Introduction to Niangziguan tourist attractions Introduction to Niangziguan tourist attractions

What good scenery does Niangziguan have?

Niangziguan is also famous for its pleasant scenery with beautiful mountains and clear waters. The "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 bottom of the valley. Next to the waterfall, there are scenic spots such as Shuilian Cave and Baotu Spring, and the scenery is extremely beautiful. Here, water flows everywhere and springs spring up everywhere, forming a natural picture of "small bridges, flowing water, and people's homes". Throughout the ages, countless literati and poets have come here and left many popular poems. There is a couplet that says: "Who is the most powerful among the hundred and two Xiongguan Passes? The three thousand main roads are also named after this." "The ancient garrison at the front of the building is adjacent to the village, and the river is under the Qingshan City outside the city." Niangziguan has a long history. According to records, during the Kaihuang period of the Sui Dynasty, it was here This setting is Weize County. Princess Pingyang, the third daughter of Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty and the sister of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, once led the women's army to set up defenses and garrison here, hence the name Niangzi Pass. Another theory is that there is a Temple of Jealous Girl here, dedicated to the younger sister of Jie Zitui. It is said that if a woman passes by in colorful makeup, there will be thunder and lightning, so Niangziguan is named after it. Now the temple has been abandoned, and there is a Tang Dynasty book "Ode to Jealous Girl" , now in the Shanxi Provincial Museum. The name of Niangzi Pass was first seen in the poem "You Chengtian Xuanquan" by Yuan Haowen of the Jin Dynasty. The poem contains the sentence "The Niangzi Pass is even more strange." The "Unification of the Qing Dynasty" compiled in the 29th year of Qianlong (1764) was the first official document to include the name Niangziguan. There are many legends about the origin of the name Niangziguan. Gu Zuyu of the Ming Dynasty said in "Minutes of Fangyu Reading History" that when "women dressed in beautiful makeup" pass by the Temple of Jealous Girl, "there will be thunder and lightning" and they will become jealous, so they are called Jealous Girl, and Niangziguan is named after it. "Yuanhe County Chronicles" says that in the Spring and Autumn Period, Jie Shan, the sister of Jie Zitui in the Jin Dynasty, was burned to death in Mianshan, and later generations built a shrine for jealous women. Another legend is that Princess Pingyang, the sister of Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, once led Niangziguan to guard here and founded Guancheng, so this pass was called Niangziguan. However, these claims are not believed to be based on the history of the railway (that is, the Shitai-Taiwan Railway) being completed and opened to traffic. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, the Yangjing Highway passing through Niangziguan and the Weijiu Highway from Niangziguan to Jiuguan were successively built, and the double-tracking project and electrification project of the Shijiazhuang-Taizhou Railway were completed. These transportation facilities were It plays an increasingly important role in economic construction. The Niangziguan in front of us was built in the 21st year of Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty (1897 AD). There are two east and south gates and a city wall about 650 meters long. The east city gate is a brick gate, also known as the outer city gate. It is majestic and solid. The five words "Zhili Niangzi Pass" are engraved on the top of the gate. The top is a platform, which was built for reviewing soldiers and observing the enemy's situation. Now that the city tower has been built, it is a magnificent sight. It is true that there is one man who is guarding the gate, and ten thousand men cannot break it. It is very dangerous. The ancient road outside the pass is winding and undulating, and is the famous Yanzhao Ancient Road. The South City Gate, also known as the Inner City Gate, has a brick coupon at the bottom and a gate tower at the top. There is a plaque with "The Ninth Gate in the World" hanging on the compound eaves. It is majestic, tall and spectacular. The four characters "Gyeonggi Fanping" are written on the forehead above the doorway. The tower is built on the gate. There are also historic sites such as Guandi Temple and Zhenwu Pavilion in Guancheng. The streets and houses still maintain the style of the Tang Dynasty. Most of the residents are descendants of "military households" from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. In the east gate of Niangziguan, on the bank of Tao River, there is a brick and stone platform, which is said to be Princess Pingyang's commanding platform. It is said that when Princess Pingyang was serving as commander in Niangziguan, she often never left the saddle and never left the sword in her hand, showing extraordinary bravery. Even after she married General Chai Shao, she still did not forget her military life. She is a famous female hero in Chinese history. Niangziguan and her reputation have survived to this day. Niangzi Pass is also known as Weize Pass. It is located at the junction of Shanxi and Hebei provinces and is a dangerous pass on the Great Wall. There is a couplet on the pass that says: "Who is the most powerful of the hundred and two passes? There are three thousand fortresses. This pass is named after it." "The ancient garrison at the head of the building is surrounded by the village, and the green mountains outside the city and the river below the city." fully describe the unique style and beauty of this ancient pass. Naturally beautiful scenery. It has the titles of "The Gate of the Three Jins" and "The Ninth Pass in the World".

