Yumenguan's Poetry and Ancient Poems

Yumenguan Pass is an important pass of the ancient Silk Road and the northwest border of China. The following are some ancient poems describing Yumenguan:

"Yuhe Laoshan, tears are wet and cold." -Wang Zhihuan is at the Heron Hotel.

This poem depicts the spring scenery of Yumenguan, and the author expresses the sadness of parting and the sad thoughts of frontier fortress with tears.

"From the observation deck, we can see dust and black smoke. General of China Army, start your campaign! . "-Wang Changling's" Join the Army "

This poem describes the garrison building on Yumenguan Gate, and the smoke in the west in the distance indicates the feat of the Han general's westward expedition.

"Frosty night, Jiang Feng, fishing fire, worrying about sleep." -Zhang Ji is a night stop near Fengqiao.

Although this poem does not directly mention Yumenguan, it depicts the night scene of the frontier fortress, echoing the cold and lonely atmosphere of Yumenguan.

"If the Long March has not been completed, it will go up a storey still higher." -Mao Zedong's "Climbing the Heights"

This poem expresses the yearning and reverence for the warriors on the way to the Long March. Although there is no specific mention of Yumen Pass, the Long March passed through Yumen Pass, so it is related to the history and significance of Yumen Pass.

These ancient poems describe the scenery, history and frontier feelings of Yumenguan in different ways, and show the ancient people's concern and thinking about this important pass.