Wushaoling Pass
乌鞘岭
The eastern gateway to the Hexi Corridor, a high mountain pass above 3,000 meters where the Han and Ming Great Walls cross the ridge, with vast, sweeping scenery.
Wushaoling lies within Tianzhu Tibetan Autonomous County. It marks the dividing ridge of the eastern section of the Qilian Mountains and is the eastern gateway into the Hexi Corridor. The ancient Silk Road and the Han and Ming Great Walls all crossed here. The pass sits at roughly 3,000 meters above sea level, and the weather changes quickly. In summer the hillside grasslands are lush green, with herds of cattle and sheep scattered across them, while snow is common in winter. On the ridge you will find viewing platforms and remnants of the Great Wall, with views over rolling mountain ranges. It is about 90 km from Wuwei city proper. Drivers can take the G30 Lianhuo Expressway or national highways. At high altitude, dress warmly and watch out for altitude sickness.
Opening hours
Open all day (watch road conditions in snowy winter weather)
Nearby sights
- Zhaxixiulong Grassland
- Maya Snow Mountain
- Tiantishan Grottoes
- Baita Temple (Liangzhou Meeting Site)
- Wuwei Desert Park
- Shenzhou Desert Wildlife Park
- Wuwei Confucian Temple & Western Xia Museum
- Wuwei South Gate Tower