After running 380 kilometers from Dunhuang Express, we came to Gansu’s iron and steel town, Jiayuguan City. This is the starting point of the western end of the Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty. After the Great Wall culture of the Han people walked here, it continued to move towards the Silk Road culture of cultural exchange between the East and the West. The iron and steel city can be said to come from the gathering of heavy troops and guarding the border, but it also represents the rich mineral deposits of Jiayuguan City. The metallurgical industry is the main modern economic activity. The most important large-scale enterprise group is the Jiuquan Iron and Steel Company. The hotel is also the Jiayuguan Jiugang Hotel operated by the Jiugang Group.
The same city, in different dynasties, will always show different styles, but the various continuations of history and culture will eventually be deeply buried in the genes of the city.When you come to Jiayuguan City, which is named after Jiayuguan, how can you not visit Jiayuguan?The three major attractions in Jiayuguan are the Xuanbi Great Wall, Jiayuguan Gate Tower, and the first pier of the Great Wall. Jiayuguan Gate Tower is the most well-developed tourist park and the first attraction arranged by most tourists.
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Located in the middle of the Hexi Corridor, "Jiayuguan," the world’s number one male pass, is located at the pass between the Heishan and Qilian Mountains. It has excellent geographical advantages. The Jiuyanquan Lake in Guancheng can also provide water for the people’s livelihood and the garrison. The DPRK chose to build a city here. It was built nine years earlier than the Shanhaiguan Pass, the world's first pass on the east. The Great Wall can be connected to the Black Mountain 8 kilometers to the north, and the Great Wall can be connected to the world's first pier 7 kilometers to the south.
Looking back at the intriguing history, the Ming Dynasty built the world's No. XNUMX Xiongguan and the world's No. XNUMX pass. The fate of the two is different. After the completion of Jiayu Pass, it has never been baptized by war, and it will never be used. Fortunate for the people.When there was no war on the western front, the Shanhaiguan of the eastern brothers was a disaster within the Xiaoqiang. Wu Sanguining led Qing troops into the customs to check and balance the king. Military diplomacy is always an extension of internal affairs.
▲ When you get up early in the morning, you can see many large chimneys symbolizing the metallurgical industry from the balcony of the Jiugang Hotel.
▲ On the west side of Jiayuguan City, there are famous sightseeing spots such as the Great Wall, Guancheng and the First Pier.
▲Billboards of the Silk Road International Tourism Festival participating in this time can be seen in various key tourist attractions.
▲ Jiayuguan Pass is listed as a 5A national tourist attraction.
China is rated according to 12 items including tourism transportation, tourism, safety, health, post and telecommunications services, shopping, operation and management, resources and environmental protection, annual tourist arrivals, and tourist sampling satisfaction rate. Those with high scores can be classified as AAAAA-level tourist attractions. , As of October 2014, there are a total of 10 177A-level scenic spots.
▲ A shuttle bus is provided in the scenic area. From the entrance of the park to the entrance of Guancheng, there is still a long way!
▲ The outermost entrance of Guancheng.
▲ The monument of Xiongguan Pass in the world is really old!
▲ The large open space at the outer entrance of Guancheng is the place where a large number of soldiers are stationed and practiced.Remember when I was a soldier before!
▲ Guandi Temple.
▲ There is a stage directly in front of Guandi Temple, which can reward gods and entertain.
▲ The legend of hitting Shi Yanming.In ancient times, people regarded the sound of Yanming in Jiayuguan as the sound of auspiciousness.
▲ Is this a cave under the wall of the city wall after years of hitting the rock? !Modern tourists can't do it, it will destroy the monuments.
▲On the left is the horse track on the upper city wall, and next to it is a modern staircase built for tourists to walk on.
▲ Only flying birds and high-altitude aircraft can have a complete overview of Jiayuguan.
▲ In the martial arts field in Guancheng, there are regular performances here.If you have time, you can stop here to watch.
▲ The place where the candlestick is placed, which just can block the wind through the city wall.
▲ The famous "a piece of brick" legend, also called "Dingcheng Brick", conveys the superb skills of the craftsmen who built the city wall.
▲ The bricks at the two corners next to the Dingcheng brick are loose, preventing anyone from walking over to move it. Everyone noticed a brick gap in the upper left corner! ?
▲ Cosplay on the martial arts field is over!The whole army returned to rest.
▲ After stepping out of Jiayuguan Gate, the Silk Road is oncoming!
▲ Before leaving customs, remember to check your passport first and ask for help!
▲ There are many nostalgic exhibitions and small booths next to the martial arts field in Guancheng, for tourists to walk around.
▲ Of course, there are vaudeville performances, so remember to give a tip after watching it!
▲ The Guerrilla General's Mansion.
▲ Lin Zexu's "Gan Fu from Jiayuguan".
The governor of the Qing Dynasty, who resisted foreign forces in the East, ended up being sent to the western frontiers, just as the Ming Dynasty Jiayuguan was useless.From the end of Ming Dynasty to the end of Qing Dynasty, looking back at history, there are always many interesting things.
Strictly close the Baichijie Tianxi, and thousands of miles will be recruited to station in the horseshoe.Fei Pavilion connects Qin Shu straight away, and the dazzling wall obliquely presses Longyun low.
The Tianshan Mountains are slashed and stand shoulders, and the vast expanse of the sea is fascinated.Who knows the dangers of the ages?Looking back, I saw a pill of mud.
▲ In 138 and 119 BC, Zhang Qian of the Han Dynasty visited the Western Regions twice to open up traffic between the Central Plains and the Western Regions, which also represented the opening of the Silk Road.
◎ Jiayuguan Great Wall Cultural Tourism Scenic Spot
– Location: Guancheng South Road, Jiayuguan City, Gansu Province (5 kilometers away from the urban area)
– Tel: +86 937-6396110, +86 937-6396058
– Transportation: Take the No. 4 bus route to the scenic area directly, the journey takes 20 minutes, and the fare is RMB 1
– Tickets: RMB 100/person (peak season. May-October), RMB 5/person (low season. November-April)
-Opening hours: 08:30-18:00
- Official website:http://www.jygtour.com.cn/
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