Yanmenguan Pass, Xinzhou

Yanmenguan Pass, Xinzhou

(忻州市雁门关景区 xīn zhōu yàn mén guān jǐng qū)

Yanmenguan Pass, the most important of the nine famous passes along the Great Wall, is located in the city of Xinzhou, north-central Shanxi province. Yanmenguan Pass is located 20 kilometers north of Daixian county and has one of the most preserved parts of the Great Wall. This section of the Great Wall is 5,033 meters long and about 6-8 meters high. It is an important part of the Great Wall and a military stronghold in ancient times. Standing on the northern border of the country for more than 3,000 years, the pass has witnessed the course of Chinese history. Covering an area of 30 square km, the scenic area shows visitors the frontier, the Great Wall and the pass. After years of tourism development, it has grown into a one-stop tourist attraction, offering visitors a complete travel experience.

Scenic Spot Level: AAAAA

Ideal Sightseeing Season: Early April to late October

Opening Hours: 8:30 -- 17:00 during the low season (Nov 1 to March 31)

8:00 -- 18:00 during the peak season (April 1 to Oct 31)

Ticket Price: 60 yuan ($8.66) during the low season

90 yuan during the peak season

Free Tickets:

① Children up to 6 years old or up to 1.2 meters tall;

② Active servicemen, disabled persons, those aged 65 or above, disabled revolutionary servicemen with valid certificate.

Half Price:  

①Minors between the ages of 7 and 18;

② Children with height between 1.2 and 1.5 meters;

③ Full-time university bachelor or junior degrees with registered student ID card;

④ The elderly (60 to 64 years old) with valid certificate.

Address: Yanmenguan Scenic Area, Daixian county, Xinzhou city, Shanxi province

Website: http://www.yanmenguan.cn/index?l=zh-cn(Chinese)

http://www.yanmenguan.cn/situ?l=zh-en(English)

Online Booking: http://www.yanmenguan.cn/mall/lists/cid/314.shtml

Note:

1. Wear comfortable clothes when climbing the mountains.

2. Drink plenty of water and keep your skin moisturized as the air is dry on the site.