Jiayuguan Fortress
Jiayuguan Fortress
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Anne B
Beijing, China74 contributions
Oct 2020 • Friends
The place is historically very important but honestly we did not get very much from the whole story behind.
Some explanations in English are hardly to understand, others are better.
Might be a good idea to take the audio guide to understand more about the background and give better ideas about the life which happened in the Fortress.
Some explanations in English are hardly to understand, others are better.
Might be a good idea to take the audio guide to understand more about the background and give better ideas about the life which happened in the Fortress.
Written 8 October 2020
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Zarza's Travels
Auckland, New Zealand1,000 contributions
Jul 2021 • Friends
It wasn't quite what I was expecting, very modern and not much information available about the history of the place. Having seen several sections of the wall, this was probably the least impressive. I think if you only have a short time here, missing this and going straight to the part of the wall you can climb is probably your best bet! Was quite busy when I went, lots of selfie requests and people blocking quite small paths trying to get the perfect picture. In summary, it was ok, but nothing special.
Written 16 July 2021
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worldnomad_01
Los Angeles, CA1,597 contributions
Sept 2014 • Couples
As others have mentioned, the fortress was entirely rebuilt but it still made for a very interesting and enjoyable place for us. The architecture of the buildings, the small Daoist temple, the acrobats, the people in uniforms of the time recreating ancient battles, the interesting guy, dressed in a historic costume, selling "ancient" Chinese "passports" with your name on it and a variety of other merchants selling all kind of stuff, they all contributed to a very enjoyable time. Bactrian camel riding is available or, for more excitement, you could try a motorized delta wing flight, which will surely make you feel so happy once you're back on solid ground.
We had a blast ...
We had a blast ...
Written 6 October 2014
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Foo Vung T
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia93 contributions
Sept 2019 • Couples
Before stepping into this Fortress, one should google and understand the history of this place. The place is well maintained. However it can be crowded with loads of tour buses. The place is not huge. If you have a guide, it will be even more meaningful.
Written 11 September 2019
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Walter v
Beijing, China40 contributions
Apr 2017 • Friends
The fortress is fascinating in many aspects. First and foremost because of it's location (Hexi corridor, just in between two mountains) and history. The fort has been renovated well, but it makes it a bit too 'sculptured' at the same time. In the surroundings, many efforts are mad to lute tourists, such as camel rides, quad rids, arrow shooting etc.
In the background you see the 'booming' city: huge steel and coal factories. I actually found that charming in a way. This is the 'real' China.
In the background you see the 'booming' city: huge steel and coal factories. I actually found that charming in a way. This is the 'real' China.
Written 29 April 2017
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Shareru
Amsterdam, The Netherlands56 contributions
May 2016 • Friends
As others have mentioned this fortress has been restored. However not rebuilt from the ground up. Although I'm not a fan of these massive restorations, once you see the exhibition after entry you understand why it is necessary. In only several decades in the 20th century big parts of the wall started crumbling down and restorations are needed to save it. You can question the way it is done, but all in all it gives an impression of what it must have looked like when it was fully functional.
It is unfortunate that there isn't more information here about the way of life in the fortress, instead there games that can be played, like bow and arrow or riding a camel. Could be nice if you're here with kids. Without rushing or stalling it took us 1,5 hrs. Skip the little cart at the entrance, it's a very short walk to the fortress entrance. We found the exit to be confusing, but it seems which ever road you take you'll end up at the same exit, which is different from the entrance.
For a visit to the Fortress and Wall we paid 100rmb to our taxi driver to drive us and wait. We skipped the sign post even though it is included in the 120rmb ticket for the three sites.
I found the photo opps to be limited as much of the surrounding area is heavy industry. Still an interesting place to visit.
It is unfortunate that there isn't more information here about the way of life in the fortress, instead there games that can be played, like bow and arrow or riding a camel. Could be nice if you're here with kids. Without rushing or stalling it took us 1,5 hrs. Skip the little cart at the entrance, it's a very short walk to the fortress entrance. We found the exit to be confusing, but it seems which ever road you take you'll end up at the same exit, which is different from the entrance.
