Yanmenguan Pass, Shanxi, China
4.5 (9 reviews) Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM Spent Ranking #2 in Dai County Architectural Buildings
Remote Chinese style Castle
Yanmenguan Pass is the location of one of the most important fortresses in the Great Wall of China. Surounded by tall mountans peks and accessible only by an ancient road which works its way between the cliffs, this pass was the logical invasion point for foreigners (especially Mongolians) looking to pour into China. Over a 2000 year period, over 130 major battles took place at this strategically important mountain bottleneck. This sight is usually listed near Wutai Shan, which you already cover. As with the other applications, I'm happy to promptly provide a good description if this is accepted as a new sight by TripAdvisor. Thanks for your kind consideration of all of these requests. Shanxi is one of the most history-laden provinces in China, and I'd like to help you cover it better. ShanxiFan / Heather.
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North of Dai County, Dai County 034200 China
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Monday : 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday : 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday : 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday : 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday : 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday : 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Sunday : 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Current local date and time now
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 18:48
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4.5 based on (9 reviews)
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5Jackson_Lim 5:00 PM Oct 21, 2016
Yanmenguan - The Northern Frontier of old China
Cold spring weather welcomed my visit there. Pleased that the cold also allows for a more leisure visit around, with less crowds to content with as well. A visit to this Pass allows a better appreciation of the efforts made to protect the Northern Borders of old China.
