Jiayuguan (嘉峪关)

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Area & Population

Area: 1,224 km²
Population: ~310,000 (2020)

Name Origin

Jiayuguan is named after the westernmost end of the Great Wall of China, a strategic fortress city in Gansu.

Happiness Index

7.0/10 — Residents enjoy a balanced lifestyle with modern amenities and cultural richness.

Metro & Transport

Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) has domestic flights. Jiayuguan Railway Station and South Station connect to Lanzhou and Urumqi on the Lanzhou–Xinjiang railway. Buses and taxis serve the city.

Universities

Gansu University of Chinese Medicine (Jiayuguan campus) and Jiayuguan Vocational College are the main institutions.

Natural Resources

Jiayuguan lies at the Hexi Corridor's western end with arid continental climate, desert, mountains, and the Qilian Mountains to the south.

Attractions in Jiayuguan

Visit Jiayuguan Fort, the Overhanging Great Wall, the First Beacon Tower, and the Wei-Jin Tombs.

Popular Routes

Day 1: Jiayuguan Fort and Overhanging Great Wall.
Day 2: First Beacon Tower and Wei-Jin Tombs.

Food & Dining

Try Gansu-style lamb noodles, grilled lamb, yellow river carp, and local dried fruits.

Shopping

Great Wall souvenirs, Gansu dried fruits, jade, and Hexi Corridor crafts are popular.

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