Explore the Magnificent Scenery of Yanmen Pass: A Super Detailed Guide

Yanmen Pass is famous for its perilous terrain and is hailed as 'the foremost of the nine strategic passes under heaven.' Passing through this natural barrier, you can see the mouths of three Great Walls. If you love mountaineering, be sure to climb to the top to experience the grandeur of the continuous mountain ranges, and you will be amazed at the wisdom of the ancients. The thing I love the most is that Yanmen Pass offers different climbing routes for different groups of people, filled with a humanistic touch. 🚨 Travel Tips: - Yanmen Pass has two entrances: the North Gate and the South Gate. It is recommended to start the tour from the North Gate (the South Gate is relatively far). I chose the North Gate, and it took about two hours to finish the tour. - It takes about 3 minutes by car from the scenic area entrance to Mingyue Tower (ticket checkpoint). If you don't want to walk, you can take the eco-friendly vehicle inside the scenic area (10 yuan/person round trip). Personally, I suggest that if you don't mind walking, you can walk from the entrance (it's really not far, unlike what the driver said about 2 kilometers). - Dining in the scenic area is relatively cheap, mainly noodle dishes. There are some restaurants and small shops on the border trade street where you can eat, buy water, and also find local specialties (such as Shanxi's aged vinegar, yellow wine, coconut powder, etc.). 🚗 Transportation Guide: - It is recommended to drive there, about 100 kilometers from Xinzhou City. - You can also depart from Dai County, where you can stay in advance (e.g., Lihua Hotel), about 15 kilometers from the North Gate and about 32 kilometers from the South Gate. 🎫 Ticket Information: - Peak season (April 1 to October 31) tickets are 90 yuan/person, off-season tickets are 45 yuan/person. - Eco-friendly vehicle fee is 10 yuan/person (round trip). - Parking fee is 5 yuan/vehicle (no time limit).