Hexi Corridor, Dunhuang, Jiayuguan, Zhangye, Qinghai Lake, Lanzhou, 10-day self-drive family tour.

Day 3: From Dunhuang to Zhangye via Jiayuguan, the westernmost end of the Great Wall On one side is the snow-capped Qilian Mountains, and on the other is the indestructible Black Mountain. Jiayuguan is located at the throat of the Hexi Corridor. Bad weather made Jiayuguan feel even more towering, lonely, and heavy. Seeing Jiayuguan, you can feel the lonely courage of the soldiers in the frontier poems of the past! We didn't choose to enter the scenic area because it is a joint ticket for four key scenic spots. Time is limited, and standing on high ground, you can feel the unique scenery of Jiayuguan! From 30°C in Dunhuang to 6°C in Zhangye, we had to warm up with some copper pot hot pot and Sanpao tea. Hotel: Zhangye Runhu Holiday Hotel The room was clean and tidy, and the service was excellent! Exceeded expectations! Very suitable for families with elderly and children. Day 4 Zhangye Mati Temple In the documentary Hexi Corridor, Guo Yu and his disciples taught in seclusion in "Linsong Xiegu", where the ideals of a generation of Hexi scholars to help the world in times of war are buried. The weather was bad, and when we arrived, the clouds were still in the distant mountains. When we climbed to the 33rd cave, we were already in the clouds. How devout must one be to carve so many deep caves to support the faith in their hearts! Indeed, the best way to preserve information is to carve it on stone! Jinta Temple was not open, but we still walked the most beautiful section of the Qilian Mountains from Mati Temple to Jinta Temple. The clouds were low, and we couldn't see the distant snow-capped mountains. Jinta Temple and this road will be left for next time! After a tiring day, we chose to have dinner at the hotel. The local food was delicious, and the spicy hot pot is a must-try. 👍 🌟🌟🌟 Historically, Emperor Wu of Han established four counties in the Hexi Corridor: Wuwei, Zhangye, Jiuquan, and Dunhuang. Wuwei: Meaning military power, to show that the military power of the Han Empire reached the Hexi Corridor. Zhangye: To cut off the arm of the Xiongnu and extend the arm of the Han Dynasty. Jiuquan: Guarding the northwest of the Hexi Corridor, named after a spring under the city, whose water is like wine. Dunhuang: Meaning grand and glorious.