Great Wall Fort at Jiayuguan 14. Old Folks take a Rest We take a rest on our hike to the Fort. The pass was a key way point of the ancient Silk Road. Jiayuguan has a somewhat fearsome reputation because Chinese people who were banished were ordered to leave through Jiayuguan for the west, never to return. ⇦ Back to Page 13 On to Page 15 ⇨Hi-Res Pic (143K) Return to Jiayuguan Great Wall Fort Page 2 |