Jiayuguan: This is the proper way to experience the "First and Greatest Pass Under Heaven"

Traveling in Gansu, I came to Jiayuguan again. Not just to check in, but to stand on the city wall and look out at the soldiers guarding the frontier, saying, "You have held the line, and we see you"…

🌟 Immersive Experience
1️⃣ Wear Hanfu for a photoshoot
✅ Rent Hanfu inside the fortress and travel back to the Ming Dynasty! Overlooking the fortress looks like a military sand table, with the Qilian Snow Mountains as the perfect backdrop!

2️⃣ Unlock the Great Wall’s secret code
Touch the city wall and wait for the soft light after 4 PM. The setting sun dyes the wall golden, making every shot a dramatic masterpiece!

3️⃣ Combine the two cities
Shoot combining the fortress scenic area with Jiayuguan cityscape, a dialogue between ancient and modern.

4️⃣ Gaze at the Qilian Mountains
On clear days, you can capture Jiayuguan and the Qilian Mountains in the same frame, creating a stunning scene.

💡 Practical Tips
📍 Address: 5 km west of Jiayuguan City
⏰ Time: Recommended 2-3 hours
🚗 Transportation: Taking a taxi from downtown to the fortress is super convenient and costs just the starting fare!

Post by NomadWanderlust$22 | Oct 16, 2025