Jiayuguan (city)

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Jiayuguan
—  Prefecture-level city  —
Jiayuguan Fort.
Location of Jiayuguan (city) Prefecture within Gansu Shaded in Yellow
Jiayuguan Location of Jiayuguan (city) Prefecture within Gansu Shaded in Yellow
Coordinates: 39°49′N 98°18′E / 39.817°N 98.3°E / 39.817; 98.3
Country	China
Province	Gansu
Area
- Total	1,133.2 sq mi (2,935 km2)
Population (2007)
- Total	127,532
Time zone	China standard time (UTC+8)

Jiayuguan (simplified Chinese: 嘉峪关(市); traditional Chinese: 嘉峪關; pinyin: Jiāyùguān) is a prefecture-level city in Gansu, China, with a population of 127,532 as of 2007. It is most famous for the nearby Jiayu Pass, the largest and most intact pass of the Great Wall of China.

The Jiayuguan City is a city built near the Jiayuguan Pass. 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 Jiayuguan Steel Company built in 1958. The steel company is the largest in Gansu Province.

[edit] Transport

• China National Highway 312

[edit] External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Jiayuguan (city)

• http://www.jyg.gansu.gov.cn/chengshigaik/chengshigk_lshyg.htm
• Photos of Jiayuguan on Travelchinaguide.com
• Jiayuguan Travel
• Jiayuguan guide and pictures

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Coordinates: 39°49′N 98°18′E / 39.817°N 98.3°E / 39.817; 98.3