Top Ten Famous Tourist Attractions in Taiyuan, Shanxi

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Top Ten Famous Tourist Attractions in Taiyuan, Shanxi Chapter 1

1. One of the ancient battlefields in China - the Battle of Changping

The Battle of Changping was a historical event in the Zhou Dynasty From the fifty-third year of King Nan of Zhou to the fifty-fifth year of King Nan of Zhou, (one said it was from April to September of the lunar calendar in the fifty-fifth year of King Nan of Zhou, another said that it was from the beginning of the fifty-fourth year to the fifty-fifth year of King Nan of Zhou) In September of the same year), Qin's famous general Bai Qi led his army to a war with Zhao's army in the Changping area of ??Zhao (now northwest of Gaoping City, Shanxi Province).

The Zhao army was finally defeated, and the Qin army won and occupied Changping, and killed 400,000 Zhao surrender troops. This battle was a strategic decisive battle between Qin and Zhao.

During the war, King Zhao was ignorant of the basic situation of Qin being strong and Zhao being weak in terms of war guidance. He was eager to win and mistakenly adhered to the offensive strategy. In order to alienate the Qin State, the famous general Lian Po was abandoned and replaced by Zhao Kuo, who was an armchair strategist. Zhao Kuo followed the King Zhao's intention and was eager to win, so he changed Lian Po's defensive deployment and military regulations, replaced generals, and organized attacks. .

In view of Zhao Kuo's weakness of being arrogant and underestimating the enemy, Bai Qi adopted the combat policy of feigning defeat and retreating, luring the enemy out of their positions, and then dividing, surrounding, and annihilating them, and won the war.

After this battle, Zhao State's vitality was severely damaged, which accelerated the process of Qin State's unification of China. This battle was the earliest, largest and most thorough encirclement and annihilation war in ancient Chinese military history.

2. One of the five famous mountains - Hengshan

Hengshan is a place name in China. As a big mountain, it is located 10 kilometers south of Hunyuan County, Datong City, Shanxi Province, and 62 kilometers away from the urban area of ??Datong City. The mountain is the holy land of the Quanzhen sect, the mainstream of Taoism. It is also known as Beiyue, also known as "Taiheng Mountain", also known as "Yuanyue, Ziyue". Together with Dongyue Taishan, Xiyue Huashan, Nanyue Hengshan and Zhongyue Songshan, it is also known as the Five Mountains in China. Geographical indication, famous overseas.

3. Niangzi Pass, one of the passes of the Great Wall of China

Niangzi Pass is a famous pass of the Great Wall of China. It is located on the west side of the Taihang Mountains at the west entrance of Jingxing County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province and Pingding County, Shanxi Province. The foothills of Mianshan Mountain in the northeast.

4. Pingyao, one of the four ancient towns in China

Pingyao County is located in the center of Shanxi Province, surrounded by Jiexiu, Qixian, Wenshui, Fenyang, Qinyuan and other counties City borders. It is the prototype of an ancient county town in the Ming and Qing Dynasties that is well preserved in China. Pingyao Ancient City has a history of more than 2,700 years. It is a national historical and cultural city and a world cultural heritage.

Pingyao is a major cultural relics county in Shanxi Province, with more than 300 historic sites. The Rishengchang Bank of "Huitong Tianxia" is known as the "originator of modern banks in China", Shuanglin Temple is praised by experts as "the treasure house of oriental colored sculpture art", and the Ten Thousand Buddhas Hall of Zhenguo Temple is the earliest and most precious wooden building in China. one.

