Dusong Pass

Dusong Pass is a mountain pass in Zhejiang Province equipped with traditional defensive structures including walls and gates that still stand today. The site shows how movement was controlled and the region was defended through its strategic position and architectural design.

The pass was established around 1200 and served as a checkpoint controlling movement between regions during multiple Chinese dynasties. Its long history shows how such locations remained important for regional control across different periods of rule.

The site preserves traditional Chinese defensive architecture that shows how mountain passes controlled movement and protected communities over centuries. Walking through the structures, you see how these places shaped the daily patterns of people living in the surrounding regions.

The site is best visited in the morning when light conditions illuminate the structures well and conditions are most comfortable. Transportation links to Anji County make it accessible for planning a visit to this protected location.

The structure displays advanced defensive techniques from medieval Chinese military engineering visible in how the walls and gates are arranged. These design elements were innovative for their time and reveal how engineers used the terrain to create effective protection.