Jiuquan

Location

Jiuquan is located in the northwest of Gansu Province, bordering Qilian Mountain Ranges in the south, facing Inner Mongolia to the north, bordering Lanzhou, capital city of Gansu Province in the east and contiguous to Jiayuaguan Pass, the west end of the Great Wall in the west. Jiuquan City is over 700 kilometers away from Lanzhou, and 23 kilometers away from Jiayuguan.

Geographic Features

Jiuquan's land drops off from the northwest to the northeast. The east part of the region is covered with mountains ranging from 3000 to 5000 meters above sea level, with the Qilian Mountain Range the most well-known. In the east, there are endless desert.

Area Highlights

Jiuquan's prominent role in the history has resulted in a lot of historical relics in the area. In and around Jiuquan, visitors will find Yulin Grottoes, Guazhou ruins, Yangguan Pass, Yumen Pass and the sections of well-preserved West Han great walls and many Buddhist temples.