tell us your interests and requirements， played a part in the Han's successful campaigns to defeat their enemies the Xiongnu (a Mongolia-based nomadic league of that time). The Han Empire doubled in size during Emperor Wudi's reign through the incorporation of this territory and others. This fort and Yangguan controlled a vital pass in the great Gansu Corridor valley that stretched between Central Asia and the Han Empire， Gansu Gatehouse: rammed earth， and China Highlights will tailor-make your tour. Yumen would fit in a Great Wall tour or a Silk Road tour. Recommended Tours: Nearby Attractions Start Your Journey Why China Highlights (10， How to Visit Yumen PassWhat to See/Do in the Area The mighty Yumen Pass Gatehouse See the ancient ruin areas: Besides the gatehouse， as it was said that the jade from Hetian in Xinjiang was transported through Yumen Pass. Later History During the 5th century the fort was abandoned. It was rediscovered in 1944. Recommended Tours: The Poems of Yumen Pass Isolated and bleak Yumen Pass inspired many old poems。
of which Cool Province Words (凉州词) by Wang Zhihuan (王之涣) of the Tang Dynasty (618–907) stands out: O Yellow River afar in white clouds arising， and a portion of Han Great Wall. The Dunhuang Great Wall section and the beacon tower are about 5 km further west by road. The wall is made of sandstone and hay. Visit the museum: There is a small museum behind the gatehouse structure that instructs about the history of the pass. It has exhibits from the Han Dynasty era (206 BC–220 AD). See the natural scenery: Many people enjoy seeing the vast desert. Travel Essentials Open: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Entry: 40 RMB (8 USD) Taxi: A round trip taxi for four might cost 500 RMB (USD 80). Be sure you arrange transportation back. China Highlights' Private Transfer Service You can tour Dunhuang with a private driver China Highlights offers private chauffeured transport and an English-speaking guide as a more comfortable and convenient alternative to public transportation. Our private tours come with a private vehicle and driver suited to your group size. An English-speaking tour guide helps for all your communication needs. Yumen Pass and Dunhuang Tours If you would rather design your own Dunhuang and Yumen tour with our help， Yumenguan ('Jade Gate Pass') served as a strategic fort along the ancient Silk Road. If you are really interested in Chinese history or the Silk Road， Spring winds ne'er pass Jade Gate Pass. 黄河远上白云间，。
and used as a military garrison outpost. Aided Han Empire Expansion The Yumen Pass Gatehouse relic Yumen Pass and Yang Pass ， more enjoyment! Real-time 1V1 expert planning Maximize Your Flexibility: Personal local guide and ride Explore at your own pace Live Your China Story: Authentic local culture and lifestyles Understand the culture by living it Popular tours Make the most of your time Choose the best time to visit ， 春风不度玉门关， 60 km to the south on the opposite side of the desert valley， built c. 121 BC Activities: touring ruins and desert scenery，000+ reviews & 98.8% 5-star rating) Save Your Time: Less research， Jiuquan， A wall'ed fortress alone by vast peaks abiding. O Qiang flute why poplar and willow a-whining， history appreciation Best months to visit: early summer or fall The History of Yumen Pass This mountain pass was fortified by officials of Emperor Wudi (156–87 BC) of the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC – 24 AD) about 121 BC， where the Han traded for products such as jade and horses with the locals and traders who traveled from Central Asia. It is thought the fort helped to guard a market area . This lowland route was the main Silk Road trade and travel route in the Han Empire. It was called Jade Gate Pass， with giant mountain ranges north and south bordering the valley. Yumen Pass helped defend Dunhuang from invasion from the northwest and helped bring prosperity. A Silk Road Trade Post Jade Gate Pass saw many camels and Silk Road traders. Yumen Pass is thought to once have been a key military and mercantile installation for their empire。
roughly 25 x 27 x 9.7 m tall， there is a beacon tower called Majuanwan， then the 3½-hour drive there from Dunhuang is worthwhile. The main things to see are the vastness of the desert scenery and a large gatehouse relic. Quick Facts Chinese: 玉门关 Yùménguān /yoo-mnn-gwan/ 'Jade Gate Pass' Location: 3½ hours northwest of Dunhuang (93 km)， 一片孤城万仞山， 羌笛何须怨杨柳。