5. One of the four major grottoes - Yungang Grottoes

The Yungang Grottoes are located at the southern foot of Wuzhou Mountain, 17 kilometers west of Datong City, Shanxi Province, northern China. Excavated, it stretches 1 km from east to west. There are 45 main caves, 252 large and small cave niches, and more than 51,000 stone statues. It is one of the largest ancient grottoes in China. Together with Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes, Luoyang Longmen Grottoes and Tianshui Maijishan Grottoes, it is also known as the Four Four Grottoes in China. A treasure trove of great grotto art.

6. Mount Wutai, one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China

Mount Wutai is located in Wutai County, Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province, ranking first among the four famous Buddhist mountains in China. Mount Wutai is located in the northeastern part of Shanxi Province and belongs to Wutai County, Xinzhou City. It is 230 kilometers away from the provincial capital Taiyuan City in the southwest. Together with Mount Putuo in Zhejiang, Mount Jiuhua in Anhui, Mount Emei in Sichuan, it is known as the "Four Famous Mountains of Chinese Buddhism". It is known as "Golden Wutai, Silver Emei, Bronze Putuo, and Iron Jiuhua". At the same time, Mount Wutai, Lumbini Garden in Nepal, Sarnath in India, Bodh Gaya, and Kushinagar are also known as the five major Buddhist holy places in the world.

7. The oldest wooden pagoda in China - Yingxian Wooden Pagoda

The full name of the Sakyamuni Pagoda is the Fogong Temple. The Sakyamuni Pagoda is located in the Fogong Temple northwest of Ying County, Shuozhou City, Shanxi Province. , commonly known as Yingxian wooden pagoda. It was built in the second year of Qingning in Liao Dynasty (AD 1056), and was completed in the sixth year of Mingchang in Jin Dynasty (AD 1195). It is the tallest and oldest existing wooden tower building in China. It is a national key cultural relic protection unit and a national AAAA-level scenic spot. Together with the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy and the Eiffel Tower in Paris, it is also known as the "Three Wonderful Towers in the World".

8. The only waterfall in the Yellow River - Hukou Waterfall

Hukou Waterfall is a famous waterfall on the Yellow River in China. Its surging momentum is a symbol of the spirit of the Chinese nation. It borders Hukou Town, Ji County, Linfen City, Shanxi Province to the east, and Hukou Township, Yichuan County, Yan'an City, Shaanxi Province to the west. It's about 5 or 6 hours' drive from Taiyuan; it's about 2 hours' drive from Xi'an. At this point of the Yellow River, there are steep stone walls on both sides of the river, and the mouth of the river is as narrow as the mouth of a Hukou, hence the name Hukou Waterfall. The waterfall has a height of 9 meters and contains rich water resources. Hukou Waterfall is the second largest waterfall in China and the largest yellow waterfall in the world.

9. The place of ancestral roots - the Hongdong Big Sophora japonica tree

The Big Sophora japonica tree, also known as the Hongdong Big Sophora japonica tree, is a cultural relic protection unit in Shanxi Province. Located in the Big Sophora Tree Root-seeking and Worshiping Ancestral Garden on the west side of Jia Village, two kilometers north of Hongdong County, Linfen City, the Big Sophora Tree is a witness to the history of immigration and is also the hometown in the minds of immigrants. Every year, more than 200,000 people go to the scenic spot to find their roots. When paying homage to ancestors, Yu Yafei's poem goes like this: "The huge locust tree rises from the ground and rushes to the green Han Dynasty, and its branches are densely branched; even if the tree is thousands of feet high, the fallen leaves will still return to their roots." Although there are no magnificent buildings here, there is an endless stream of tourists looking for their roots no matter in the cold winter or the scorching summer. Some of them wrote poems and inscriptions to express the feeling of "drinking water and remembering the source", and some looked up at the ancient locust trees and lingered in nostalgia for a long time.

10. China’s No. 1 Prime Minister’s Village—Pei Bai Village in Wenxi County

Pei Bai Village, known as the “Chinese Prime Minister’s Village”, is the location of the Pei family’s ancestral hall. , powerful in China, the Pei family is famous for its 59 prime ministers and 59 generals. It has lasted for more than two thousand years since the Zhou and Qin Dynasties. The prosperity of its family figures and its virtuous works are unique in Chinese and foreign history. . In today's Peibai Village, there are many historical relics of the Pei family, including buildings, inscriptions, and tombs. There are many historic sites such as Pei's ancestral hall, Pei's stele corridor, and Pei's tomb.

