Time zone China Standard (UTC+8) Website jyg.gansu.gov.cn Population 231,853 (2010) | Postal code 735100 Area 2,935 km² Local time Saturday 10:33 PM | |
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Country People's Republic of China Weather 2°C, Wind E at 18 km/h, 29% Humidity | ||
Arts band on great wall of china 2016 jiayuguan city
Jiayuguan (simplified Chinese: 嘉峪关市; traditional Chinese: 嘉峪關市; pinyin: Jiāyùguān shì) is a prefecture-level city in northwestern Gansu province, with a population of 231,853 as of 2010. It is most famous for the nearby Jiayu Pass, the largest and most intact pass of the Great Wall of China.
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- Arts band on great wall of china 2016 jiayuguan city
- Map of Jiayuguan Gansu China
- Administration
- Transport
- References
Map of Jiayuguan, Gansu, China
In ancient times, many inns were built near the pass. Gradually, more and more people decided to stay there for business and Jiayuguan City was built. At present, Jiayuguan City is not only famous for Jiayuguan Pass but also for Jiuquan Steel Company built in 1958. The steel company is the largest in Gansu Province. By area, it is by far the smallest prefecture-level division of Gansu.
The fortress at Jiayuguan is situated at the end of the portion of the Great Wall of China which was built by the Ming Dynasty, in the 14th century.
Administration
Jiayuguan has 3 management districts and further divided into 7 subdistricts, 3 towns, and a subdistrict office with a total population of 231,853(2010).
Transport
Jiayuguan is served by China National Highway 312, and the Lanzhou-Xinjiang and Jiayuguan-Ceke Railways.
Jiayuguan is served by the Jiayuguan Airport that offers direct air services to Xi'an on Shanghai Airlines and Beijing on Air China.
The Latitude is 39° 47' N and Longitude: 98° 17' E.