the staff ㊙️

: : : : : : : : : : : : : : : 🙋Dunhuang's Yumen Pass and Yangguan Pass were not rebuilt on the ruins, so Jiayu Pass is definitely the top choice to experience the long journey of the thousand-year-old pass. Standing on the pass and looking at the lonely city, thousands of miles of snow, and no grass, you will experience the tragic and majestic words in the Chinese textbook "Don't laugh at me sleeping drunk on the battlefield, how many people have ever returned from the battles in ancient times", the loneliness of "I urge you to drink another glass of wine, there will be no friends west of Yangguan Pass" and the grandeur of "The long wind blows for tens of thousands of miles, passing Yumen Pass"~

There are three main places to visit in Jiayuguan: the Jiayuguan Fortress, the Overhanging Great Wall, and the First Pier of the Great Wall. The Overhanging Great Wall is about 7 km from the Jiayuguan Fortress, and is the furthest of the three must-see attractions. It hangs in the air on the ridge and was restored in 1987. The wall is narrow (like an ancient stockade gate) and the mountain is not high, so you can enjoy a panoramic view of the northwest. The First Pier of the Great Wall is the starting point of the Ming Great Wall. After years of weathering, only a mound of earth remains. Next to it is the Taolai River Valley, where the desert, canyon, and river are all spectacular. The Jiayuguan Fortress is located between the two attractions and is the most popular of the three. With the Qilian Mountains to the left and the Heishan Mountains to the right, the fortress is surrounded by a vast desert. The gate stands alone, facing northwest towards Chang'an. [Jiayuguan Fortress Tour Route] Enter through the East Gate → Stele Gallery → City Wall → Wenchang Pavilion → Guandi Temple → Theater → Chaozong Gate → General's Mansion → Yanshi → Horse Road → Climb the City Wall → Guanghua Tower → South Enemy Tower → Corner Tower → Huiji Gate → Jiayuguan Gate → Xiongguan Stele. [Jiayuguan Fortress Photo Spots] 1. Xiongguan Octagonal Pavilion. 2. Rammed Earth Wall (on the wall and in the pavilion). 3. Guanghua Tower. 4. Rouyuan Gate. 5. Jiayuguan Gate. 6. Jiayuguan Fortress at sunset. 7. The Great Wall of China - Jiayuguan Stele outside the fortress. 8. 200 meters to the right (towards the North Gate) after exiting the West Gate (Snow Mountain Fortress). [Travel Tips] 1. Tickets are CNY 110 (including Jiayuguan Fortress, Overhanging Great Wall, and First Pier of the Great Wall). If you are short on time, choose between the Overhanging Great Wall and the First Pier of the Great Wall. 2. If you are not driving, it is recommended to take a taxi. A car for four people to visit the three attractions costs CNY 200 per day, which is very cost-effective. You can also take the direct bus to the scenic area, which costs CNY 35 and must be purchased separately. The bus runs every half hour and includes round-trip transportation to the three attractions. 3. You need to take a shuttle bus (CNY 12 per person) to the First Pier of the Great Wall. Visit the underground museum first, then go to the viewing platform to see the Taolai River Canyon, where the snowmelt from the Qilian Mountains still flows. 4. If you have time, it is recommended to visit the Jiayuguan Xincheng Wei-Jin Tombs (tickets are CNY 31). There are more exhibits than in Dunhuang. The Postman Picture (the earliest image of a postman) is the symbol of China Post (the statue in front of Jiayuguan Railway Station). Take public transportation from the city center to the bus stop opposite the Wei-Jin Tombs.

