Niangziguan Pass Great Wall
Geographically speaking, Shanxi Province is located to the west of Beijing, so its Taihang Niangziguan Pass, translated as ‘Women’s Pass’ in English, which is located at 28 miles northeast of Pingding County in Yangquan City, where Shanxi Province meets Hebei Province. Niangziguan Pass, originally called Weize Pass, is regarded as ‘The Ninth Pass on the Great Wall’. It occupies an important commanding position, standing on the cliff surrounding by the gushing Taohe River.
 Niangziguan Great Wall |
 Niangziguan Great Wall |
Why calling it ‘Niangziguan’ comes from a historic event. It is said that the Tang’s (618 – 907) Princess Ping Yang, third daughter of Emperor Li Yuan and the sister of Emperor Li Shimin commanded an armed force of women soldiers set up a garrison here.
In ancient times, Niangziguan Great Wall pass was always being the point of battle because of the nearby lofty mountains and deep valleys. The fortress in the pass is built against the high Mianshan Mountain on one side, while facing a bottomless chasm on the other, making it impassable even to an army of ten thousand.
 Niangziguan Great Wall |
 Niangziguan Great Wall |
Near the Niangziguan Pass, there are many places of historic interest, such as The Platform for Appointing Commanders, The Tower of Veteran General, and The Washbasin-Like Pool. The underground water resources within this area are very rich. The spring water gushes out in an endless flow every year. Due to its attractive scenery, Niangziguan Pass becomes a good place to spend holidays.
Shanxi Great Wall List |
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| Guguan Pass Great Wall | Niangziguan Pass Great Wall |
| Ningwuguan Pass Great Wall | Pianguan Pass & Pingxingguan Pass Great Wall |
| Yanmenguan Pass of Great Wall | |
