[2025 Pingding Attraction] Travel Guide for Women Soldiers Pass Scenic Area (Updated Jun)

**🏯Yangquan Travel Guide | Explore the "Great Wall Fortress, Loyal and Righteous Secret Land" in 1 minute!⛰️** 📍 **Address**: Eastern Shanxi Province (high-speed train to Yangquan North Station, 1.5h drive from Taiyuan/Shijiazhuang) 🔥 **Must-Visit Recommendations**: 1️⃣ **Niangziguan**: The ninth pass of the Great Wall! Climb the city wall to overlook the Mian River, explore the "Water People" ancient water mill village, and take photos of the waterfall and ancient bridge in Hanfu costumes 🌉. 2️⃣ **Cangshan】The hiding place of the Zhao family orphans! Thousand-year-old karst cave + suspended glass plank road, mountains of red leaves in autumn, full of loyalty and righteousness 📜. 3️⃣ **Shinaoshan Hundred Regiments Battle Site】Red memory! Climb the monument to overlook the entire city and immerse yourself in the Anti-Japanese War years 🇨🇳. 4️⃣ **Cuifeng Mountain】Natural oxygen bar! Hike through streams and canyons, forsythia flower sea in April, fiery red maple leaves in October, a great place to breathe oxygen and cleanse your lungs 🍁. 5️⃣ **Daxi Ancient Village】"Little Potala Palace" on the cliff! Stone slab road + rammed earth house, chat with villagers and experience a secluded slow life 🏡. 💡 **Travel Tips**: ✅ **Best Season**: April-May (mountain flowers in full bloom), September-November (red leaves + crisp autumn air). ✅ **Transportation**: The scenic spots are scattered, so it is recommended to drive or charter a car (approx. CNY 300/day). ✅ **Must-Eat Food**: Yangquan Guo You Rou (braised pork), Piao Min Qu (noodle dish), Yuxian Braised Potatoes, the night market is CNY 20 per person and you'll be full! ✅ **Accommodation**: Niangziguan B&B (fall asleep to the sound of waves)/star-rated hotels in the city (from CNY 120). 📸 **Internet-Famous Spots**: 🌉 **Niangziguan Waterfall】A 30-meter drop, a rainbow appears in the mist, full of ancient costume martial arts vibes! 🏮 **Cangshan Glass Plank Road】Suspended overlooking the canyon, daredevils challenge "walking in the clouds." ✨ **Shinaoshan Monument】The silhouette is solemn at sunset, a win-win for red education + photography. 🌿 **Daxi Ancient Village Stone Slab Road】The ancient village is scattered under the sunset, and aerial photography is like an "aerial mural." 🎫 **Ticket Reference**: - Niangziguan: CNY 27 - Cangshan: CNY 80 (including glass plank road) - Cuifeng Mountain: CNY 50 in peak season, CNY 30 in off-season - Daxi Ancient Village: Free 💬 **Interactive Topic**: Do you prefer Yangquan's Great Wall heroism or the secret realm of the ancient village? Share your travel choices in the comments! 👇

