Yangguan is a stop worth making a special stop inside the western Yangguan area. One day, between the Yangguan ruins and the beacon towers, encounter the unique atmosphere of Yangguan.
The first impression Yangguan gives is almost always from the Yangguan ruins. 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 Yangguan, locals first mention beacon towers. Only after experiencing it do you realize that landmarks are never isolated scenery, but the gateway to an entire section of life.
The grapes hide another side of Yangguan. With less crowding from tourists and more daily warmth, you suddenly feel as if you've briefly become a person here.
If you have the energy to spare, go explore the desert. There's no standard answer there, only your own pace, just filling your itinerary perfectly.
Yangguan taught me one thing: you don't have to chase after every sight, just as the Yangguan ruins taught me—the best scenery is often where you're willing to stop and look at it carefully.
Route fragment
1 day
- Day 1: Arrive at Yangguan, first see the Yangguan ruins
- Day 2 Beacon Tower A close look