Yangguan Pass Scenic Area
A strategic gateway on the southern route of the Silk Road, established as a pass under Emperor Wu of Han; Wang Wei's verse "I urge you to drink one more cup of wine — west of Yang Pass you'll meet no old friends" made it immortal
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 08:30-18:00
- Ticket
- approx. CNY 50
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
A strategic gateway on the southern route of the Silk Road, Yangguan was established as a pass under Emperor Wu of Han; Wang Wei's verse "I urge you to drink one more cup of wine — west of Yang Pass you'll meet no old friends" made it immortal. The Han-dynasty beacon tower ruins on Dundun Mountain at Gudongtan and the new Yangguan Museum (with statue groups of Silk Road figures such as Zhang Qian and Xuanzang) together form a frontier-history classroom. Wowa Pool beyond the pass is said to be where Emperor Wu of Han obtained his heavenly horses; oasis vineyards and the Gobi frame each other, and the walk beyond the pass lets you experience the vastness of "going west out of Yang Pass".
Getting there: Self-drive southwest of the city (approx. 70 km)
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