Recently, the National Tourism Standardization Technical Committee announced its third batch of national model units for civilized tourism, with Jiayuguan Cultural Relics Scenic Area making the prestigious list.
With a history spanning over 650 years, Jiayuguan Fort has been successively designated as:
One of China's first Major Historical and Cultural Sites Protected at the National Level
A UNESCO World Heritage Site
Among China's first batch of 5A-level tourist attractions
The site attracts millions of visitors annually who come to experience its unique cultural blend of:
Great Wall heritage
Silk Road history
Frontier fortress traditions