| The article is a case study about the wooden architectural complex of Guanchengin Jiayu Pass and also a monographic study which contains characteristic of storiedbuildings in Hexi region. Based on the narration of the historical evolution, feature oflayout and the architectural form, craft, the value of the heritage noumenon isembodied.Jiayu Pass was built in Ming dynasty Hongwu period, and it took168yeas tofinish its construction. It is the largest and the most well preserved pass along theGreat Wall at present. As the first pass of Hexi region located in the origin of theMing Dynasty Great Wall,it is of great military defensive importance. Overall layout,building style of the gate tower and the annex, layout of the beacon tower and thequality of the construction of the walls analyzed, all these embody its inherent valuethe most magnificent pass in the world. At the same time, with the influence fromthe Great Wall culture and the Silk Road, it has always been the complex of militarydefence and trade pass.Inside the pass, there are3grand gate towers built on the foundation. Plus, thereare Drama Stage and Wenchang Pavilion, both well preserved. They are the bestsamples for the study of the storied building in Hexi region. The article gives anoverview of the building style and the artistic, technological achievements of the Hexitraditional architecture and dig into its unique, inherent value. |