What are the fun attractions in Tongguan?

Tongguan is located in the north of Tongguan County, Weinan City, Shaanxi Province, bordering the Yellow River to the north and the mountainside to the south. Below, the editor recommends interesting places in Tongguan to everyone, so that it is easier for friends to make travel plans. Let’s take a look together.

Introduction to interesting places and attractions in Tongguan

1. Twelve Linked Cities

Into the Twelve Linked Cities

Since the Tang Dynasty In the Ming and Qing Dynasties, for the safety of Tongguan, the rulers built 12 square earth platforms along both sides of the Tongguan Forbidden ditch. Each base was 10.5 meters long, 11 meters wide, and 7.6 meters high. The rammed layer was 9 to 14 centimeters thick. Defensive military fortress. Because it is basically connected to Tongguan, it is commonly known as "Twelve Linked Cities". Now the city no longer exists, but the beacon tower still exists.

Type of attraction: Historical site

Address: Starting from the Haocha Valley entrance in the Qinling Mountains in the south to Shimen Pass, about two kilometers south of Tongguan City in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, in the north

2 , Fotou Cliff

Into Fotou Cliff

Fotou Cliff is located on Songguo Mountain in Anle Township, 10 kilometers south of Tongguan County, Shaanxi Province. It is named after its shape resembling a Buddha head. name. It is the highest peak in the Qinling Mountains in Tongguan. "New Chronicles of Tongguan County" states that "there is no more scenic spot in Guannan than this." The mountain of Fotou Cliff is as steep as a knife. The trees on the cliff are tall and lush. The mountain path is winding and winding, commonly known as the "Eighteen Pans", and people walking on it are like walking on a cloud ladder. There is a Bodhisattva temple built in the 10th year of Tang Zhenguan (AD 636) on Fotou Cliff, with five main halls and ten monks' dormitories. The temple is surrounded by mountains and ravines, with beautiful scenery. In front of the temple, there are towering ancient trees, shaded by pines and cypresses. Behind the temple, there is a steep cliff that reaches into the sky. Looking around the mountains, you can see the lush green mountains, shrouded in clouds and mist, and the beautiful scenery. Overlooking the mountains, fields, villages, and the rolling Yellow River, you can have a panoramic view, which is refreshing and refreshing. There are two pools near the Kuyuan: the Black Dragon Pool is eerie and scary; the Yellow Dragon Pool is crystal clear. The Ertan is clear and sweet, and is delicious to drink, attracting tourists and woodcutter to linger.

Recommended tour time: 2-3 hours

3. Mingtongguan City Ruins

Enter the Mingtongguan City Ruins

Mingtongguan City Ruins The city ruins are located to the east of Tongguan County, where the ancient county seat of Tongguan is located. As an ancient military town, Tongguan was once bustling and lively. Now due to the destruction of the war, coupled with the construction of reservoirs and highways in recent years, most of the buildings in the ancient city do not exist, except for the east gate. There are still several sections of earth wall ruins left at the north gate. When you come here to pay homage to the past, you will have a deep feeling.

Type of attraction: historical site

Recommended tour time: 1-2 hours

Tickets: Free

Opening hours: open all day< /p>

Address: 10 kilometers east of Tongguan County