Originally Posted by jiejie

Bottom Line: If Jiayuguan can fit into one’s itinerary naturally, then definitely make a stop there specifically for the Great Wall-related sites but don’t linger. If it is possible to get in, spend about four hours on these sites, then leave again the same day, do so and spend your time elsewhere. Or, arrive, see the GW sites, spend a night, then leave as soon as possible the next day to your next destination. If your time on the Silk Road is short and you can’t get to every possible destination, then definitely put Jiayuguan as the lowest priority on the list unless you are a professional Great Wall researcher.