Yumen Pass
玉门关 · 둔황시
mountain pass
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Yumen Pass1:54
Welcome to Yumen Pass, also known as the Jade Gate. You are standing at what was once the far western edge of the Han Dynasty's influence. …
Listen in the app2Small Square City: The Administrative Core1:49
The primary ruin you see today is the 'Small Square City,' a compact, rammed-earth fortress that served as the local headquarters for the pass. Despite over two thousand years of wind and sand, the walls still stand over ten…
Listen in the app3The Han Great Wall: Reeds and Gravel1:40
A short distance from the pass, you can find some of the best-preserved sections of the Han Dynasty Great Wall. To an analytical observer, this wall is a masterpiece of environmental engineering. …
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Further east from the pass lies Hecang City, an essential but often overlooked component of the Yuzhong defense system. This was a massive military granary and supply depot. …
Listen in the app5The Legend of the Jade: Trade and Value1:43
The name 'Yumen' literally means 'Jade Gate,' and to understand the pass, we must analyze the stone that gave it its name. For the ancient Chinese, jade was more than a gemstone; it was a symbol of virtue, immortality, and status. …
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In recent years, a new cultural phenomenon has emerged at Yumen Pass: the wearing of 'Han Fu,' or traditional Han-style clothing, by visitors. As the sources note, people come here to experience the 'desert and Gobi' while…
Listen in the app7Flora and Fauna of the High Gobi1:50
To conclude our tour, let's look at the natural world that surrounds Yumen Pass. This is one of the harshest environments on Earth, yet it is not devoid of life. …
Listen in the app8Closing1:41
Our exploration of Yumen Pass is complete. We have analyzed the Small Square City as a hub of Han administration, the innovative engineering of the Reed-and-Gravel Wall, and the logistical might of Hecang City. …
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What is Yumen Pass?
Yumen Pass is a place in 둔황시 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 둔황시 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 14 min 14 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 40.3522, 93.8638 |
| Last updated |
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