The beauty of Yangquan blends ancient and modern, where mountains, waters, and culture shine together✨This pearl of the Taihang Mountains holds the brilliant stories of the Sanjin region🌟 🏯Recommended Attractions 📍Yangquan Memory·1947 Cultural Park ⏰Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-15:30 🆓 Free admission ✨A revitalized industrial heritage site, walk through the corridor of time and feel those remarkable years⏳ 📍Dayangquan Ancient Village ⏰Opening hours: 08:00-01:30 (next day) 🏮Free to explore 🏡Ancient Ming and Qing architecture creates a fascinating landscape, with stone alleys telling stories of a long history. 📍Baoguo Temple ⏰Opening hours: 08:00-21:00 🙏Free admission 🌿In this thousand-year-old temple, the serene Zen atmosphere and distant Sanskrit chants wash away worldly worries. 📍Yangquan Museum ⏰Opening hours: 08:30-11:30; 14:00-18:00 🆓 A nostalgic journey 🌊Inside the museum, the city's cultural heritage flows through the river of history. 📍Laoying Ancient Town ⏰Open all day 🔥Local market atmosphere 🏭The ancient commercial spirit is still visible here, with heartwarming everyday life filling the streets. 📍North Mountain Park ⏰Open all day 🏙Lush greenery 🌳The city's oxygen cube, climb high for panoramic views of this mountain city. 📍Cangshan Tourism Scenic Area ⏰Opening hours: 08:00-17:30 💰Ticket price: Adults CNY 50/Half price CNY 35 📖 The legendary Cangshan tells the touching story of the Orphan of Zhao. 📍Niangzi Pass ⏰Opening hours: 08:00-18:00 💰Ticket price: Pass CNY 27/Waterfall CNY 20/Pingyang Lake CNY 20 🏯As the ninth pass of the Great Wall, this is a military stronghold of the Sanjin region. 📍Guguan Great Wall ⏰Opening hours: 08:00-18:00 💰Adults CNY 45 (discounts available) 🔥The majestic Taihang fortress stands silent through millennia, with memories of beacon fires still fresh. 🍜Yangquan Cuisine 🔥Must-try delicacies: Yangquan Oil-Fried Meat🥩: Crispy outside, tender inside, with a rich aroma Yu County Clay Pot Stewed Chicken🍲: Free-range chicken soup slow-cooked to perfection Pingding Bean Leaf Dish🥗: Traditional preparation with a strong bean fragrance Yangquan Hudu🌽: An authentic delicacy made from corn flour Youmian Kaolao Noodles🍜: Chewy traditional whole grain noodles 🚗Transportation Tips: Buses🚌 from Yangquan Station or Yangquan North Station reach all major attractions, while self-driving visitors can conveniently arrive via the Taijiu Expressway🛣

Located in Niangziguan Town, Pingding County, Yangquan City, Shanxi Province, you can refer to the following itinerary: Tour Routes • Historical and Cultural Tour: Start from the Niangziguan Mianhe Bridge and visit the unique building designed and built by Eiffel. Then enter the Niangziguan Pass, admire the Ming Dynasty architecture, imagine the story of Princess Pingyang on the city tower, visit the Guan Di Temple, Zhenwu Pavilion and other historical sites, walk along the ancient streets to experience the historical charm, and finally take photos at the Niangziguan Railway Station. • Natural Scenery Tour: First go to the Shuiliandong Waterfall to watch the spectacular scene of spring water cascading down the cliff, then go to Pingyang Lake to enjoy the towering cliffs on both sides by boat, and finally go to the "Water Village" to experience the Jiangnan water town style of "people living on the water, water flowing under the house". • Leisure and Entertainment Tour: Challenge the glass walkway and glass suspension bridge hanging high in the mountains for a thrilling experience. You can also choose river rafting to enjoy the coolness and fun in the water. When you are tired, go to the "Water Village" to taste local specialties, such as "min gedou". Tour Time If you want to have a comprehensive tour of the Niangziguan Scenic Area, it is recommended to arrange a full day. If time is tight, you can choose the two core attractions, the Pass and the Waterfall, for a half-day tour. Ticket Information Niangziguan Pass: Full price CNY 27/person, half price CNY 13/person; Waterfall + Pingyang Lake: Full price CNY 40/person, half price CNY 20/person; Water Village: Full price CNY 8/person, half price CNY 4/person.

⛰Altitude: 900m This is a village on the west side of the Taihang Mountains, built on the Loess Plateau. The village produces alum stone for making bricks, so most of the houses are built with kiln bricks produced in the village. Under the sunlight, the whole village appears warm yellow. 📍Sandu Village is located in Yinying Town, Suburban District, Yangquan City, Shanxi Province, in eastern Shanxi, in the middle of the Taihang Mountains, on the western slope. The village is located in a loess hilly area about 2 km long, with Mount Liu Bei to the south and Taiqing Spring in front. It has been known as "better than Jiangnan" since ancient times. ⛳️What to do? Shousheng Temple (ancient belief on the highest point of the village) - Dragon King Temple (blessing for good weather for farming) - Ancient Commercial Street (a thoroughfare) - Ancient Pagoda Tree - East and West Pavilions - Shanxi Red Brick Courtyard 📸Best photo spot? Near Sandu Primary School, next to Shousheng Temple, you can take a spectacular photo of "green onions growing in dry land." 🍽What to eat? There is a local restaurant in the village that mainly serves Shanxi specialties, such as fried pork, hand-rolled noodles, vermicelli tofu shreds, and min ge dou. 🚗Public transportation Take a high-speed train from anywhere to Yangquan North Station (Yangquan Yuxian), then take the train station bus to Yinying Expressway Exit. There is a No. 8 bus near the expressway exit. Take the No. 8 bus and get off at "Sandu Station"! 🎇What to do nearby? Niangziguan Scenic Area - Cangshan Scenic Area (the place of the Orphan of Zhao) - Guguan Great Wall - Hundred Regiments Battle Memorial Hall - Pingding County Ancient Village Cluster - Yangquan Shinao Mountain - Liu Bei Mountain - Taolingu - Xiaohe Village - Yangquan 1947 Cultural Park 👉Of course, you can also drive to the nearby Jingxing County in Hebei, drive on Taihang Mountain No. 1 Road, and see the villages on Taihang Mountain. It can be a bit cold in winter, dry and cold, so it is recommended to wear thick clothes, earmuffs, and gloves. If you are lucky, you can also see the spectacular snow-covered scenery.

