The western gateway to imperial China. A heavily fortified checkpoint where all merchants are inspected and taxed.
The imperial Chinese border post. Here, merchants entering China are inspected, documented, and taxed. The gate marks the boundary between the Silk Road proper and imperial territory.
Strategic Importance
- Imperial Checkpoint – All goods entering China are recorded
- Garrison Post – Armed guards enforce imperial law
- Cultural Boundary – Marks transition from Central Asian to Chinese influence
Factions
- Imperial Guard Post
- Chinese bureaucracy
- Trade authorities
Current Status
Busy hub of bureaucratic activity. Merchants learn here what goods are permitted and what prices they'll pay in taxes.
Factions Present
| Imperial Guard Post |
Resources
garrison supplies
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