Dunhuang Yangguan cultural relics scenic spot

Yangguan, located 70 kilometers southwest of Dunhuang City in Gansu Province, was first built in the period of Emperor Wu of the Western Han Dynasty when he "ruled four counties and occupied two passes". It was an important pass for the Han Dynasty to defend against the invasion of the northwest nomads. It was also an important gateway for the Central Plains on the Silk Road to the western regions and Central Asia. In the era when gems came to the East and silk went to the west, it played an important role in the economic and cultural exchanges between the East and the west, so "Yangguan Avenue" was referred to as the bright road of Kangzhuang. It is also a place where people often see off the travelers to the West. "I would like to persuade you to have a cup of wine and come out of Yangguan without an old friend." Wang Wei, a great poet of the Tang Dynasty, made Yangguan famous all over the world with his farewell song of Weicheng.

Weicheng Opera

Wang Wei of Tang Dynasty

The rain and the dust in Weicheng,

The green willows in the guest house are new in color.

I urge you to drink more,

There is no old friend out of Yangguan in the West.

Address: Antique beach, northwest of Dunhuang

Longitude: 94.054914

Latitude: 39.923838

Tel: 0937-8824914; 0937-88

Transportation information: from Dunhuang to Yangguan, you usually need to charter a car, and then take the local tricycle or ride a horse. The round trip cost is about 150 yuan.

Ticket information: 50 yuan per person (one ticket system) and free explanation service for the whole process.

Opening hours: Yangguan scenic area is open all year round