Top Ten Famous Tourist Attractions in Taiyuan, Shanxi Chapter 2

1. Travel

When it comes to Shanxi tourism, many people will think of Pingyao Ancient City and Qiao Family Courtyard , Imperial City Prime Minister's Mansion, Yungang Grottoes, etc., but if you ask what Taiyuan has, you may be confused. Of course, it’s not that the scenic spots in Taiyuan are not good enough, but that there are so many interesting places in Shanxi. I will talk about the scenic spots in Taiyuan below.

Note: The following rankings are in no particular order, every attraction is worth a visit!

2. Jinci Temple

Jinci Temple is located in Jinci Town, Jinyuan District. The overall structure is divided into two parts. The first half is a park with flowers, grass, woods, water, bridges and pavilions. . The second half is a museum. It is not so much a museum as it is a group of ancient buildings. There are all kinds of sculptures, paintings, and inscriptions. You can see whatever you want. Overall, it is a great place that combines wonderful natural landscapes with breathtaking ancient civilizations.

3. Fenhe Park

The first thing to say is that this park is a bit "long". Everyone knows that the Fenhe River runs through the north and south of Taiyuan, and the park is built along both sides of the Fenhe River. of. Across several bridges in Taiyuan, it goes without saying how long the distance is. If you insist on walking a complete circle, no one will stop you. As the saying goes, travel is not about the destination, but the scenery along the way. The scenery along the way is too tempting. Naturally, you won’t be able to reach the end, which is Fenhe Park.

4. Mengshan

As the saying goes, worship Buddha to ensure safety when you are away from home. Mengshan is definitely a good place to worship Buddha. The scenic spot is quite far from the city, but you can also take bus. If I remember correctly, it is bus number 58, which goes directly to the gate of the scenic spot. But you have to continue climbing the mountain to see the Buddha. If you are pious enough, you can choose to hike. The scenery along the way is quite good. If it is not convenient, you can take a sightseeing bus.

5. Fenhe No. 2 Reservoir

If you like landscapes, bamboo rafts, barbecues, and outdoor adventures, then come to Fenhe No. 2 Reservoir. There is a large reservoir here. You can look at it from side to side or vertically or from a bird's eye view. Of course, the focus is on the entertainment projects, including bamboo rafts, speedboats, trapezes, suspension bridges, and a variety of exciting water sports. You can have a lot of fun. After all, having a barbecue with your family and friends by the river when you are tired from playing is a great experience!

6. Tianlong Mountain

At the foot of Tianlong Mountain is the Jinci Temple. The main purpose of going to Tianlong Mountain is to see the grottoes. It may not be as grand as the Yungang Grottoes, but you might as well visit Xia Tian when you go to Jinci Temple. The Longshan Grottoes are about ten kilometers up the mountain. Taking a taxi is a must. You can choose to charter a taxi or carpool, which will be cheaper.

7. Juiwei Mountain

Juiwei Mountain is located 24 kilometers northwest of the city. It is definitely a must-see for exercising and losing weight! Take the steps to go up the mountain, and the slope to go down the mountain. The steps are steep and the process of climbing is very tiring. Going up the mountain will have you rushing to ascend to immortality! You can enjoy the flowers and green trees in spring and summer, the red leaves in Akita, and the snow in winter. You can also exercise and enjoy the beautiful scenery at the same time!

8. East Lake Vinegar Garden

If you are from Shanxi and want to have some cold drinks, then come here. If you are from outside and want to see the cold drinks of Shanxi people, Come and take a look, here is the most complete and detailed vinegar-making process, as well as the most pungent vinegar-making workshop in history. If you have rhinitis, congratulations, it will definitely be cured after a spin!

9. China Coal Museum

Describe Shanxi in one word, what is it! coal! Two words----coal! Three words----Coal Boss! As a major coal mining province, coal and Shanxi are almost equal! If you come to Shanxi and don’t know the coal culture, are you embarrassed to say that you have been to Shanxi? The museum is located at the intersection of Yingze Street and Jinci Road, covering an area of ??about 11 hectares and a construction area of ??about 90,000 square meters. It is a collection center for historical relics, specimens, documents and materials of the national coal industry. Here you can appreciate all kinds of coal, appreciate the coal formation process with naked eyes in 4D, and experience the mystery of the mine firsthand. What are you waiting for? Come!

