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Niangziguan Pass of Great Wall

  • Niangziguan Pass is an important pass of the Great Wall. It commands the western entrance of the Jingxing Pass in the Taihang Mountains, serving as a vital strategic point between Shanxi and Hebei.

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  • ID : 225
  • City : Taiyuan
  • English name : Niangziguan Great Wall
  • Chinese name : 娘子关长城
  • Type :
  • Level : standard
  • Kids : possible
  • Elders: possible
  • Best season : Spring, Summer, Autumn
  • Visiting length : 4 hours
  • Distance to city center : 40 km

Introduction

    • Niangziguan Pass is located on Mianshan Mountain of Yangquan City, where Shanxi Province meets Hebei Province. With the titles of "Gateway to the Three Jin" and "The Ninth Pass Under Heaven", the pass has witnessed countless historical events and military confrontations. Standing on the cliff surrounding by Taohe River, Niangziguan Pass had a strategic importance in the ancient China.

Helper to visit Niangziguan Great Wall

  • Address in English : Nanziguan Village, Nanziguan Town, Pingding Country, Yangquan, Shanxi Province
  • Address in Chinese : 山西省阳泉市平定县娘子关镇娘子关村
  • Tel : 86-353-6031454
  • Post code : 45200
  • Ticket time : 8:00-17:00
  • Open time : 8:00-18:00
  • Closing time :
  • Location : Niangziguan Great Wall is around 40 km to downtown Taiyuan

    Transportation

    • Take bus to Nanziguan Town from Yangquan Bus Station, then take a taxi to Nanziguan Pass.
    • Take tourist bus No. 2 from Binhe Bus Station of Yangquan City to Nanziguan Pass.
    • Take railway from Shijiazhuang or Taiyuan to Nanziguan Railway Station. Then walk about 1km to Nanziguan Pass.
  • Private car is the best method to visit Niangziguan Great Wall with local tour operator.

Admission

  • high season : 30 RMB/person.
  • shoulder season : 30 RMB/person.
  • low season : 30 RMB/person.

    History

  • Nanziguan Pass was originally built in the the period of Warring States(475-221 BC). It was once called "Weize Pass". It was said that during the Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD), the women army under the command of Princess Pingyang once garrisoned there. Hence the name "Niangzi(women) Pass".
    Niangzi Pass was reconstructed in 1542 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).
    During the period of Anti-Japanese War, Niangzi Pass played an important defense role many times.

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      Main Attractions

    • Niangziguan Pass City

      The existing pass city was built in the Ming Dynasty. The ancient castle is built against the mountains and by the water, standing high above the ground. There are two main gates, the East Gate and the South Gate. The East Gate is a common brick - arched city gate, with the inscription "Zhili Niangziguan" on it, and there is a platform castle above, which was probably used for inspecting soldiers and observing the enemy situation. The South Gate is towering and magnificent, built of bluestones. On the city gate, the "Sujiang Tower" stands tall, which is said to be the place where Princess Pingyang gathered her generals to resist the enemy. The four - character inscription "Jingji Fanping" (A Barrier for the Capital) on the gate shows the importance of Niangziguan Pass.

      Niangziguan Great Wall

      The Great Wall on the southeast side of the pass city winds along the mountains, looking majestic and tall. It was an important part of the military defense system in ancient times, and now it attracts many tourists with its magnificent appearance.

      Niangziguan Waterfall

      Also known as Xuanyuan Spring or Water Curtain Cave Waterfall, it is one of the top ten water curtain waterfalls in China. It is located near the Duni Temple about 300 meters from the East Gate of the Nanshan Pass Castle. The waterfall is formed by the confluence of multiple springs, flowing down along the cliffs, like a white silk hanging in front of the stone wall, with a drop of more than ten feet. The "Haiyan", the largest spring eye, has gushing water, creating layers of spray and making a loud noise. Next to the waterfall, there are also "Baotu Spring" and many small "Baotu Springs", adding to the charm of the scenery.

      Pingyang Lake

      Pingyang Lake: A beautiful body of water in the area, which provides a peaceful and scenic view, complementing the grandeur of the Great Wall and the pass.

      Niangziguan Village

      The village near the pass retains a lot of traditional architecture and local customs, allowing visitors to experience the unique local culture.

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      Restaurant and Accommodation

    • There are various restaurants in the area, offering local Shanxi cuisine such as noodles and other specialties.
      Accommodation options range from small guesthouses to some mid-range hotels, allowing tourists to choose according to their needs.
      There are also souvenir shops where you can buy local handicrafts and products related to the Great Wall.
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