• The Small Fangpan Castle at Yumenguan – entrance from the north. The Great Wall from Han dynasty at Yumen Pass. Yumen Pass...
  • In the many years followed during Han Dynasty, Yumen Pass witnessed a large number of great historical events, including the brave generals’ suppression of...
  • YUMEN PASS: Jade Gate or Pass of the Jade Gate is located west of Dunhuang, where one can see remnants of garrison forts where soldiers who protected the...
  • Yumen Pass is located on the Gobi Desert approximately 80 kilometers northwest of Dunhuang City in Gansu Province, China.
  • According to the Geography history of The Han Dynasty, both Yumen Pass and Yang Pass, another important pass, are located in Longle County, Dunhuang.
  • Yumen Pass, along with Yangguan Pass is one of the two important gateways on western frontier during Han Dynasty (206 - 220 B.C.).
  • Yumen Pass has witnessed countless caravans and conquerors passing through its gates, making it a site rich in history and stories.
  • “Built in Western Han Dynasty, Yumen pass is the one of the two passes to the western regions in ancient China and the only gateway for the North Silk Road...
  • Also named Xiaofangpan City, Yumen Pass was an important passway to the Western Region in the Han Dynasty (220 BC – 220 AD).
  • How to get to Yumen Pass: rent a car from Dunhuang city, about CNY300, the ride there and back is roughly 7-8 hours, the road conditions are good...