🐶🐶The First Pier Under Heaven is located in Jiayuguan, Gansu Province. It is the western starting point of the Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty and has become a famous tourist attraction due to its unique geographical location and historical value. In addition to the magnificent Great Wall scenery, there are also rich tourism resources and convenient travel guides. 🐰🐰The First Pier Under Heaven attracts tourists with its steep terrain and simple architectural style. Around the pier, visitors can enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Taolai River and feel the weight of history. In terms of travel guides, there are several hiking routes in the scenic area, allowing visitors to experience the grandeur of the Great Wall up close. In terms of food, Jiayuguan's specialties such as roast whole lamb and fish noodles are not to be missed. 🙈🙈The recommended travel route starts from Jiayuguan Pass City, where you can visit the Great Wall Museum, the First Pier Under Heaven, and other attractions along the way. The ticket price is about CNY 100, subject to the announcement of the scenic spot. In addition, the nearby Overhanging Great Wall and the villages at the foot of the Great Wall are also worth visiting. 🐥🐥Transportation to the First Pier Under Heaven is very convenient. From downtown Jiayuguan, you can take a bus or drive to the scenic area. The scenic area also provides battery car services for the convenience of tourists. Self-driving tourists can navigate directly to the Jiayuguan Pass City Scenic Area, which has ample parking spaces. Whether by public transportation or self-driving, you can easily reach this tourist attraction full of historical heritage.

📍 Jiayuguan, known as the "First and Greatest Pass Under Heaven," is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a national 5A-level scenic area, and a key cultural relic under state protection. It mainly includes Jiayuguan Pass, the Overhanging Great Wall, and the First Pier of the Great Wall. 📍 Unmissable historical landmarks: — Jiayuguan Pass: A famous pass on the Great Wall, located at the westernmost end of the Hexi Corridor, and the entrance to the Western Regions during the Ming Dynasty. On a clear day, you can see the Qilian Mountains and the First and Greatest Pass Under Heaven in the same frame. — Overhanging Great Wall: Located north of the Heishan Gorge, it is steep and long, majestic, and hangs like an arm, earning it the name "Western Badaling." Climb the beacon tower for a bird's-eye view of the vast Gobi Desert and the distant view of Jiayuguan City. The scenic area also features a sculpture group of the ancient Silk Road, depicting seven major historical figures recorded in the Jiayuguan area in ancient China: Zhang Qian, Huo Qubing, Ban Chao, Xuanzang, Marco Polo, Lin Zexu, and Zuo Zongtang. — First Pier of the Great Wall: The western starting point of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall and an important military defense stronghold. The pier stands on a cliff nearly 80 meters high by the Taolai River, where many legendary stories have unfolded alongside the majestic Jiayuguan. 🎫🚘 Jiayuguan ticket: CNY 110 per person, including Jiayuguan Pass, the Overhanging Great Wall, and the First Pier of the Great Wall. The ticket is valid for three days and allows only one entry and exit. The three attractions are about 10 km apart, with no shuttle buses, so self-driving or chartering a car is recommended. The First Pier of the Great Wall has an internal shuttle bus, with an additional fee (CNY 12 per person).

After visiting Jiayuguan Pass, we took the shuttle bus back to the entrance of the scenic area and saw a long line of tourists waiting for the shuttle bus. We were glad that we came to the pass early in the morning to avoid the peak hours. The other two small attractions included in the ticket, the First Pier of the Great Wall and the Overhanging Great Wall, require you to drive there yourself. They are about ten kilometers away from the pass. Our first stop was the First Pier of the Great Wall, which was called Taolai River Pier in ancient times. The road was barren and desolate, but there was a river that had not dried up, winding along the wilderness. The shuttle bus to the First Pier of the Great Wall costs CNY 12 per person. The biggest attraction of the scenic area is actually a section of the pier that is fenced off. The piers were usually built on mountain tops, high hills, and open areas that were easy to look out from, with one pier every 5 kilometers or so. The structure is an independent high platform, 3–4 meters higher than the Great Wall. The materials for building the piers were all locally sourced, and the pier of Taolai River was made of rammed earth mixed with sand, with a thickness of 0.15 meters. This is the southernmost pier of the western Great Wall of Jiayuguan Pass, and also the westernmost pier of the Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty. It was built in the 18th year of the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty (1539 AD) under the supervision of Li Han, the military governor of Suzhou, and is 7.5 kilometers north of the pass. The pier stands on a cliff near the Taolai River, 56 meters high. There are 54 piers along the Great Wall of Jiayuguan Pass, crisscrossing each other, looking out for each other, serving as strongholds for guarding the Great Wall and tools for communicating and transmitting messages. As the First Pier of the Great Wall, Taolai River Pier played a pioneering role in the beacon alarm. Its west side is open, and the enemy's movements are all in sight, so it is responsible for transmitting intelligence on the enemy's situation from the south of the pass to the Qilian Mountains. It was in use until the mid-Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty.

