Among the nine strategic passes under heaven, Yanmen Pass is the foremost

⛰【Travel Guide】 📍Detailed Address: Yanmen Pass is located in the Yanmen Mountains about 20 kilometers north of Dai County in Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province, China. The specific addresses of each scenic spot are as follows: 1. **Yanmen Pass (Wengcheng)** - Address: Inside Yanmen Pass Scenic Area, Dai County, Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province 2. **The First Pass of China** - Address: The same as above, it is part of the Yanmen Pass Scenic Area 3. **Zhenbian Temple** - Address: Inside Yanmen Pass Scenic Area, Dai County, Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province 4. **Yan Tower** - Address: Inside Yanmen Pass Scenic Area, Dai County, Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province 5. **Fujia Ping** - Address: Near Yanmen Pass Scenic Area, Dai County, Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province 🚗Travel Tips: 1. Self-driving: Navigate directly to Yanmen Pass Scenic Area. Just drive to the Yanmen Pass expressway exit, park 100 meters next to Yanmen Pass, where there is a parking lot that can accommodate many cars, and it's free. 2. High-speed train/bus: The nearest high-speed train station to Yanmen Pass is Shuozhou Station, but it is extremely inconvenient to take a bus from here to Yanmen Pass, not recommended. If you take a high-speed train to Taiyuan, you can take a bus from Taiyuan to Yuanping West Station and see the tourist bus to Yanmen Pass. If you go from Daixian Bus Station to Yanmen Pass, there is a direct bus to Yanmen Pass Scenic Area, 15 yuan per trip, with many buses every day. 🕙Opening Hours: Peak season opening hours: 8:00~18:00; Off-peak season opening hours: 8:30~17:00; 💰Ticket Prices: Peak season full price 90 yuan, half price 45 yuan Off-peak season full price 60 yuan, half price 30 yuan 🌟Highlights: 1. **Yanmen Pass (Wengcheng)** - As the entrance to the northern gate, Yanmen Pass is not only a military stronghold but also a witness to history. Standing under the Wengcheng and looking up at the three vigorous characters "Yanmen Pass", one can seemingly travel through time and feel the heroic spirit of famous generals like Li Guang, Wei Qing, and Huo Qubing fighting against the Xiongnu. Photographers need to skillfully use light and composition to capture the vicissitudes and charm of this ancient city gate. 2. **The First Pass of China** - Echoing the "First Pass under Heaven" in Hebei Province, Yanmen Pass is known as "The First Pass of China", reflecting the deep cultural origins and brotherly friendship between Shanxi and Hebei provinces. This place is not only a check-in spot but also a symbol of the collective memory of the Chinese nation. 3. **Zhenbian Temple** - Zhenbian Temple was built to commemorate the great general Li Mu of the Zhao state, and it displays many relics and historical materials of ancient generals. The stories of historical figures such as the Yang Family Generals, Huo Qubing, Li Guang, and Wang Zhaojun leaving the fortress are intertwined with Yanmen Pass, making every brick and tile here full of historical significance. Visitors can deeply experience the sounds of war from the ancient battlefield and feel the tragic and heroic atmosphere. 4. **Yan Tower** - Yan Tower, as one of the iconic buildings of Yanmen Pass, has a better effect when viewed from a distance. Standing on the ancient city wall and looking at Yan Tower, it stands like a guardian deity, quietly watching over this ancient land. The existence of Yan Tower not only adds layers to the landscape but also serves as a spiritual solace. 5. **Fujia Ping** - Fujia Ping was once a logistics base during wartime and an important place for the exchange of goods between the northern nomadic peoples and the Central Plains. Today, some ancient shops are still preserved here, exuding a simple atmosphere. For photography enthusiasts, this is a great shooting location, where one can capture the faint traces of history. 📌Little Tips: Northern route: Houyaopu, Mingyue Tower, Yanmen Pass Village, Wengcheng Gate, Dili Gate, and the temples of Yang Liulang, Zhenbian, Guanling, Zhuangshi Pavilion, Yunji Quan and Yan Pool, Fujia Ping, Qianyaopu. The order of the southern route is the exact opposite of the northern route. However, the southern route is not recommended, it's all uphill! Both the northern and southern routes have large service areas, and there are folk villages where you can stay.