1-Day Side Trip to Jiayuguan

- Jiayuguan Pass Tour

Trip Highlights - Attractions involved: Jiayuguan Pass, the Wine Springs of the Western Han, an Ancient Bell and Drum. Jiayuguan is located about 30 kilometers north west part of Jiuquan city. Well known Jiayuguan pass is lying there, which is on the most western point of the Great Wall. If you have plenty time for your Jiuquan sightseeing around, the side trip to Jiayuguan is a good choice. Accordingly, we kindly provide you a 1-day side trip from Jiuquan to Jiayuguan. If you are interested in this one-day side trip, welcome to contact us! We guarantee you a pleasant side trip in Jiayuguan.
Availability: Daily.      Pick-up Point & Time: Your hotel, 8:30am.      Finishing Point & Time: Your hotel, 5:00pm.      Duration: 8 hours.

Tour Itinerary: (Lunch)
In the morning, you will be picked up from the hotel and driven to Jiayuguan Pass, which is situated on the most western point of the Great Wall. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery there and learn some knowledge about Chinese history. Following the Jiayuguan Pass, visitors are taken to the Wine Springs of the Western Han (206 B.C.-24 A.D.), a classical garden which reflects the heroic vigor of the Western Han Dynasty in southern Yangtze River style, and an Ancient Bell and Drum Tower. After the tour, you will be sent back to your hotel. (Service End)

Attraction Description
Jiayuguan Pass
Jiayuguan Pass is situated about six kilometers southwest of Jiangyuguan City in Gansu Province. It represents the western starting point of a section of the Great Wall constructed during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The pass lies at the base of a narrow valley, and takes its name from one of the surrounding hills, the Jiayu. Commonly referred to as the finest example of its kind on earth, Jiayuguan pass is the best preserved of the Great Wall's ancient military fortresses.
The Wine Springs of the Western Han
The Wine Spring of the Western Han Dynasty is a classical garden, lying 1.2 miles east of Jiuquan City, which reflects the heroic vigor of the Western Han Dynasty in southern Yangtze River style. The main scenic spots in the park are Spring Lake, the wine spring of the Western Han Dynasty, and a large ancient garden architecture complex. The southern gate of the park is the main entrance.