Jiayuguan Attractions
The 9 Jiayuguan attractions listed here show why Jiayu Pass is one of the must-visit stops on the Silk Road. Jiayuguan boasts the western-most end of the Great Wall, the most westerly fort on the wall, a visually impressive 45° section called the Great Wall on the Cliff, and a Great Wall museum.
With short trips outside the city you can see a glacier, 1,600+-year-old tombs, virgin mountain forest, the world’s third largest gliding base, and the rock carvings of primitive nomads. Choose from our Jiayuguan tours and see these remarkable sights for yourself.
Jiayuguan Travel Guide
Jiayuguan Facts
- Chinese Name: 嘉峪关
- Chinese Pinyin: jiā yù guān
- English Name: Jiayuguan
- Location: Northwest of China
- Latitude: 39° 47' N
- Longitude: 98° 17' E
- Area: 2,935 sq. km. (1,133 sq. mi.)
- Time Zone: (UTC+8)
- Area Code: 0937
- Population: 140,000