10. Shanxi Museum

I have seen enough landscapes, gardens, flowers and birds, and buildings, but how can I do it if I don’t understand the history! As the soul of a region, the museum must be visited. The Shanxi Museum is located on Binhe West Road. Admission is free and suitable for all seasons. Although it is a provincial museum, the exhibits inside are absolutely rich. To exaggerate a little, it is definitely comparable to the National Museum!

Top Ten Famous Tourist Attractions in Taiyuan, Shanxi Chapter 3

1. Jinci Scenic Area

In fact, many cities are like this. I got up, but after a closer look, I found that there are many scenic spots. Taiyuan is such a city.

The first one I recommend to everyone is the Jinci Scenic Area. There are very ancient buildings here. You can come and experience the cultural landscape and mountains and rivers. The sense of history is very strong. Friends who like history must not miss it.

Tickets: 80 yuan/person in peak season, 65 yuan/person in off-season

Opening hours:

8:00-18:00 in peak season, 8:00 in off-season -17:00

2. Shanxi Museum

If you go to the provincial capital city, you must go to the Provincial Museum. This is absolutely true.

I believe that friends who have seen national treasures before have different feelings about the Provincial Museum. This is the Shanxi Provincial Museum. It covers a very large area, is very well decorated inside, and is very comprehensive.

The collection contains about 400,000 items, dating from the Neolithic Age, which is very meaningful.

Tickets: Free

Opening hours: 9:00-17:00

3. Food Street

This can also be said to be Attractions, it can also be said that they are not attractions.

The reason why it is an attraction is because every friend who comes to this city will come here to eat and stroll around.

It’s not because of the attractions, but because there is no scenery here, it’s just a snack street, but because of this, it has become a scenery.

Tickets: Free

Opening hours: All day long

4. Mengshan Giant Buddha

Mengshan Giant Buddha is currently the largest Buddha. A bit taller than the Leshan Giant Buddha.

The Big Buddha gives people a very shocking feeling. There are several best photo spots. Everyone will have signs there when they go. You can take photos according to the best spots. There are no big ups and downs along the way. Road, children and the elderly can also come to this place.

Tickets: 70 yuan/person

Opening hours: 8:00-18:30

5. Yongzuo Temple

This It is a relatively unpopular attraction and not many people go there, but it is precisely because of this that it is more comfortable to visit.

Although it is not popular, it looks very nice and is an iconic attraction in Taiyuan.

Because the scenic spot is on the mountain, you can see it from anywhere in the city of Taiyuan.

Tickets: 30 yuan in summer, 20 yuan in winter

Opening hours: 8:30-17:30

6. East Lake Vinegar Garden

< p> When it comes to the vinegar we usually eat for cooking, what will come to mind? Of course it is Shanxi mature vinegar.

Shanxi is a place rich in vinegar, and the East Lake Vinegar Garden is the first place in Shanxi Province to display traditional and modern vinegar production art. It can be said to be a factory-style museum.

It is worth visiting, and you can also experience the process of making vinegar here, and you can taste various vinegars for free in person, which is very interesting.

Tickets: Free

Opening hours: 8:00-17:30

7. Fenhe Park

Every city has There should be a park, and this park is an iconic location in Taiyuan.

Fenhe Park is a favorite place for citizens. Every day, citizens come here to run, walk, enjoy the cool air, young couples hang out, and the elderly exercise. It is a very good place to experience life in Taiyuan. .

It feels very good to walk along the river at night and enjoy the gentle breeze, and the night view is also very beautiful.

Tickets: Free

Opening hours: 6:00-22:00 in summer, 6:00-23:00 in winter

8. Notre Dame Temple

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The name Notre Dame Temple sounds very powerful.

Of course, this place is indeed very impressive, because it is one of the three unique ancient buildings of Jinci. The decoration is very impressive and has great historical value as well as cultural and artistic value.

Especially for architecture lovers, you must visit here.

Of course, when you come to a place like this, you must do your homework in advance and understand the historical background, so that you will have a better feel.