ℹ️ About Jiayuguan Jiayuguan, an important town on the ancient Silk Road, is located in the northwest of Gansu Province and is the starting point of the western end of the Qin Great Wall. It is a place where the culture of the Silk Road and the Great Wall meet and is known as the "important town of Hexi" and the "key to the frontier". Jiayuguan City attracts many tourists with its rich tourism resources, including Jiayuguan Pass, the First Pier of the Great Wall, and the Overhanging Great Wall. 🚗 Transportation ✈️ By air: Jiayuguan Airport is located 9 km northeast of the city center and has flights to Beijing, Lanzhou, Xi'an, and other cities. There are minibuses at the airport, and the fare is CNY 15💰, or you can take a taxi, which costs about CNY 20💰. 🚞 By train: Jiayuguan Railway Station is located 5 km southwest of the city center and has trains to many cities. You can take bus No. 1, 2, 3, or 4 to the city center, and the fare is CNY 1💰; a taxi costs about CNY 10💰. 🚐 By coach: Dunhuang Long-distance Bus Station has Feitian Express buses to Jiayuguan, and the fare is CNY 80💰, with a journey time of about 5 hours. 🗺️ Main attractions • Jiayuguan Pass: Known as the "First and Greatest Pass Under Heaven", it is one of the most spectacular passes along the Great Wall. You can climb the tower and enjoy a distant view of the Qilian Mountains. • Overhanging Great Wall: Located 8 km north of the pass, it was built during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty to strengthen defense. • The First Pier of the Great Wall: The southernmost pier of the western Great Wall of Jiayuguan and the westernmost pier of the Ming Great Wall. 🎫 Tickets and opening hours⏰ The ticket price for Jiayuguan Scenic Area is CNY 61💰 in the low season (November 1 to April 30) and CNY 101💰 in the peak season (May 1 to October 31). Opening hours vary with the season. 🧣 Dress code Jiayuguan has a dry climate with a large temperature difference between day and night. You need to protect yourself from the sun in summer and keep warm in winter. ⏰ Travel time The recommended travel time is half a day to one day. If you have limited time, you can visit Jiayuguan Pass first. With its unique history, culture, and natural scenery, Jiayuguan is a must-visit destination in the northwest region. We hope this guide will help you plan your trip to Jiayuguan.

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Jiayuguan is located in the western section of the Hexi Corridor and is also the westernmost end of the Great Wall. It is known as the No. 1 Pass in the World. The entire Jiayuguan Pass is majestic, with the Qilian Mountains and the Black Mountains on the north and south sides. In ancient times, it was the throat leading to the Western Regions and Central Asia, and also an important pass on the ancient Silk Road. Jiayuguan, which was first built in the Ming Dynasty, has gone through hundreds of years of ups and downs, but it still stands in the vast Gobi Desert, witnessing the changes of history. It is not far from the Jiayuguan scenic area by taxi. The ticket price is 110 yuan (including the first pier of the Great Wall and the hanging wall Great Wall). After entering Jiayuguan Pass, you can take the free round-trip electric shuttle bus at the scenic area service area. The tour takes about two hours.

The First Pier of the Great Wall stands beside Jiayuguan, accompanied only by an earthen mound and a short section of low wall. While it may not offer much in terms of sightseeing and entertainment, its historical significance far surpasses its visual appeal. Stepping on this land, every step feels like a resonance with the ancients, experiencing the vastness and desolation of the ancient frontier. The Taolai River, like a jade belt, gently winds around, adding a touch of vitality and dynamism to this ancient relic. The suspension bridge over the river is quite good for a visit. For the brave, there is a glass platform to walk on, a clever blend of modernity and history, allowing one to experience excitement while appreciating the millennia-spanning grandeur from a unique perspective. This attraction does not require an additional ticket; it is included with the Jiayuguan ticket.

