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Jiayuguan Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

prefecture-level city in Gansu, China

About Jiayuguan

Known as the 'mouth of China' because of its position at the end of theGreat Wall of Chinawhere it guarded the western boundary of Ming Dynasty China. The narrow river passage heading southeast from here is known as the Hexi Corridor and is nicknamed the 'throat of China'.

Top Attractions in Jiayuguan

Explore the best things to see and do in Jiayuguan:

  • Great Wall Museum
  • Jiayuguan City Museum
  • Jiayu Pass
  • Overhanging Wall
  • Wei Jin Tombs

Where to Eat in Jiayuguan

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Aili-Bakery
  • 🍴Jinhua Jiulou
  • 🍴Night Market (富强市场)

Where to Stay in Jiayuguan

  • 🏨Great Wall Hotel Jiayuguan
  • 🏨Huili Business Hotel
  • 🏨Jiaguguan Hotel
  • 🏨Jiaotong
  • 🏨Jiayuguan Yuda Hotel
  • 🏨Jinye Binguan

Jiayuguan Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including:

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