Yumen Pass (Jade Gate)
玉门关遗址 · Yùmén Guān
A lonely mud-brick fort on the Silk Road’s western frontier, with Han dynasty Great Wall ruins nearby.
Booking recommendedBring your passport2 hours on site; about 1.5 hours’ drive each way
Tip
Pair it with the Yadan landforms the same day and end there for sunset.
- Opening hours
- Tickets 08:00–19:00; last shuttle 19:00
- Price
- ¥40 (covers Yumen Pass, the Han Great Wall and Hecang fort) plus ¥50 compulsory shuttle
- How to book
- Buy on Trip.com or the official WeChat account with your passport, or at the visitor centre.
- Getting there
- About 90 km northwest of town. Hire a car with driver or join a “west line” day tour with Yadan
- Address in Chinese
- 甘肃省酒泉市敦煌市玉门关遗址景区
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Checked against these sources on 2026-09-27. Rules change often, so confirm on the official site before you go.
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