Across the Taihang Mountains are Jingxing County in Hebei and Pingding County in Shanxi. Jingxing is one of the eight Jingxing Mountains in Taihang Mountains. When Chang'an was the capital, it was a key place to control the southward advance of the north, especially to defend Jinyang (Taiyuan). After Beijing became the capital, it became a key route to defend the capital area of ​​Zhili, forming a pincer attack with Guguan, one of the four western passes of Beijing. This is Niangzi Pass, named after Li Shimin’s sister Princess Pingyang who garrisoned there with the women’s army. Also because of the princess’s status, it is called the Ninth Pass in the World. Niangziguan Scenic Area

📍Nangzi Pass, located in Yangquan, Shanxi, is known as the Ninth Pass Under Heaven. 🚗It takes about 3 hours to drive from Beijing or Taiyuan, and about 2 hours by high-speed rail. One day is enough to visit the place. 🤣The scenery is beautiful, there are many things to do, and there are few people. You can also pass by the abandoned Nangzi Pass Power Plant, which is the setting of Liu Cixin's novel. Driving past the tall water tower and through the tunnel is a magical experience. 👉There are two travel routes to choose from, and I recommend the first one. 1️⃣Pingyang Lake—Waterfall—Pass City ✅Enter the scenic area from Pingyang Lake and walk along the boardwalk to the glass walkway. ✅You need to buy a separate ticket for the glass walkway for CNY 30. The swaying glass bridge is very exciting. ✅The waterfall scenic area is very photogenic, and the waterfall is spectacular. ✅After seeing the waterfall, head to Nangzi Pass City. The city is well-preserved, and you can try local snacks such as pressed cakes and fried pepper leaves. ✅You can climb the wild Great Wall in the city. The stairs are steep, but you can also follow the signs to take a detour to the same place. You can overlook the entire Nangzi Pass from the top. 2️⃣Pass City—Waterfall—Pingyang Lake ✅This is the reverse order of 1️⃣, which is more physically demanding. ✅It is recommended to enter from Pass City and not climb the wild Great Wall. Follow the signs to take a detour to climb the Great Wall. ✅After coming down from the Great Wall, walk along the boardwalk to the waterfall scenic area. Then, it is recommended to take the glass walkway and then take a boat to Pingyang Lake. 🙋‍♂️Some tips ➡️Be sure to wear sneakers, as it is a long walk. ➡️It is recommended to buy a joint ticket for 3 attractions, which is cheaper online. It is recommended to consider the glass walkway as an optional item. ➡️Navigate to Shuishang Renjia for dining. It is a village with many restaurants. Recommended dishes include oat noodles, fried pepper leaves, and fish (the local specialty). While waiting for your meal, you can buy a fishing net and catch fish and shrimp in the small river next to the restaurant, which is very relaxing.

