Scenic spot introduction:

Hangu Pass is one of the earliest fortresses built in the history of our country. It is known as "one man can guard the pass, but ten thousand men cannot open it". Hangu Pass is located in Wangduo Village, 15 kilometers north of Lingbao City, Henan Province, and about 75 kilometers away from Sanmenxia City. It is located on the "Chang'an Ancient Road" and is close to the bank of the Yellow River. Because it is in a canyon, it is as deep and dangerous as the letter. name. Hangu Pass is not only an important military site, but also a key point for cultural and economic exchanges between the hinterland of the Central Plains and the northwest region in ancient times. The great thinker and philosopher Laozi in ancient my country once wrote the spiritual valley holy land here, the founding masterpiece of the Taoist school, the Tao Te Ching. , with famous people (Laozi), famous books ("Tao Te Ching"), and famous passes (Hangu Pass) left in the history and spread overseas.

Attractions distribution:

Hangu Pass was first built in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, but was later destroyed by war. The Taichu Palace was rebuilt in 1987, and the Hangu Pass Tower was rebuilt in 1992. The area under its jurisdiction is 16.5 square kilometers. The main attractions include Taichu Palace, Taoist Health Garden, Dongmen Gate Tower, Wangqi Tower, Jiming Tower, Hangu Stele Forest, and Han Valley Stele Forest. There are more than 20 places including Guangu Road. It is a cultural tourist area integrating Taoist culture and military culture.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A-level scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Sightseeing, Taoist culture, historical tours, passes, historical sites
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Best time to visit:

Spring and Autumn

Shopping recommendations:

Apples, apricots, jujubes, walnuts, fat sesame cakes, steamer cakes, stone buns, etc.

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Henan Province>Sanmenxia City>Lingbao City

How to get there:

The scenic spot is 15 kilometers away from Lingbao Railway Station, and you can take bus No. 8 or No. 9 to the terminal.

By car, drive along National Highway 310 to Lingbao City and turn into the Lianhuo Expressway. Turn right when you see the billboard.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Hangu Pass ticket price:

Pass 50 yuan/person

Scenic area opening hours:

8:00-17:30

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