Jiayuguan Travel Guide When you stand under the Jiayuguan Pass, feeling this ancient pass with a history of 700 years, still majestic and grand; looking at the stunning picture of the Qilian Snow Peaks and the pass city in the same frame; and the ancient people's frontier heroism of "Grape wine in luminous cups, about to drink, the pipa urges on horseback." At this moment, you will definitely find the answer: "Jiayuguan is worth a visit." As the endpoint of the Great Wall, Jiayuguan leans on the Qilian Snow Peaks in the south and relies on the Black Mountain in the north. It was built in the fifth year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1372 AD) and is the most spectacular and complete pass city along the Great Wall, known as the First and Greatest Pass Under Heaven. 1. Transportation Guide - Plane: Jiayuguan Airport has flights to and from multiple domestic cities, convenient and fast. - Train: Both Jiayuguan Railway Station and Jiayuguan South Station have trains stopping, you can choose the appropriate train according to your itinerary. - City Transportation: The city has buses and taxis, making travel quite convenient. 2. Scenic Area Tickets Tickets are 110 yuan (half price 55 yuan during the off-season from November 1 to April 30). The ticket includes three scenic spots: Jiayuguan Pass City, Overhanging Great Wall, and the First Pier of the Great Wall. 3. Recommended One-Day Tour in Jiayuguan - Morning: After arriving in Jiayuguan, head straight to Jiayuguan Pass City to feel the majestic momentum of the "First and Greatest Pass Under Heaven." - Noon: Taste local delicacies at restaurants near the pass city, such as Jiayuguan roast meat and fried firecrackers, to enjoy a feast for your taste buds. - Afternoon: Then visit the First Pier of the Great Wall and the Overhanging Great Wall to deeply understand the history and culture of the Great Wall, absolutely stunning. - Evening: Return to the city to taste Jiayuguan's special snacks, such as Jiayuguan stuffed skin and pot stew, then go back to the hotel to rest. 4. Scenic Area Transportation - Scenic Area Shuttle: Ticket price is 35 yuan, needs to be purchased separately. Runs every half hour, includes round trips to three scenic spots. - Taxi: From Jiayuguan South to Jiayuguan Pass City is 19km, price around 45 yuan; from Jiayuguan Pass City to Overhanging Great Wall is 8.5km, price around 30 yuan; from Overhanging Great Wall to the First Pier of the Great Wall is 17km, price around 40 yuan. - Charter Car: Directly find a taxi to charter, price around 150 yuan/day, more cost-effective for groups. 5. Luggage Suggestions You can store your luggage at "Jiayuguan South Station" or "Pass City Scenic Area Service Center." 6. Food Recommendations - Jiayuguan Roast Meat: Famous for its unique flavor, made from local lamb, carefully marinated, tender and fragrant. - Fried Firecrackers: A special noodle dish, the noodles look like firecrackers, with a smooth and chewy texture, paired with delicious broth and vegetables, extremely tasty. - Jiayuguan Stuffed Skin: A traditional snack, with a smooth and delicate texture, paired with spicy seasoning, greatly increases appetite. - Pot Stew: A special breakfast, with chicken soup as the base, adding fried dough twists, gluten, etc., rich in flavor and nutrition. 7. Accommodation Suggestions There are various accommodation options in Jiayuguan city, including star-rated hotels, budget hotels, and homestays. To experience local customs, choose a homestay; for comfort and convenience, choose star-rated or budget hotels. 8. Travel Tips 1. From Zhangye Danxia to Jiayuguan, the drive takes about 3.5 hours, then another 5 hours to Dunhuang. 2. Jiayuguan consists of the inner city, outer city, Luocheng, Wengcheng, moat, and the north and south wings of the Great Wall, with a total length of about 60 kilometers, taking about 2 hours for a cursory visit. 3. The commonly said "Guan Zhao" (care) and "Duo Duo Guan Zhao" (take good care) originate from the last pass city of Jiayuguan, where the pass chief would issue a pass document, with a loud voice and interesting dialogue. 4. Photo Spots: Personally, both the upper and lower parts of the city tower are great for taking pictures, any side of the city wall as a background will produce good photos.

