Yanmen Pass, Mountain pass along the Great Wall in Dai County, China
The stone fortification at Yanmen Pass includes three gatehouses positioned between valleys of central Shanxi and the Eurasian steppe at 1000 meters elevation.
The defensive structures of Yanmen Pass were established around 300 BC by King Yong of Zhao to protect territories from northern invasions through the centuries.
The name translates to Wild Goose Gate Pass due to its location on the migration path of wild geese, which influenced local traditions and stories.
The site opens daily with varied seasonal hours, and visitors can reach it via the Datong-Yuncheng Expressway or scheduled bus services from Xinzhou city.
In 1937, during the Second Sino-Japanese War, He Bingyan's regiment executed a military operation at this pass that resulted in many Japanese casualties.
Location: Dai County
GPS coordinates: 39.19350,112.87031
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:01
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