Overhanging Great Wall

Introducing Overhanging Great Wall (from Chinaculture.org)
Overhanging Great Wall, or Xuanbi Changcheng in Chinese, is located about 6.5 kilometers northwest of the famed Jiayuguan Fort. It was built as an extension of Jiayuguan Fortress and its original length used to be 1.5 kilometers, but a large part of the wall has been damaged with only 750 meters surviving up to date.

Overhanging Great Wall Fast Facts
• Chinese Name: Xuan Bi Chang Cheng 悬臂长城
• Best Time to Visit: May to October
• Recommended Visiting Hours: 2-3 hours
• Things to Do: Photography, Hiking, Architecture, History
• Opening Hours: 08:30-20:00 from May to Oct; 08:30-18:00 from Nov to Apr
• Entrance Fee: CNY 31
• Address: Yuquan Town, Jiayuguan City, Gansu Province

What to expect at Overhanging Great Wall
The Overhanging Great Wall is believed to have been first constructed in 1539 during the Ming Dynasty. Using yellow earth and local gravel, the wall was built painstakingly layer by layer. Supposedly, when viewed from afar, the wall looks like it is hanging over the mountain tops, giving it the name Overhanging Great Wall. With a steep ascent over 400 steps, the stunning snow-covered Qilian mountains, the vast open desert, and the factories of modern day China can be seen in the distance. From the top, you can see another restored branch of the wall, not open to tourists, as well as the stunning snow-covered Qilian mountains, the vast open desert, and the factories of modern day China in the distance.

How to get to Overhanging Great Wall
• Overhanging Great Wall is approximately 11km away from Jiayuguan City.
• There is no direct public transportation from Jiayuguan City to the Overhanging Great Wall.
• There is no shuttle bus among Jiayuguan Fortress, the First Strategic Post and the Overhanging Great Wall. It is suggested to charter a minibus to travel between them.
• Rent a car/bus from GGC to enjoy a hassle free private transfer from hotels in Jiayuguan to Overhanging Great Wall.

Additional travel advice on Overhanging Great Wall
• Please wear sunscreen, hat and sunglasses to prevent strong sunlight.
• Please wear body lotion, lip balm and hand cream as it is always dry in Jiayuguan.
• Please prepare a scarf to cover your face in case there are sandstorms. It is better to check the weather forecast in advance when taking outdoor activities.