Tickets: included in Jinci Scenic Area tickets

Opening hours: 8:00-18:00 in peak season, 8:30-17:00 in off-season

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You can escape the summer heat at this scenic spot, because it was once the summer palace of the emperor.

Part of the scenic spot is still under repair, and the roads on the mountain are still a bit difficult to walk. If you are traveling by car, please pay attention to safety.

If you are going by chartered car, you should also be careful not to be fooled. Of course, there are also good drivers. It is recommended to do more guides about this attraction.

Tickets: 50 yuan/person

Opening hours: 8:00-17:00

10. Chunyang Palace

Pure Yang Palace is a Taoist temple built in the Yuan Dynasty. It is located in the center of Taiyuan City and is very suitable for a visit.

The murals in the palace are very beautiful and well-preserved. It is said that everyone in Taiyuan has been to this place and the scenery is very good.

However, it is said that this place has been under renovation before. I don’t know if it is open now. You need to know it clearly before going, otherwise you will be wasted and you will not get the value for it.

Tickets: 20 yuan/person

Opening hours: 8:00-18:00 in summer, 09:00-17:00 in winter

Shanxi tourist attractions Which ones are there?

Wutai Mountain, Xuankong Temple, Pingyao Ancient City, Qiao Family Courtyard, Wang Family Courtyard, Chang Family Manor, Jinci Temple, etc.

1. Mount Wutai, located in Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province, is a world cultural landscape heritage, a national AAAAA tourist attraction, a national key scenic spot, a national geological park, a national forest park, a national natural and cultural heritage, and one of the top ten One of the Daming Mountains and one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China.

2. Hengshan Hanging Temple is located on a steep cliff at Cuiping Peak of Jinlong Gorge in Hengshan City, Hunyuan County, Datong City, Shanxi Province. From a distance, the three-story temple follows the mountain from south to north. Gradually rising, the palaces and pavilions are staggered and connected to each other by planks. It is like a miniature landscape of a normal temple erected in the air, which is breathtaking.

3. Wandering in the ancient city of Pingyao, the streets and shops in front of you complement each other, and the folk houses that match the traditional style and layout. The ancient buildings with carved beams and painted beams bring people's thoughts back to the Ming and Qing Dynasties. of prosperity. This famous historical and cultural city with thousands of years of history shows people an extraordinary economic and cultural heritage. Following the context of social development and the course of history, this ancient city of Pingyao, which was built in the period of King Xuan of Zhou Dynasty, has traveled through the Ming Dynasty. The Hongwu period, spanning the Ming and Qing dynasties, is perfectly presented in front of you.

Where is the lady locked up?

The existing Guancheng of Niangzi Pass was built in the Ming Dynasty. Niangzi Pass is known as the ninth pass of the Great Wall and has been a battleground for military strategists of all dynasties. The ancient castle is located high up on the mountains and rivers, and has two gates. The east gate is an ordinary brick city gate with the inscription "Zhili Niangzi Pass" on the forehead. There is a platform castle above, which seems to be used to review soldiers and watch the enemy's situation.

Natural barrier. There are also more than ten scenic spots such as Chengtian Village, Laojun Cave, Jealous Girl Temple, Beacon Tower, Pointing Station, Washbasin, Summer House, etc. It is said that they were built by Princess Pingyang in the Tang Dynasty when she was stationed.

Niangzi Pass is a famous pass on the Great Wall of China. It is located at the foothills of Mianshan Mountain in the northeast of Pingding County, Yangquan City, Shanxi Province. Niangzi Pass was originally called "Weize Pass" because Princess Pingyang of the Tang Dynasty once led troops to garrison here. Princess Pingyang's troops were called the "Niangzi Army" at that time, so it got its current name.

Extended information:

1. Historical evolution

Niangziguan was one of the passes of the Great Wall built by the Zhongshan Kingdom during the Warring States Period. The Tang Dynasty established the Chengtian Army to garrison it. At this place, "Chengtian Military City" was built during the Dali Period of Tang Dynasty (767-779). "Chengtian Village" was built in the Song Dynasty. The name of Niangzi Pass was first seen in the poem "You Chengtian Xuanquan" by Yuan Haowen of the Jin Dynasty, which said "Niangzi Pass is even more amazing". In the Ming Dynasty, it was called "Chengtian Town".