🌟Highlights: The First Pier of the Great Wall, a brilliant pearl of the western Great Wall in Jiayuguan, stands by the Taolai River, atop a cliff, and is known as the 'Most Dangerous Pier in the World.' Here, history and nature intertwine, with the beacon memories of the Ming Dynasty and the magnificent snowy scenery of the Qilian Mountains complementing each other. Walking through it feels like traveling back to those years of war, experiencing the resilience and indomitability of the Great Wall. 👍Highly Recommended: Spring, summer, autumn, and winter, with the changing seasons, the First Pier of the Great Wall welcomes every traveler from afar with its unique charm. Here, you can listen to the echoes of history and appreciate the gifts of nature. Whether climbing the steep pier or strolling by the Taolai River, you can forget the hustle and bustle and immerse yourself in this tranquility and grandeur. The First Pier of the Great Wall is not only a tourist attraction but also a witness to history and a cultural heritage. Come, let's embark on this journey of roots, feeling the pride and glory that belongs to the Chinese nation! 🕙Opening Hours: All year round, 8:00-18:00 📍Detailed Address: The First Pier of the Great Wall ✅Must Experience: Taolai River Cable Bridge, The First Pier. 🚉Transportation Guide: You can choose to purchase according to your needs. In terms of transportation, visitors can take a bus or taxi, which is very convenient. 💰Average Cost: The entrance ticket is combined with the Jiayuguan Fortress, priced at 110 yuan, but you need to buy a separate round-trip electric car ticket for 12 yuan per person. ⏳Tour Time: About 2 hours

Jiayuguan is the end of the Great Wall and is known as "the most majestic pass in the world". It was built in the fifth year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1372 AD). It is the most spectacular and complete pass along the Great Wall. When I stood at the foot of Jiayuguan: Feeling this 700-year-old, still majestic and magnificent ancient pass; Looking at the beautiful picture of Qilian Snow Mountain and the pass in the distance; I couldn't help but hear those historical poems: The wind is still there in the Gobi Desert, and the noble spirit will last forever in Jiayuguan The Yellow River is far away between white clouds, and there is an isolated city and ten thousand-foot mountains The vast Gobi Desert and the fierce west wind make me feel heroic. 🎫Ticket 110r (half price 55 from November 1st to April 30th in the off-season) Jiayuguan package includes three attractions: Jiayuguan Pass, the No. 1 Pier in the World, and the Cantilever Great Wall Among them, the must-see is the "Passage Scenic Area", and the other two can be chosen according to time and mood. Recommended: Guancheng + Cantilever Great Wall. The first pier is quite useless, with only a "pier platform" ruins. You can see it on the taxi returning to the high-speed rail station from Guancheng. · 🚄Recommend a one-day tour to Jiayuguan. Depart from Dunhuang in the morning and arrive at Jiayuguan South at 10:06; Leave Jiayuguan South for Zhangye at 18:22 in the afternoon. 🧳Luggage: You can leave it at "Jiayuguan South Station" or "Guancheng Scenic Area Service Center". · 🚖Transportation: ① Direct bus to scenic area: Ticket price is 🎫35, which needs to be purchased separately. The trip takes half an hour and includes a round trip to three attractions. ②Taxi: Jiayuguan South - Jiayuguan Pass: 19km, price is around 45. (The bus is not very convenient, there is no direct bus, you need to transfer. Jiayuguan Pass-Cantilever Great Wall: 8.5km, the price is about 30. Cantilever Great Wall-The First Pier of the Great Wall: 17km, the price is about 40. ③Charter: Find a taxi directly, ask him to charter a car and ask the price (it should be about 150/day). If there are many people, it is more cost-effective to charter a car. Food: Locals recommend going to Fuqiang Market, there are many snacks, Jiayuguan skewers must be eaten!

