Yanmen Pass
雁门关 · 다이 현 (신저우 시)
mountain pass in China which includes three fortified gatehouses along the Great Wall
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Yanmen Pass
Welcome to Yanmen Pass, a place where history was forged in steel and sacrifice. Known as the 'First Pass' among the nine famous passes of the Great Wall, Yanmen has stood for centuries as a vital military choke point guarding…
Listen in the app2The Southern Gate — Wailu Gate
We begin our tour at the Southern Gate, known as Wailu Gate, which faces the heartland of the central plains. This was the entry point for messengers and reinforcements arriving from the interior. …
Listen in the app3The Barbican and Inner Courtyard
Between the main gates lies the Barbican, or Wencheng, a fortified enclosure designed to trap any enemy who managed to breach the outer gate. This is a classic feature of Chinese defensive architecture. …
Listen in the app4The Northern Gate — Diwu Gate
The Northern Gate, or Diwu Gate, is the true front line of Yanmen Pass. Facing the 'Saitwai'—the lands beyond the Great Wall—this was the gate that bore the brunt of nomadic invasions. …
Listen in the app5The General's Mansion and Garrison Barracks
Behind the defensive walls lies the General's Mansion and the barracks where the garrison lived and trained. This was the administrative and logistical heart of the pass. …
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From the Northern Gate, the wall climbs steeply up the mountain ridges, following the natural contours of the landscape. This is the 'backbone' of the defense. …
Listen in the app7The Pass Museum and Historical Steles
Our final stop within the pass is the museum and the collection of historical steles. These stone tablets, inscribed by scholars, emperors, and military officials across multiple dynasties, serve as the written record of Yanmen's…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our journey through Yanmen Pass, we stand at a point where the mountains themselves seem to hold the memories of two thousand years of struggle. We have walked the same stones as the legendary Yang Family and…
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What is Yanmen Pass?
Yanmen Pass is a place in 다이 현 (신저우 시) with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 다이 현 (신저우 시) |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 39.1935, 112.8703 |
| Last updated |