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Jiayuguan

Great Wall history at the edge of the Gobi Desert

Jiayuguan

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Jiayuguan grew around the formidable pass that guarded the western end of the Ming Great Wall. Walk through the restored fortress, see sections of wall crossing the surrounding desert and learn how the Hexi Corridor linked imperial China with Central Asia. The city’s open landscapes and military heritage make it a focused and atmospheric stop on a longer Silk Road journey.

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