Jiayuguan Fortress: China's greatest pass under heaven
Dubbed China’s greatest pass under heaven, the Jiayuguan Pass has been the anchor of the westernmost point of the Great Wall in Ming Dynasty, having served as a passageway for armies, merchants and envoys in the old days. Today, officials are aiming to transform the old steel production town into a tourist destination, benefiting from the launch of a high-speed rail route in 2014.
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The Great Wall & the fort of Jiayuguan (CHINA) | Episode 1 | 中国长城要塞—嘉峪关
???? Episode 1 of 4000 km, 1 month | Epic trip from North to South in CHINA
???? Rich culture and huge history of China makes this country beautiful. Jiayuguan fort is a pass standing at the western end of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall. It is located in Gansu province.
???? La riche culture et la grande histoire chinoise rendent ce pays magnifique. Le fort de Jiayuguan est situé à l'extrémité ouest de la Grande Muraille de la dynastie Ming. Il est situé dans la province du Gansu.
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Climbing the Great Wall, Jiayuguan, China
Climbing the Great Wall in Jiayuguan China
Photography of The Great Wall of China in Jiayuguan, China
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About the Video:
Rather than going to usual spot in China to see the Great Wall, I decided to go a bit off the beaten path. Instead, I headed over to the city of Jiayuguan to see the westernmost section of the Great Wall of China.
It was a good decision, I think, as the wall was fairly under-visited. We only saw a couple other tourists the whole time we were there. But it actually left me longing to see the classic sections of the Great Wall of China as well. I guess that's another activity for another trip.
Anyways, this video features some of the travel photography I shot along this section of the great wall. I couldn't, unfortunately, shoot during the golden hour as the park was close. Moreover, the weather wasn't really cooperating. Still, it was a pretty awesome experience and I got some good photos despite the average weather and light.
Jiayuguan: The fortress guarding the “Mouth of China” and a glacier in the Gobi Desert
Join Travelogue presenter Tianran He at Jiayuguan – home to an impenetrable fortress that once guarded the “Mouth of China.” There, he’ll discover ancient treasures buried beneath the ground and explore Asia’s most accessible glacier, high up above the Gobi Desert.
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China, Silk Road - Jiayuguan pass
Photographer:Samuel Magal (samuel@sites-and-photos.com) Among the passes on the Great Wall, Jiayuguan is the most intact surviving ancient military building. The pass is also known by the name the First and Greatest Pass Under Heaven, which is not to be confused with the First Pass Under Heaven, a name for Shanhaiguan at the east end of the Great Wall near Qinhuangdao, Hebei.
The Great Wall of China - Juyong Pass (Slideshow)
Enjoy exploration of the walls and towers of The Great Wall of China (万里长城).
Presented section is located in Juyong Pass (Juyonguan, 居庸关). That part of Great Wall is the closest one to Beijing - approximately 60 km northwest of the city. It is one of the most popular section of the Great Wall and one of the greatest fortress of the entire Great Wall.
The Great Wall is UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New 7 Wonders of The World.
Literal meaning of its Chinese name is Long Wall (Chang Cheng) and „Ten-Thousand Miles Long (i.e. very, very long) Wall” (Wan Li Chang Cheng).
Snapshots from 2011.
I would like to draw Your attention to the fact that the higher You climb, the less people You meet on the stairs. You can note it while watching the slideshow. Remember about it while struggling to reach Your goals.
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ARTS BAND on GREAT WALL of China 2016 (Jiayuguan city)
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Okay Turn Left: Great Wall, Silk Road | Jiayuguan
We’ve reached where the ancient Great Wall ends and the Silk Road starts in Jiayuguan.
Jiayuguan Great Wall (嘉峪關)
Among the passes on the Great Wall of China, Jiayuguan is the most intact surviving ancient military building. The pass is also known by the name the First and Greatest Pass Under Heaven (天下第一雄关).
Jiayuguan is a pass standing at the western end of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall. Different from the well-known sections built with stones or bricks, Jiayuguan Great Wall was built with rammed earth, making yellow its dominant hue and helping the pass blend harmoniously with the surrounding desert. The city where the pass is located is named after the pass, also called Jiayuguan, sitting in China’s northwest Gansu Province.
Jiayuguan Pass was built in the Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644) under the supervision of a founding general of the Ming Dynasty - Feng Sheng. It was also a vital traffic fort along the Silk Road, the world's oldest trading route, connecting China, Central Asia and Europe.
Jiayuguan, Great Wall's most western side
Going to Jiayu pass and the most western side of China in a small blog.
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Jiayuguan Great Wall
Jiayuguan is the western end of the Great Wall built in the Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644). It was an important military fortress and also a vital traffic fort along the Silk Road, the world's oldest trading route, connecting China, Central Asia and Europe. Standing in the endless desert with rolling mountains as its backdrop, this isolated pass will take you back to the desolation and loneliness of frontier life in ancient times.
Best Attractions and Places to See in Jiayuguan, China
Jiayuguan Travel Guide. MUST WATCH. Top things you have to do in Jiayuguan. We have sorted Tourist Attractions in Jiayuguanfor You. Discover Jiayuguanas per the Traveler Resources given by our Travel Specialists. You will not miss any fun thing to do in Jiayuguan.
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The Great Wall of China at Sumatai 2004
A visit to the Great Wall at Sumatai. This location was far from the usual Tourists location. Still mostly not repaired it was a incredible and exiting tour.
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The Great Wall Of China - Juyongguan Pass ,Beijing ,China
Juyongguan Great Wall is one of the three most famous passes along the Great Wall of China, together with Jiayuguan and Shanhaiguan. 37 miles (60 km) from downtown Beijing. Juyong Pass was a solid stronghold encircling a valley, which was the northern direct access to Beijing in ancient times. Situated in a valley surrounded by mountains on two sides, it has long been a military stronghold.
The total length of the Great Wall of China built in different dynasties is 21,196.18 kilometers.
It was first built in the Spring and Autumn Period (770 – 476 BC) and Warring States Period (476 – 221 BC) by Yan State as a fortification, and was linked to the Great Wall of China in the Southern and Northern Dynasties (386 – 589).
Zhu Yuanzhang, the first emperor of the Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644), ordered the pass to be rebuilt to protect the northern borders from Mongol invasions. The extant pass was built then, and renovated in 1992.The mountain to the east is the 492 feet (150 meters) high Cuiping Mountain, with 4,921 feet (1,500 meters) of wall on its ridges.). Juyongguan Pass has two 'sub-passes,' one at the valley's south and the other at the north. The southern one is called Nan (pass) and the northern is called Badaling.There's no restaurant in the scenic area. You'd better take some snacks. Visitors always get sweating. So bringing some bottled water is also necessary. The best times to visit this section are April, May, September and October. In April and May, the green mountains are dotted with beautiful flowers.
There is a high platform called Cloud Platform in the center of the pass. It is a white marble construction. There used to be buildings on top of the platform, but they were destroyed by fire and only the marble base remains. An arched doorway penetrates the platform. On the walls of the doorway, statues of four heavenly gods and sutra scriptures were carved.
The Jiayuguan Fortress
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Reborn! Great Wall maintenance project completed in Jiayuguan, NW China
Reborn! Great Wall maintenance project completed in NW China. The repair work involves Jiayu Pass at the westernmost end of the Great Wall.