Scenic spot introduction:
Niangziguan has been known as the "Gateway of the Three Jins" and the "Ninth Pass of the Great Wall" since ancient times. It has been a battleground for military strategists of all ages. Its original name was "Weizeguan". It got its current name because Princess Pingyang of the Tang Dynasty once led troops to garrison here, and her troops were called "Women's Army". The ancient castle in Niangziguan is located high up on the mountains and rivers, and has two gates. The east gate is an ordinary brick city gate with a platform castle above it, which seems to be used for reviewing soldiers and observing the enemy's situation. The dangerous building at the south gate is tall, majestic, thick and solid, and built with bluestone. The "Sujiang Tower" stands majestically on the city gate. According to legend, it was the place where Princess Pingyang gathered her generals to defend against the enemy. On the southeast side of Guancheng, the Great Wall winds along the Mian Mountain, towering and straight. To the west of the city is the Tao River, which is surrounded by water all year round. Dangerous mountains, river valleys, and the Great Wall build a natural barrier between Shanxi and Hebei. In addition, Niangziguan has beautiful mountains and clear waters and beautiful scenery. The famous "Niangziguan Waterfall" hangs hundreds of feet down the cliff, forming a gorgeous "water curtain waterfall", like spraying beads and scattered jade, pouring down to the valley bottom. Here, water flows everywhere and springs spring up everywhere, forming a natural picture of "small bridges, flowing water, and people's homes". "The ancient garrison at the top of the building is adjacent to the village, and the green mountains outside the city and the river below the city" fully describe the unique style and beautiful natural scenery of this ancient pass. Niangziguan is located at the west entrance of Jingxing County, Hebei Province, on the west side of the Taihang Mountains, and at the foothills of Mianshan Mountain in the northeast of Pingding County, Shanxi Province.Attractions distribution:
The main attractions in Niangziguan Scenic Area include: Castle, City Gate, Guancheng, Dianjiang Terrace, Sujiang Tower, Niangziguan Waterfall, Haiyan Xuanquan, Niangziguan Village, Yanya Avenue, Hu Family Ancestral Residence, etc.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 3A scenic spots, provincial scenic spotsScenic spot features:
Photography, historical and cultural tours, military landscape tours, historic sites, passes, and ancient citiestravelling guideline:
1. Shehuo in Niangziguan Town: Since ancient times, many villages in Niangziguan Town have performed performances on the sixteenth day of the first lunar month every year. It is a
way for villagers to celebrate the New Year. There are martial arts, cross-playing and other contents, and most of them are stories simulating ancient battlefields. On the morning of the 16th day of the first lunar month, the villagers spontaneously organized and took to the streets with spears, broadswords, steel whips, swords, battle flags and other props. The social fire started with the beating of gongs and drums. Crowds of people gathered and the scene was lively.
2. River lanterns in Niangziguan: It is an ancient custom spread in Niangziguan. Every year on June 6th of the lunar calendar, it is the festival of the River God. As the saying goes, "On June 6th, the river will be full of water." On this day, in order to pray for the protection of the River God, villagers gather in groups at night. They formed a team and placed
the lanterns in the river. The river lanterns drifted with the water, and the lights and water colors reflected each other, creating a wonderful night scene in the water town.
Best time to visit:
April → October every year.
Shopping recommendations:
(Local specialties) Yangquan iron pot, Pingding dried cucumber, Xihui millet, Jiujie calamus, Pingding ceramics, and forsythia tea.
(Special delicacies) Jun'er pork, shredded vermicelli and tofu, steamed bun slices, and Pingding bean leaf vegetables.
Scenic spot location:
China>Shanxi Province>Yangquan City>Pingding County>Niangziguan Town
How to get there:
(Car) Take the bus bound for Niangziguan at Yangquan Passenger Terminal (the first bus is at 6:30 and the last bus is at 18:30).
After arriving at the station, take a taxi to the scenic spot (the fare is 5 yuan).
(Train) Yangquan Railway Station is to the west of the passenger terminal. It is cheaper to take the train to Niangziguan, with a fare of 2.5 yuan. (The first train
arrives at Niangziguan at 9:36 and 10:41). Visitors can take a taxi to the scenic spot after arriving at the station, and the fare is 5 yuan. Don’t buy train tickets in advance. There are definitely seats available at the departure station of Yangquan. The train number is 6034 (Yangquan-Shijiazhuang).
Scenic area map:
Click to expand the scenic area map
Niangziguan ticket price:
The ticket price is 10 yuan.
Scenic area opening hours:
8:00-19:00