[○] Niangziguan Scenic Area is located in Niangziguan Town, Pingding County, Yangquan City, Shanxi Province. It is one of the famous passes on the Great Wall of China and is known as the "Ninth Pass of the Great Wall". [○] Niangzi Pass, formerly known as Weize Pass, was first built by Princess Pingyang Zhao, sister of Emperor Taizong Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty. Princess Pingyang once led troops to garrison here, and her troops were called the "Women's Army". [○] The main attractions of the scenic area include Niangziguan City, waterfalls and Pingyang Lake. Each area has its own unique charm. [Pushpin] Niangziguan City: The existing city tower and city wall sections were built in the Ming Dynasty. Standing on the beacon tower of the city tower, you can overlook the Taohe River and Niangziguan Railway Station. [Pushpin] Waterfall: Niangziguan Waterfall hangs hundreds of feet and cascades down the steep cliff, forming a curtain of dancing water. [Pushpin] Pingyang Lake: It is located in a canyon with towering cliffs on both sides. You can visit it by purchasing a package ticket for Niangziguan Scenic Area and take a leisurely stroll in the canyon[100][100]

| Searching for the ancient charm of Shanxi and Hebei, traveling through the long river of history. 🏰 Exploring Niangzi Pass | Seeking the ancient charm of Shanxi and Hebei, traveling through the long river of history 🚪 🌟 Visit the splendor of the Taihang Mountains - Niangzi Pass, which is not only a legend of the Sui and Tang Dynasties, but also the pride of Yangquan and even Shanxi Province. Niangzi Pass, with its grandeur and magnificence, tells the legend of the heroine Princess Pingyang Zhao. 📍 Geographical location: Niangzi Pass is located at the junction of Shanxi and Hebei, and one kilometer away is Jingxing County, Shijiazhuang, Hebei. For tourists who come by car, don’t forget to navigate to the "Niangziguan Ticket Office Parking Lot" to avoid the extra charges of private parking lots. 🎫 Ticket information: Choose the affordable Guancheng ticket, only 27 yuan, and you can get a glimpse of the profound history. 🚶‍♂️ Tour route: - Starting from the South Gate, the three big characters "Niangzi Pass" come into view. Sun Xiaoyun's inscription adds a touch of modern charm to this ancient pass. - Passing through the doorway is the old street. Although there is nothing special about it, it exudes the accumulation of time. - When climbing the Great Wall, although the sun is scorching in the sky, standing on the beacon tower and looking around, you can't help but sigh at the wisdom and courage of the ancients. - The "Zhili Niangzi Pass" at the east gate has witnessed the changes of history. 🔍 Special highlights: - The Revolutionary Martyrs Monument commemorates the heroes of the Hundred Regiments Campaign. Qingshan is fortunate that the heroic souls can rest in peace. - The century-old iron bridge over Tao River, the "lying Eiffel Tower", demonstrates the integration of Chinese and foreign engineering. 🛍️ Cultural and creative experience: The cultural and creative store next to the scenic spot parking lot has few products and a simple design, but there are unexpected discoveries - Shanghai Disney's cultural and creative products, which are surprising. 🌅 Niangzi Pass is not only a tourist attraction, but also a piece of history and a culture. Here, every step you take is steeped in history, and every breath you take absorbs the essence of the years. 🌄 At the end of a day's visit, with awe of history and thinking about culture, the magnificent scenery and profound heritage of Niangzi Pass will be remembered forever.

🗓 Itinerary: Pingyang Lake Cruise - Glass Skywalk (which I didn't visit due to my fear of heights) - Waterfall - Guancheng 🌟 Highlights: Shangshui Stone, Pressing Cakes 📍 Detailed Address: Niangziguan, Yangquan, Shanxi 📌 Little Tips: There is only one section of the Great Wall that is shaky, don't be scared off by just a little bit of shaking

Niangziguan Pass is located in the northeast of Pingding County, Yangquan City, Shanxi Province, and is known as the 'Gateway to Shanxi' and 'the ninth pass under heaven.' It is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction. The pass city is backed by the rugged Mianshan Mountain and faces the deep-cutting valleys. The walls and battlements along the mountain waist meander with the terrain, and the entire pass city is flanked by the Great Wall, which undulates with the mountain terrain, serving as a natural barrier between Shanxi and Hebei provinces, and is famous for its majestic pass, perilous paths, beautiful waters, and lofty mountains. Niangziguan village is built against the mountain, with houses mostly constructed from stone. Each house is over a hundred years old, and the local residents live along the water. The area is rich in groundwater resources, with more than a hundred springs, and the spring water gushes all year round, with water flowing in every household and springs emerging everywhere, creating a picturesque scene of 'people walking on water, water flowing under houses,' as if one were in an ancient town in the south of the Yangtze River. Main attractions Niangziguan Waterfall, Pingyang Lake, Niangziguan Village, Heroes Monument, Qiankong Cliff, and others.

