Yangguan Museum — Attraction in Jiuquan

One of two gates westward into the Silk Road. Along the same route as the western 1000 Buddha caves. People go to the west through the jade gate and come back to China through this one. You pay for a ticket in, a bus ride and a guide. All in for 2 people it was 170 rmb. Guide (Chinese) gave good information. The small structure you see in the photos that look like a brick cube is all that remains (a signal tower). You get some good information about Zhang Qian...

The museum was built like the ancient fortress The artifacts showcase the history of Yangguan as a strategic post along the Silk Road The only remaining ruins of the beacon watch tower is located on higher ground and has an panaromic view of the...

An interesting site in the desert. There're restorations of fortress walls, a museum, some ancient residencies and remains from the original tower. Also a panoramic view from the nearby hill to the site and the desert. The entrance fee was 40...