The First Majestic Pass Under Heaven! — Jiayuguan Pass

A Must-Visit in Gansu! The iron-clad fortress guarding the western frontier! 🔥 Why Visit The western starting point of the Great Wall! An impregnable stronghold where "one warrior guards the pass against ten thousand"! 📍 Address Yuquan Town, Jiayuguan City, Gansu Province 🚌 Transportation Tips 20-minute airport shuttle ride, ~30 RMB taxi from downtown 🚶🏻‍♂️ Explorer's Route 1️⃣ Jiayuguan Fortress Snap the iconic "First Majestic Pass Under Heaven" plaque! Ascend Guanghua Tower for panoramic views of Qilian Mountains' snow peaks, touch Ming Dynasty brick carvings 📸 Hidden photo spot: Horse Path corner captures the wall snaking into snowy mountains 2️⃣ Overhanging Great Wall 1.5km hiking challenge! Vertically clinging to Black Mountain cliffs like a soaring dragon 💡 Tips: Bring ample water! Zero shade—apply triple-layer sunscreen 3️⃣ First Beacon Tower Ming Dynasty ruin by Taolai River Valley, with cliffside glass platform (weak knees alert!) 🌄 Best time: Sunset for the poetic "lone smoke over vast desert" view ⚠️ Pitfall Avoidance • "Free photos" at exit push expensive frames • Camel ride prices vary—bargain hard • Midday summer walls become foot griddles!