To the north, it connects to the Heishan Overhanging Great Wall, and to the south, it connects to the 'First Pier under Heaven', known as the 'First and Greatest Pass under Heaven'. It is the starting point of the western end of the Ming Great Wall — Jiayuguan It is also the shining pearl on the Northwest Grand Loop. When you come to Jiayuguan, whether it's for taking photos and checking in, or for a history lesson, The most correct way to open it, you must know! 🌟 Must-know historical anecdotes: 🔹Dingcheng Brick: A brick on the eaves platform behind the gate tower of the West Weng City. It is said to be the extra brick left over by the craftsmen who built the pass through calculation, claimed to be placed by immortals, and has existed since the Ming Dynasty! 🔹Ice Path for Transporting Stones: The stones used for building the pass tower were from Heishan and were too heavy to carry. The phrase 'Ice Path for Transporting Stones' fell from the sky, so the craftsmen poured water on the road in winter to make ice, which allowed them to transport the stones successfully! 🔹Goats Carrying Bricks: The construction of the higher city tower was difficult for human and horse power, so a shepherd boy hung the bricks on the goats' backs, lightly patted the goats, and they easily carried the bricks up the tower, which the craftsmen then imitated! 🔹Striking Stone and the Swallows' Cry: A pair of swallows built a nest at Rouyuan Gate. One day, the gate closed early, the female swallow returned, but the male swallow died hitting the wall as it could not enter. The female swallow died of grief, and the 'jiu jiu' cry of the swallows is said to be heard to this day! 🌟 Must-know knowledge points for visiting Jiayuguan: 📑 Architectural Overview: Jiayuguan city tower is composed of the inner city, outer city, and Weng city. The inner city tower is symmetrical, with a special horse path for easy access of warhorses to the city wall; the Weng city is convenient for soldiers to live; the outer city is mainly for defense and war preparation! 📑 Geographic Knowledge: Jiayuguan is the westernmost pass of the Hexi Corridor, with the majestic Qilian Mountains to the west, the desert area to the west, and Jiuquan to the east, an ancient military stronghold! 📑 Scenic Spot Knowledge: 1⃣ Stage: The Jiayuguan stage was built during the Qianlong period, depicting the stories of the Chinese 'Eight Immortals', with the Eight Trigrams on top; 2⃣ Rouyuan Gate: It implies that the Ming Dynasty implemented a conciliatory policy towards the ethnic groups outside the pass, achieving long-term peace and stability at the border; 3⃣ Guanghua Gate: Facing east, where the sun rises, symbolizing the auspicious energy shining over the land; 4⃣ Wenchang Pavilion: During the Ming and Qing dynasties, a place for literati to recite poetry, compose essays, and read books, and in the later Qing period, it became an office for officials; 5⃣ Guandi Temple: Built by the soldiers guarding the pass, symbolizing loyalty and bravery; 6⃣ Arrow Tower: An ancient lookout post, which allows easy observation of beacon fires in the south, west, and north directions of the city pass; 7⃣ Pass Permit: Imitating the ancient ceremony of passing through the gate, there is now a special person issuing pass documents, currently charging a toll of 30 yuan for passing through; 🧗‍♂️ Recommended Tour Route: Enter from the East Gate — Stele Corridor — Wenchang Pavilion — Guandi Temple — Stage — Chaozong Gate — Guerrilla General's Mansion — Striking Stone and the Swallows' Cry — Horse Path — Climb the City Wall — Guanghua Tower — South Enemy Tower — Corner Tower — City Wall — Guanzhao — Huiji Gate — Jiayuguan Gate — 'First and Greatest Pass under Heaven' Stele; 📸 Photo Check-in Points: 🍂 Chaozong Gate: Take photos of Rouyuan Gate from inside the gate tunnel, using a frame composition 🍂 Various angles to check in at the corner tower, arrow tower, and enemy tower 🍂 After exiting the west gate of Jiayuguan, walk two hundred meters to the right (towards the north gate), and use a telephoto lens to capture Jiayuguan with the snow-capped mountains in the background 🍂 Jiayuguan Sunset: At the west gate, you can photograph the sunset, and occasionally you will encounter a camel team passing by

