Attractions

Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring is unique - this spring never dries during drought spell nor has it ever been buried by sand. This has earned it the reputation of being the first spring in the desert.

Labrang Lamasery still keeps the most complete teaching system of Tibetan Buddhism in China and is one of the six Tibetan Buddhism temples belonging to Gelu Sect.

Jiayu Pass is the western end of the Great Wall built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and is widely recognized as the most well preserved military fortress along the Great Wall today.

Qingyin Pavilion (清音阁), which means "Pavilion of Pure Sound," was built in the fourth year of Emperor Xi Zong's rule during the Tang Dynasty, in 877. It was so named because the structure was built o­n a rocky

Yumen Pass, an important gateway on western frontier during Han Dynasty. Yumen Pass played an important role both in trade and military defense in ancient times.