Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province in China on behalf of the county town 20 kilometers north of the mountains Yanmen is important to pass on the Great Wall, and Ningwu clearance, partial closing referred to as "outside the three tests." In 2001, Yanmenguan was announced as the fifth installment of the State Council People';s Republic of key national heritage conservation units.
Yanmenguan northwest of the city about 40 li in place, also known as "West border the stove off", the famous pass is one of ancient China. Was built during the Hongwu years, after the generation ofContinue to repair, start into its present size. 1 km off the city perimeter, the wall 7 meters high, consists of three Shihmen along to become, respectively, the East Gate, West Gate, north door. In a small amount on the door of the north gate, there will "Yanmenguan" the three characters, each a couplet about the words "three-level unparalleled in the hub, the first hurdle Jiuzhai respected."

"West Drive off" the origin of
Removal of ancient Yanmenguan has changed its name several times, before the Qin and Han Yang Yanmenguan in this county north of the high mountain sun and mouth Yanmen, Qin and Han dynasties, south to northern ethnic minorities for the defense, in the sentence note Hill set off unmanning, Yanmenguan to go there. Moved off site during the Tang Shan Iron West Yanmen wrapped door, renamed the "West Drive off." Northern Song Dynasty, Liao for the defense of the invasion, Yang had long shuaibing Rokuro stationed here.

Many kinds of local snacks, cannabis, yellow cake, bread, peas porridge and other foods are very popular, and most of them should be the county representative to the number of sirloin, and a long history and unique flavor to make it known spread far and wide critical acclaim.

On behalf of the state from the car to, or bound by Tatung, Sanin direction of the car to pass and get off and walk; Taiyuan starting off from the city station, take the East, "Taiyuan - on behalf of the county," the long-distance car, fares 50 yuan, then take on behalf of the County - Yanmenguan the bus service 30 yuan / person.
Reminder: Yanmenguan scenic Transportation: No transportation facilities, need to walk.

Tickets: 35 yuan / person.
Opening hours: Open all year, weekends and holidays. Summer hours 8:00 ---- 19: 30. Winter hours 8:00 ---- 18: 00