The westernmost end of the Great Wall, the first beacon tower, is made of rammed earth and sits forlornly on the vast Gobi desert of the Northwest, telling tales of a thousand years of vicissitudes. The first beacon tower is located beside the Taolai River, at the southernmost end of the Jiayuguan western Great Wall, and is also the westernmost beacon tower of the Ming Dynasty's Great Wall. The first beacon tower was built in the 18th year of the Jiajing era of the Ming Dynasty (1539 AD) under the supervision of Li Han, the military preparation road of Suzhou. It stands 7.5 kilometers north of the pass city, towering nearly 56 meters above the cliff beside the Taolai River.

Coming to Jiayuguan, one would think of seeing the last pass of the magnificent Great Wall of our motherland. However, there are three attractions in Jiayuguan, one is the first pier of the Great Wall, one is the overhanging Great Wall, and the other is the main Jiayuguan city. These three attractions use a joint ticket, which can be used once purchased. We found a taxi locally and agreed to visit these three attractions for 100 yuan. The taxi driver introduced us to the general situation of the three attractions along the way, which deepened our understanding based on the homework we had done. The first stop is the first pier of the Great Wall. This place is known as the starting point of the Great Wall. In fact, at the Old Dragon Head of Shanhaiguan, there is also such a claim. This is not important, what is important is that this is indeed the starting or ending point of the Great Wall. Whether it's the first pier or the overhanging Great Wall behind, they are all built with earth. After thousands of years of wind, frost, rain and snow, the earth Great Wall is as hard as a rock. There is a river at the first pier, which winds through the deep ravine. It originates from the Qilian Mountains and Heishan, according to the Xiongnu language, it is called "Taolai River". Although the riverbed is dry and the water flow has become a stream, it also shows the beauty of nature in the cliffs on both sides. The overhanging Great Wall is very spectacular, built on two mountains. The city wall is made of earth from the nearby Heishan. The majesty of the Great Wall shows the weapon of the year against the enemy. The last stop is Jiayuguan City. This is where the pass is located. It is said that no one has broken this city for six hundred years. Due to time constraints, waiting to catch the train to Dunhuang, hurriedly write a few paragraphs and post a few pictures. Due to time constraints, waiting to catch the train to Dunhuang, hurriedly write a few paragraphs and post a few pictures.

Jiayuguan is located in the middle of the narrowest valley, 5 kilometers west of Jiayuguan City, Gansu Province. The city wall crosses the desert 🏜️Gobi, connected to the Black Mountain Hanging Wall Great Wall in the north and the No. 1 ☝️Mound in the world in the south. It is the westernmost pass of the Ming Great Wall and is known as the "Hexi Throat"! Built in the fifth year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1372), it is a transportation fortress on the ancient Silk Road in China and one of the three wonders of the Great Wall of China (Dongshan Pass, Zhongzhen Beitai, and Xijiayu Pass)! Because of its steep terrain and magnificent buildings, it is known as the key to the border. It is “the most majestic pass in the world”! Major attractions: Jiayuguan Pass, Hanging Wall Great Wall, the First Pier of the Great Wall, Heishan Stone Carvings, Mulan City, etc. National AA A A A-level scenic spot! National key cultural relic protection unit! National Patriotism Education Demonstration Base! ｜

Jia Yu Guan Fortress, the main fortress of the Great Wall of China, protecting from the northwest. Outside the fortress is a desert, like we see in a historical drama. #dreamdestination

