We’re now walking towards the Western Gate of Jiayuguan Pass here in the Silk Road of China………….

Arriving at the Western Rouyuan Tower now :

And passing through Rouyuan Tower…………..

We’re now looking at the Western Gate of Jiayuguan Pass – which is made up of Rouyuan Tower & Jiayuguan Pass Gate – called the Western “Rouyuan Gate“ meaning “Stabilizing the Western Regions by Means of Pacification” :

As mentioned in my previous First & Greatest Pass under Heaven – Jiayuguan Pass is announced by the Chinese Government a Cultural Relic under State Protection in March 1961 :

Below are pics showing the magnificent & best preserved Military Fortress of Jiayuguan Pass connected to the Overhanging Great Wall of China on its South & North sides here in the Ancient Trade Route – Silk Road of China……………

Here’s Me standing outside the Western Rouyuan Gate of Jiayuguan Pass :

Visiting a Chinese Souvenirs Shop here……………

We’re now exploring the last parts of Jiayuguan Pass……………

And now visiting Youji Jiangjun (General) Mansion – a Jiayuguan General’s Residence located within the magnificent Jiayuguan Pass……………

Below are pics (taken from Jiayuguan Museum of the Great Wall which I shall feature in a later post entry) of Youji Jiangjun (General) Mansion as seen in the above living quarters here at Jiayuguan Pass :

We’ve now left Youji Jiangjun (General) Mansion walking towards the Eastern Gate of Jiayuguan Pass from where we first entered when we arrived this afternoon………….

We soon meet up with the rest of our Tour Mates who’d been resting throughout most of our Tour here at Jiayuguan Pass, head for the local Toilets & are now ready to leave this lovely place…………

Here’s a Chinese Pavilion with the Chinese Words “Jiayuguan” near the Eastern Entry/Exit of Jiayuguan Pass where we were this afternoon in the begining of our Tour………….

We’re now back outside Jiayuguan Pass waiting for our Buggy Ride to Jiayuguan Museum of the Great Wall…………

See you later at the Musuem!!