For a visit to the Fortress and Wall we paid 100rmb to our taxi driver to drive us and wait. We skipped the sign post even though it is included in the 120rmb ticket for the three sites.
I found the photo opps to be limited as much of the surrounding area is heavy industry. Still an interesting place to visit.
Written 8 May 2016
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Alan-Phillips6
Auckland Central, New Zealand20 contributions
Jun 2015 • Solo
It was fascinating.... you dont get as many tourists as you do when visiting the wall in Beijing and in other areas - and that is the beauty of it. It is easily accessible. It is also not as commercialised.
I like the fact that local people in this region are highly dependant on tourism as they go the extra mile and they want you to tell others about the place.
You also see more of tancient and the real China that we read in history books. T
Its remote and one can enjoy the region without the hustle and bustle of the 2 largest cities in China. - that is good.
Furthermore you get to see blue sky all the time.
I like the fact that local people in this region are highly dependant on tourism as they go the extra mile and they want you to tell others about the place.
You also see more of tancient and the real China that we read in history books. T
Its remote and one can enjoy the region without the hustle and bustle of the 2 largest cities in China. - that is good.
Furthermore you get to see blue sky all the time.
Written 23 June 2015
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DawgAbroad
Seattle, Washington24 contributions
Jul 2014 • Friends
As other reviewers have mentioned this is no longer a historical site, but a re-creation of one. Save your time and skip this entire area of Gansu, as everything is "restored" in the Chinese way, meaning it's not so much restored as it is torn down and rebuilt. Total waste of time and money.
Written 15 August 2014
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Stubie6
Canberra, Australia12 contributions
Jul 2013 • Couples
We were excited to come to Jiayuguan to see a part of history but ended up finding this place- a recreation through the eyes of Chinese tourism. The fort might as well be in the outskirts of Beijing since it's a total reconstruction. Even though the whole thing looked new, many parts of the site were being renovated when we were there so totally unaccessible. The ticket price was something like 120kuai/pp despite most of the place being closed. The lake was a dried up bog. Vendors inside desperately tried to sell you bicycles, knik-knaks, archery, costume-photos, puppet shows, etc as if they knew you were bored.
The fool who designed the place cut corners. Cannons (yes, cannons) lined the walls but were universally falling off their mounts and there was rubbish everywhere. You can safely conclude your money is going straight into the corrupt officials pockets who ruined the site in the first place.
The fool who designed the place cut corners. Cannons (yes, cannons) lined the walls but were universally falling off their mounts and there was rubbish everywhere. You can safely conclude your money is going straight into the corrupt officials pockets who ruined the site in the first place.
Written 5 August 2013
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Ronald Simanjuntak
Jakarta, Indonesia29 contributions
Oct 2019
I visited it on a Monday after the Golden Week, and found a big crowd of tourists who try to pass the entrance. The queue was not effective and it took 1 hour for me in queueing just to pass the ticket checking point. Not sure what is wrong on that day.
So, it's better to come early to beat the crowd. It's open by 08:00 or 08:30, depends on the season.
For a photography enthusiast, there is a bonus if come early.
After you enter the complex from the East Gate, just quick pass the West Gate (you can come back to the inner court later). You will be on the dessert. Then hike the small hill on the north part of the wall. You will have a good spot to take a clear picture of the fortress from outside with a sidelight of the morning sun illuminate its east wall and Qilian Mountain on the background.
So, it's better to come early to beat the crowd. It's open by 08:00 or 08:30, depends on the season.
For a photography enthusiast, there is a bonus if come early.
After you enter the complex from the East Gate, just quick pass the West Gate (you can come back to the inner court later). You will be on the dessert. Then hike the small hill on the north part of the wall. You will have a good spot to take a clear picture of the fortress from outside with a sidelight of the morning sun illuminate its east wall and Qilian Mountain on the background.
Written 25 October 2019
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