The correct way to visit Jiayuguan, which 99% of people don't know

To the north, it connects to the Black Mountain cantilevered Great Wall, and to the south, it joins the 'Number One Pier under Heaven', known as the 'First and Greatest Pass under Heaven'. It is the starting point of the western end of the Ming Great Wall - Jiayuguan. It is also the shining pearl on the Northwest Grand Loop. When you come to Jiayuguan, whether you're taking photos and checking in, or catching up on historical knowledge, The most correct way to open it, you must know! 🌟 Must-know historical anecdotes: 🔹 Fixed City Brick: A brick on the eaves platform behind the gate tower of the Western Pot City. It is said to be an extra brick left over by the craftsmen who built the pass through calculation, claimed to be placed by immortals, and has existed since the Ming Dynasty! 🔹 Ice Path for Transporting Stones: The stones used to build the pass tower were from Black Mountain and were too heavy to carry. The phrase 'Ice Path for Transporting Stones' fell from the sky, so the craftsmen poured water on the road in winter to make ice, which allowed them to transport the stones smoothly! 🔹 Goats Carrying Bricks: The construction of the higher city tower was difficult for human and horse power, so a shepherd boy hung bricks on the backs of goats, lightly patted the goats, and they easily carried the bricks up the tower, which the craftsmen then imitated! 🔹 Clapping Stones and the Swallow's Cry: A pair of swallows built a nest at the Rouyuan Gate. One day, the gate closed early, the female swallow had returned, but the male swallow could not enter and died upon hitting the wall. The female swallow died of grief, and the 'jiu jiu' sound of the swallow's cry is said to be heard to this day! 🌟 Must-know knowledge points for visiting Jiayuguan: 📑 Architectural Overview: Jiayuguan City Tower is composed of the inner city, outer city, and pot city. The inner city tower is symmetrical, with a special horse path for easy access of warhorses to the city wall; the pot city facilitates soldiers' living; the outer city is mainly for defense and war preparation! 📑 Geographic Knowledge: Jiayuguan is the westernmost pass of the Hexi Corridor, with the majestic Qilian Mountains to the west, a desert area to the west, and Jiuquan to the east, an ancient military stronghold! 📑 Scenic Spot Knowledge: 1⃣ Stage: The Jiayuguan stage was built during the Qianlong period, depicting the stories of the Chinese 'Eight Immortals', with the Eight Trigrams on top; 2⃣ Rouyuan Gate: It implies that the Ming Dynasty implemented a conciliatory policy towards the ethnic groups outside the pass, achieving long-term peace and stability at the border; 3⃣ Guanghua Gate: Facing east, where the sun rises, symbolizing the auspicious qi shining over the land; 4⃣ Wenchang Pavilion: During the Ming and Qing dynasties, a place for literati to compose poetry and read books, and in the later Qing period, it became an office for officials; 5⃣ Guandi Temple: Built by the soldiers guarding the pass, symbolizing loyalty and bravery; 6⃣ Arrow Tower: An ancient lookout post, which allows for convenient observation of beacon fires in the south, west, and north directions of the city pass; 7⃣ Pass Permit: Imitating the ancient ceremony of passing through the gate, there are now special personnel issuing pass documents, currently charging a toll of 30 yuan; 🧗‍♂️ Recommended Tour Route: Enter from the East Gate - Stele Corridor - Wenchang Pavilion - Guandi Temple - Stage - Chaozong Gate - Guerrilla General's Mansion - Clapping Stones and the Swallow's Cry - Horse Path - Climb the City Wall - Guanghua Tower - South Enemy Tower - Corner Tower - City Wall - Guanzhao - Huiji Gate - Jiayuguan Gate - 'First and Greatest Pass under Heaven' Stele;