Depart from Xi'an, Lingbao, Henan ~ Hangu Pass, the key throat point.

❤Recommendation reason: Hangu Pass [Shrine] is the earliest fortress built in Chinese history and one of the "Four Passes in Guanzhong" (Hangu Pass, Wugu Pass, Dasan Pass, and Xiao Pass). The pass is called Hangu Pass because it is located on the "Ancient Road between the Two Capitals", close to the bank of the Yellow River, in a valley, and as deep and dangerous as a box.

🗓Itinerary: Self-driving from Xi'an to Qingdao in August, the first stop👉Sanmenxia City·Hangu Pass.

⛰【Attractions Guide】Hangu Pass Historical and Cultural Tourism Area, a national 4A-level tourist attraction, has more than 20 main attractions including Taichu Palace, Jimingtai, Guanlou, Hangu Pass Ancient Road, etc.

📍Detailed address: Wangduo Village, Hanguguan Town, Lingbao City, Sanmenxia City, the western gate of Henan Province, at the junction of the three provinces of Henan, Shaanxi and Shanxi, about 75 kilometers away from Sanmenxia City.

🚗Transportation strategy: Drive to the scenic spot parking lot, take an electric car to the entrance of Taichu Palace, and walk around.

🕙Opening hours: 08:00~17:30, tour duration 3 hours.

💰Ticket price: 75 yuan.

🗓Tour route: Scenic area entrance → Observation deck → Laozi Golden Statue → Holy Road Stairs → Taichu Holy Palace → Hangu Pass Ancient Road → Hangu Pass Tower, the tour takes about 2 hours.

🌟Highlights: Each scenic spot has a unique historical and cultural charm, allowing you to feel the profound heritage of Hangu Pass.
[One] Hangu Pass is the sacred place where Laozi wrote the Tao Te Ching and the birthplace of Taoist culture.
[Two] Hangu Pass was a strategic point in ancient times that led to Chang'an in the west and Luoyang in the east, and was the intersection of Henan culture and Qin and Jin culture.
[Three] Hangu Pass is a strategic fortress that has been fought over for thousands of years. It is also the origin of historical stories and legends such as Purple Air Coming from the East and Chicken Crows at Hangu Pass.

[○] Historical evolution: There were three Hangu Passes in history:
[One] Qinguan is located in Wangduo Village, 15 kilometers north of Lingbao City, Henan Province. [Two] Hanguan was moved eastward to Xin’an County, Luoyang, 150 kilometers west of Qinguan. [Three] Weiguan, the ruins are located 5 kilometers north of Qinguan. It was submerged during the construction of the Sanmenxia Dam and no longer exists.

📌Tips: Remember to wear comfortable shoes, bring a sun hat and sunglasses, and stay hydrated.