The last military facility at the western end of the Great Wall, the first ridge of the Great Wall... Just as everything has an end, the end of the Great Wall, which seemed endless, ends with a huge valley. This place is a historical site, and the scenery is also a beautiful sight worth seeing at least once. Looking at the unique terrain, with the endlessly spreading wasteland plains and the valleys that are indiscriminately dug out, I could immediately understand why this place was the last military garrison at the time. The first ridge of the Great Wall, which contains the endlessly spreading wasteland desert and the dry Hexi Corridor, was more impactful than the Badaling Great Wall in Beijing. If you have the chance, be sure to visit. #Must-see historic site #Great Wall #Western end #First ridge of the Great Wall #China #China travel

The first pier of the Great Wall of Jiayuguan, today, these piers have lost the glory of the past. From a distance, they only think that they are the earthy piers in this desert. However, when they walk through the Gobi, they will be rewarded. When I got up the mound, I stroked its mottled and cold wall, or I couldnt help but think of the scene where the soldiers fired the signal on the pier and the smoke of the wolf. It was as if I could hear the killing of the soldiers. Innumerable soldiers returned to the dust in this dust, and there were countless soldiers who shed tears of homesickness. It has guarded the Chinese people for thousands of years. The bitterness of this is what our future generations have no way of knowing. Now they have to caress that it sighs and sighs. Although the first pier has been broken, it still stands on the steep cliff and never fell. The pier itself is like a dedicated guardian who guards the safety of Guancheng and is willing to be in this piece of yellow sand. Among them stands alone. For thousands of years, although it has been plagued by countless wars, it has not been able to withstand the years of polishing, and the traces of the wind and sand have all remained on the abutment. This is another record of the change of years.

The first pier in the world, also known as the Laihe Pier, is a pier at the southernmost tip of the Great Wall and a pier at the western end of the Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty. It is also the most spectacular and best preserved ancient military relationship along the Great Wall. The first pier of the Great Wall is the most important pier in Guannan, and it is responsible for the military information of the Guannan and Qilian Mountains. There are docks, hummers, locusts, food and accommodation, salary, etc., equipped with a certain number of guards. There are also ancient barracks near the , underground valleys, and hotels such as the Lai Inn.

The first scenic spot of the Great Wall is spectacular, with Jiuquan in the east, desert in the west, Jiayu in the north, Qilian in the south, and the river to the east. At the south end of the mountain, the mountain peaks are white all the year round, reflecting the blue sky, and it feels fresh and picturesque. As the saying goes, "there is a long way to go and the clouds are wet, and the wind is smooth and the forest is dancing." The scenic area is about 3.22 square kilometers. The scenic spot includes the first pier of the Great Wall, the comprehensive service area, the snorkeling snorkeling, the squatting inn, the Tianshou Suspension Bridge, the Drunken Sandy Field sculpture group, and the Chinese Dragon Forest. The first pier of the Great Wall was built in the 18th year of Ming Jiajing (AD 1539) by Li Han, the supervisor of Suzhou Bingdao Road, and 7.5 kilometers away from Guancheng in the north. The pier stands on the cliff nearly 56 meters high near the river. For its ambition, the famous Great Wall expert Mr. Luo Zhewen once had a vivid sigh: "Jiayuguan, the dangerous paintings are difficult, the piers are far away from each other, the Great Wall Road is connected to the mountains, and the arm is hard to climb." On the Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty on more than 10,000 Huali, there are countless piers and dense mountains, and the first pier of the Jiayuguan Great Wall echoes the old dragon on the coast of the Bohai Sea in Hebei, and together they build the first and last of the Great Dragon of the Great Wall of China. The reputation of the Chinese nation "Dragon". If the Great Wall is a monument to the Chinese nation, then the first pier of the Great Wall is the place where this monument has risen. Now, the pier is about 10 meters high, and its bottom is irregularly square. The bottom is 14 meters wide. The interior is still square, with a length and width of 6 meters. It is made of loess, and the layer of earthworm is 10-20 cm thick. The inscription on the "First Great Wall of the Great Wall" was inscribed by the late Wei Lu traditional general of the West Road Army, and the writing was elegant and free.