Jiayuguan is known as the "First and Greatest Pass under Heaven"

Jiayuguan, acclaimed as the "First and Greatest Pass under Heaven", is situated at the crucial passageway between the east and the west, with Shanhaiguan to the east and Zhenbeitai to the west, while Jiayuguan itself is located right here. Historically, this place was the strategic throat of the Hexi Corridor. Due to its unique geographical position, it was praised as the key to the border areas, guarding the important passage of the Silk Road. The construction of Jiayuguan Fort began in the fifth year of the Hongwu reign of the Ming Dynasty. After 168 years of meticulous construction, from its initial establishment to completion, this majestic pass was finally able to present its complete appearance. As an important pass among the nine towns along the Great Wall during the Ming Dynasty, Jiayuguan is one of the three great wonders of the Great Wall of China. Its grand architecture and strategic terrain are truly deserving of the title of the world's first. Today, the Jiayuguan Fort is well-preserved. Its solid stone walls and towering watchtowers still allow people to feel the wisdom and courage of the ancients. This place is not only an important transportation fortress of the ancient Silk Road but also a symbol of the unyielding and united spirit of the Chinese nation. Stepping onto the ancient pass of Jiayuguan, one seems to hear the echoes of history and feel the grandeur of those tumultuous historical periods. This place has witnessed the glory and honor of countless heroes and the splendid history of the Chinese nation.