Located about 20 kilometers north of Daixian County, Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province, China, Yanmen Mountain is an important pass on the Great Wall. Known as "the first pass in China", there is a saying that "there are nine blocks in the world, and the wild goose gate takes the lead". It is called "three customs" together with Ning Wuguan and Pianguan. In 200 1 year, Yanmenguan was announced by the people of China and the State Council as one of the fifth batch of national key cultural relics protection units. 20 14, Yanmenguan Scenic Area won the title of "Best Cultural Tourism Destination in China". In addition, it has also been awarded the titles of "National 5A-level Tourist Attractions" and "Top Ten Tourist Brands in Shanxi".
Niangziguan
The existing Guancheng was built in the Ming Dynasty, and Niangziguan is called the ninth pass of the Great Wall of Wan Li, which is a battleground for military strategists in past dynasties. The ancient castle is commanding by the mountains and rivers, and has two related doors. The east gate is a brick gate for generals, titled "Niangziguan in Zhili", and there is a platform castle on it, which seems to be used to review soldiers and observe the enemy. Natural barrier. There are more than ten scenic spots, such as Chengtianzhai, Laojun Cave, Jealous Goddess Temple, Beacon Tower, Guidance Desk, Washball and Summer Resort, which are said to have been built by Princess Pingyang in the Tang Dynasty.
Dashuikou Great Wall is located in Dahebao, ningwu county. Dahebao, formerly known as Dashuikoubao, was built in the 13th year of Chongzhen in Ming Dynasty (A.D. 1640). The brick wall of the fort is divided into seven steps a week and is three feet and five feet high. Only the east gate is set, and the original gatehouse is on the door. Daiwa Castle lives on the hillside, and there are still residual walls rammed by loess all around, and the masonry is almost demolished, so it is uninhabited. There is still a temple monument, and only the words "Datong Pinglu Road" and "Dashuikoubao" can be recognized.