A 2003 Female College Student's Adventure Guide to the Great Northwest – Highly Recommended!
by LeoHall
Jun 19, 2025
🌟【Jiayuguan Adventure Guide】🌟
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📸 **Must-See Attractions:**
1️⃣ **Jiayuguan Fort:**
The "First and Greatest Pass Under Heaven" lives up to its name! Stand on the wall and feel like a martial arts master👑. Capture stunning silhouette photos at sunset for ultimate social media bragging rights! PS: Find the "last brick" for a hidden surprise – it's said to grant mystical powers~
2️⃣ **Overhanging Great Wall:**
This 45° slope cured my neck pain! Scramble up using both hands and feet to unlock the "Great Wall Embedded in the Gobi" limited edition view🏜️. Remember to bring water; don't let the northwest wind dehydrate you!
3️⃣ **Great Wall Museum:**
Ancient weapons enthusiasts rejoice! Discover how Ming Dynasty soldiers used smoke signals and "earth telephones" (beacon towers) as ancient 5G technology. Plus, free A/C is a lifesaver✅.
🍖 **Foodie Alert:**
▫️ **Yanjing BBQ:** A local favorite! The lamb skewers are divine, the grilled tripe crispier than your ex's promises. Feast like a camel🐫 for around ¥40 per person.
▫️ **Da Wan Xiao Mian Min Jie Mian:** ¥15 all-you-can-eat noodles with 7 toppings – a carb bomb of the northwest💣. Fast for 24 hours beforehand!
▫️ **Night Market Code:** "Liang Pi Zi with extra chili and vinegar." This tangy appetizer will save you money on digestive aids💰.
💤 **Budget-Friendly Accommodation:**
✔️ **Jiayuguan Hostel:** ¥50/night to meet fellow travelers and hear stories more captivating than the "Hexi Corridor" documentary.
✔️ **Homestays at the foot of the Great Wall:** ¥150 for a rammed earth loft. Wake up to the sound of camel bells (or maybe the owner's suona).
🚨 **Tips to Avoid Tourist Traps:**
❶ The ¥110 combo ticket covers all 3 attractions. Don't fall for scalpers selling individual tickets!
❷ The temperature swings are wilder than a two-timing lover. Layer a light down jacket over a t-shirt.
❸ Apply sunscreen liberally. Don't let the Jiayuguan wind give you a "free tan."
✨ **Hidden Quest:**
Mail a "pass" postcard from the Jiayuguan Post Office with a vintage wax seal and pretend you're Zhang Qian on a mission to the Western Regions📜.
👉 Now, grab this guide and conquer the Hexi Corridor! Strike a "V" at the gate of Jiayuguan Fort, and the Great Wall will say, "I got your back!" 🤘
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