Brief / profile
As a vital western pass in the Western Han Dynasty, Yangguan Pass is both a historic interest and a hometown of sweet grapes.

Location
This pass stands in Nanhu Village along the Hexi Corridor and 70 km southwest of Dunhuang City, Gansu Province.

Why got its this name
Since it lies to the south of Yumenguan Pass-another important pass in the past and “Yang” means south in Chinese, hence it was called Yangguan Pass.

Construction
After years of erosion by wind and sand, the pass is declined to be 3.a broken beacon tower which measures 15.4 feet high and 8.7 yards wide. To the south of the pass is a “Curio Beach” which is a small valley with numerous tiles, weapons and coins from several dynasties.