Jiayu Pass: Intersection of the Silk Road and Great Wall
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The Jiayu Pass is not only a pass standing at the western end of the Ming Dynasty-era Great Wall, but a vital pass on the ancient Silk Road with a history of over 600 years. Originally built to defend against external invasions, the Jiayu Pass stands today as the best-preserved and most spectacular ancient military fortress along the Great Wall. Join China Daily reporter Peng Yixuan as she explores the wonders of the Jiayu Pass!
- Jiayu Pass: Intersection of the Silk Road and Great Wall
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