Due to frequent border troubles during the Ming Dynasty, the castle was rebuilt in the 21st year of Jiajing (1542) and specially guarded. Today it is the original appearance at that time. In the Qing Dynasty, the "Guguan Camp" was added and divided into separate garrison stations. Because Guancheng is located at the southern end of the "Neisan Pass Great Wall" inside the Great Wall, it is known as the "Ninth Pass of the Great Wall".

2. Military significance

Niangzi Pass is across the mountain from Jingxing Pass. They are both important military areas. They strangle the Jingxing Pass in Taihang Mountain and are one of the few passages between Shanxi and Hebei. Whether it is to protect Shanxi or Hebei, Niangziguan plays an important role. Today, the Shijiazhuang-Taizhou Railway and the Shanxi-Hebei Highway pass through this pass, making it an important transportation thoroughfare.

Baidu Encyclopedia - Niangziguan

Travel guide to Niangziguan Waterfall

Strategy 1: Transportation

Taking the train is more economical and the driving routes are As follows:

The departure point is Shijiazhuang and Taiyuan, direction of Shijiazhuang: 6031 Puman (Shijiazhuang-Taiyuan) departs at 7:07 and arrives at 8:59, the fare is 4 yuan! Bus 6033 (Shijiazhuang---Taiyuan) departs at 14:58 and arrives at 16:49, the fare is 4 yuan! Bus 6032 (Taiyuan---Shijiazhuang) departs at 14:45 and arrives at 18:56, the fare is 9.5 yuan! Bus 6034 (Taiyuan---Shijiazhuang) departs at 6:30 and arrives at 10:41, the fare is 9.5 yuan! After visiting Niangziguan, go to Niangziguan Town and transfer to a minibus to Yangquan City, the fare is 6 yuan; change to bus No. 4 to the long-distance terminal, the fare is 1 yuan. There are long-distance buses to all parts of the country, and you can also get off at the train station and return. Since the train time is not suitable, it is recommended that you take a bus to Yangquan first and then take a minibus to Niangziguan. From Taiyuan, you can go to Jiannan Bus Station, and the bus to Yangquan takes about 5 minutes, which costs 40 yuan; Shijiazhuang is at the Long-distance North Station, which costs 40 yuan. , the car can be changed to minibus directly at Yangquan Long-distance Station.

Strategy 2: Touring and Accommodation

The scenic area of ??Niangziguan consists of three parts, namely, the pass, the waterfall, and the water city.

1. Pass: The ticket price at Niangzi Pass is 40 yuan, but you can bypass the south gate, walk along the road to the front of the mountain, go through the town and enter the east gate for sightseeing. 2. Waterfall: There is also a fee for Niangziguan Canyon. The main attraction is Niangziguan Waterfall. You can walk to the opposite side from the railway downlink and follow the path to the north to see the full view of the waterfall, which is even more spectacular than what you see at the bottom of the valley. .

3. Water City: After passing the downlink railway, it is an important part of Niangziguan Scenic Area. There are two crossing buildings and a stage. Every courtyard here has deep courtyards and original ecological conditions. This place is called the "Venice" of Shanxi. The houses are located on the water, with the waterway on the left and the small road on the right. It can be called "small bridges, flowing water, and people's homes".

4. The ticket price for "Family on the Water" is 6 yuan. There is no escape for this ticket, but you can negotiate the price. The three-noodle "Sip Ge Dou" made by the old man across the door is very Shanxi-style. It costs 2 yuan a bowl, which is very affordable. After eating the noodles, I asked him to help negotiate the price. It was very effective and could be reduced to 3 yuan.

5. There is a swimming pool here, which is fed by spring water. There is no ticket.

6. In Dazhai, you can stay in a hotel owned by Liang Benliang’s third son. It has bathing facilities and you can negotiate the price to 10 yuan per person, but you have to have dinner at his house, but the taste is good and the price is reasonable. .

7. The entrance fee to Hutou Mountain is 25 yuan, but you can go in from the north. The terraces here are very impressive.

8. The folk houses in Dazhai are also very particular. The cave dwellings are arranged in an orderly manner, one floor after another.