Jiayuguan
The Western End of the Great Wall
The 'First and Greatest Pass Under Heaven' closes the Ming Wall at the desert's edge. Rebuilt towers rise above dunes and snow peaks, and the hanging wall climbs the ridge like a spine of brick.
Don't miss
- Jiayuguan Fort at the wall's end
- The Overhanging Great Wall
- Weijin tombs murals
Best time to visit: May–October
Visas: Australian passport holders currently enter China visa-free for up to 30 days — an arrangement scheduled to end on 31 December 2026, so confirm the rules for your travel dates.