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Notable fort · Dunhuang City, Qinghai

Yumen Pass

玉门关

Yumen Pass is a fort in Dunhuang City, Qinghai.

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Yumen Pass: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Yumen Pass

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Yumen Pass — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 40.35359, 93.86406. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Yumen Pass open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Yumen Pass yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Yumen Pass?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Yumen Pass?

    Nearby: Yumen Pass (viewpoint, 0 km), The Yangguan Pass Scenic Area of Dunhuang (viewpoint, 62 km), Western Thousand Buddha Caves (cave, 75 km), Jade Gate (fort, 0 km), Great Wall of China (fort, 5 km), Dafangpan City (fort, 14 km).

    Is Yumen Pass worth visiting?

    Yumen Pass is listed as a notable fort in Qinghai on Spotwander.