Jiuquan: Aerospace City and the Gobi Sunset

Jiuquan is a stop worth making a special stop in the Hexi Corridor. For 2 days and 1 night, between the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center and the Western Han Dynasty scenic spots, encounter the unique atmosphere of Jiuquan.

The first impression Jiuquan gives is almost always from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. When it actually appears before your eyes, the imagination in the picture suddenly gains weight, and the journey officially begins from that moment.

When it comes to Jiuquan, locals always mention the Western Han Dynasty's scenic spots first. Only after experiencing it do you realize that landmarks are never isolated scenery, but rather the gateway to an entire period of life.

The Gobi sunset hides another side of Jiuquan. With less crowd from tourists and more daily warmth, you suddenly feel like you've briefly become one of these people.

If you have the energy, go for a stroll in the poplar forest. There's no standard answer there, only your own pace, just enough to fill your itinerary perfectly.

Jiuquan taught me one thing: you don't have to chase after every sight, just as the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center taught me—the best scenery is often where you're willing to stop and look at it carefully.