4A Tourism Area
Suoyang City Ruins
瓜州锁阳城遗址景区
Gansu, Jiuquan·40.0821°N, 94.7001°E
Ticket Price
CNY 80 (peak season), CNY 50 (off-season)
Duration
3-4 hours
About Suoyang City Ruins
A significant cultural and historical site in Jiuquan, Gansu, showcasing China's rich heritage through its architecture, artifacts, and traditions. • UNESCO World Heritage Site (Silk Roads, 2014) and one of China's best-preserved Tang-era military defense cities. • Wa...
Highlights
• UNESCO World Heritage Site (Silk Roads, 2014) and one of China's best-preserved Tang-era military defense cities. • Walk the inner and outer rammed-earth walls and the ancient canal irrigation system. • Adjacent Ta'er Temple Buddhist ruins and 2,000+ tombs.
Suggested Route
Enter at the visitor center, then walk the outer/inner city walls and Ta'er Temple; allow 2-3 h. A site shuttle covers the spread-out ruins .
Food & Lodging
Eat and stay in Guazhou County town (about 60 km away) - try local melons and noodle dishes. On-site lodging is limited.
Facilities
Parking, visitor center, restrooms and wooden boardwalks around the walls. Signage is mostly Chinese with limited English interpretation.
Travel Tips
Check for special exhibitions or cultural performances. Some areas may require additional tickets.
Location
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Opening Hours
08:30-17:30 (peak season), 09:00-16:30 (off-season)
Getting There
No metro nearby; nearest HSR: Guazhou Railway Station (Lanxin HSR), ~70 km; nearest airport: Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH), ~180 km; reach by self-drive to Qiaozi Township, Guazhou.
Reservation
Ticket required; book via OTA/official platform; on-site purchase available.
Ticket Price
CNY 80 (peak season), CNY 50 (off-season)
