A breathtaking 3-day, 2-night frontier tour in Jiayuguan fulfills your dream of "a lone desert smoke rising straight"

Satisfies my ten thousand imaginations of "a solitary city surrounded by towering mountains"! 🏜️
In Jiayuguan, Gansu, I finally saw the frontier scenery from textbooks; every photo I took looks like an epic masterpiece 📸

📍3-day, 2-night immersive itinerary (deep frontier tour)
Day 1: Arrive in Jiayuguan → Cantilever Great Wall (open 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM) → Watch the Great Wall sunset 🌅
Day 2: Jiayuguan Fort (address: Xiongguan Square, Jiayuguan City) → First Pier of the Great Wall → Evening stroll at Tang Dynasty Food Street 🍢
Day 3: Wei-Jin Tomb Murals (address: Xincheng Town, Jiayuguan City) → Return trip

🌟Must-visit stunning attractions TOP list
1️⃣ Jiayuguan Fort
"The First and Greatest Pass Under Heaven" is truly amazing! 🏰
Climb the city tower to see the rammed earth walls stretching to the distant mountains, as if traveling back to the ancient frontier. Wearing Hanfu for photos is highly recommended for an instant epic vibe 👑
Ticket: 110 RMB (includes a combo ticket for three attractions)

2️⃣ Cantilever Great Wall
A giant dragon hanging on the cliff 🐉
Built on a 45-degree steep cliff, the Ming Great Wall here is a bit tiring to climb, but standing high up with the Gobi Desert and snow-capped mountains in the frame is absolutely worth it!
Ticket: 35 RMB

3️⃣ First Pier of the Great Wall
The westernmost starting point of the Great Wall 🔥
Stand on the suspended viewing platform overlooking the Tailai River Gorge. At dusk, the sunset dyes the entire valley golden—breathtakingly beautiful!
Ticket: 30 RMB

4️⃣ Wei-Jin Tomb Murals
The "underground art gallery" deep in the Gobi 🖼️
Well-preserved murals depict ancient life scenes. It’s a niche spot but full of historical atmosphere! You can also experience the mysterious vibe of the underground palace~

🚗 Complete transportation guide
✈️ Plane: Direct flight to Jiayuguan Airport, 30-minute taxi to downtown (about 50 RMB)
🚄 High-speed rail: Get off at Jiayuguan South Station, take bus No. 12 directly to Jiayuguan Fort scenic area (2 RMB)
🚌 Scenic shuttle bus: Shuttle buses connect Jiayuguan Fort, Cantilever Great Wall, and First Pier (combo ticket 80 RMB/person)

🍢 Authentic food recommendations
✨ Grilled lamb skewers (10 RMB for 3): freshly cut and grilled, sprinkled with cumin and chili powder, so delicious it makes you cry!
✨ Huguo noodles (8 RMB): Jiayuguan’s specialty breakfast! Fried dough twists and gluten soaked in chicken soup, topped with cilantro—absolutely amazing~
✨ Hand-pulled lamb (60 RMB/person): super tender meat with no gamey taste, perfect dipped in garlic paste!
✨ Apricot peel water (5 RMB): made from local Li Guang apricots, sweet and sour to refresh and cut grease, you can drink three cups a day!

⚠️ Tips to avoid pitfalls
1️⃣ Negotiate the price before riding camels in the scenic area; 30 RMB per round is normal
2️⃣ The Gobi has very strong UV rays! SPF50+ sunscreen and sunglasses are a must 🕶️
3️⃣ Don’t buy souvenirs at the scenic area entrance; supermarkets in the city are cheaper
4️⃣ Large temperature differences and strong winds in spring and autumn, remember to bring a windbreaker 🧥

The desolation and grandeur of the frontier can truly move you to tears! Before it becomes too popular, hurry and check out this secret textbook-like wonder~