Niangziguan, located in Pingding County, Shanxi Province, is located at the junction of Jin and Ji in the middle section of the Taihang Mountains and is a key cultural relics protection unit. Niangziguan, known as the ninth pass of the Great Wall, is a battleground for the military in all ages. The pass was built by the team stationed by Li Xiuning, the Princess of Pingyang, the daughter of Li Yuan. Princess Pingyang was the first princess of the Tang Dynasty to have a posthumous title after her death. The discipline of Niangzi was strict, the orders were carried out, the people were not disturbed, and she was supported by the masses. The team led by Princess Pingyang was called "Niangzi" by the common people, so the pass where they were stationed was naturally called "Niangziguan".

With the popularity of the TV series 'Blooming Flowers', the issues related to Shanghai have also become one of the topics of concern and heated discussion after meals. However, in our country, there is such a city, it is the poorest city in Shanxi. This place was once known as Little Shanghai, and now its GDP is the last in the province! Curious friends might ask, where is this city? What different scenery is there? With these questions and curiosity, today we will talk about the things related to Yangquan, Shanxi. Yangquan City, a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Shanxi Province. It was known as 'Yangquan' in ancient times, and is also known as Mountain City, the first city of the Chinese Communist Party, and the third largest city in Shanxi Province. Yangquan City is located in the central and eastern part of Shanxi Province, adjacent to Xinzhou City in the north, across the Taihang Mountains from Shijiazhuang City in the east, adjacent to Taiyuan City in the west, and Jinzhong City in the south. It is located on the eastern edge of the Loess Plateau and belongs to the eastern mountainous area of Shanxi. There are the ninth gate of the Great Wall, the Niu Zi Guan, and the Zangshan tourist area. There are also Guanshan Academy, Shi Pingmei's former residence, and Liangjiazhai Hot Spring. There is also the Lion Brain Mountain Forest Park, which is mainly composed of the Hundred Regiments Battle Memorial Buildings. Not only that, but what is particularly worth mentioning is that since the 1980s, Yangquan has used its coal resources to achieve rapid economic development. Leading the way among all cities in Shanxi, it is known as 'Little Shanghai'.

Niangziguan, also known as Weizeguan, is located at the junction of Shanxi and Hebei provinces, and is a critical pass in the Great Wall of China. The couplet on the pass reads: 'Who is the greatest among the 108 passes? This pass is named among the 3000 fortresses.' It is known as the 'Gateway to the Three Jin' and 'The Ninth Pass under Heaven.'

In the history of the Niangziguan, there is always a kind of tenacity of "one husband is the key, the husband is not open", until more than one hundred years ago, the weak China proved by fact that there is no winner. For two thousand years, this ancient Guan has saved too many unspeakable complex plots, leaving only a faint aftertaste, which is thought-provoking. Yangziguan was one of the gateways to the Great Wall built by the Zhongshan State during the Warring States Period. Since then, it has been a long period of time, because it is located at the southern end of the "Inner Sanguan Great Wall" inside the Great Wall. "The ninth gate of the Great Wall," but why it is the ninth pass is still an unsolved mystery. Wanli Great Wall, while defending the peace of the people, there is also a little cold and ruthless, but the Niangzi Guan has added a touch of gentleness to this iron. According to legend, the daughter of Tang Gaozus Li Yuans daughter, Pingyang, once led the Womens Army to guard the territory here. During the Qing Emperor Qianlongs period, Pingding Zhouzhi said

The water family is one of the famous landscapes of Niangziguan, surrounded by mountains and flowing through the Mianhe River. Relying on Guan Yuan, the scenery is unobstructed, the miscellaneous trees are staggered, the stone houses and streams in the village are accompanied, the stone bridges pass through the streets, and the winding path is quiet. There are two springs in Guandong, Longquan and Zhangze Tuquan, which flow through the night. After the two springs merge into a small stream, they will descend to the north along the slope, and the east will fold west and pass through the house. It is easy to learn from the people, and when it is hidden, it has achieved the natural scenery of "people live on the water, and the Qingquan house flows down." Floating people are a yard passed down by the Qing Dynasty. The villagers use water, rafters for the wheel, and stone for grinding, which is used to grind food and spices. The clear spring passes through the courtyard, the water is slightly warm, and even the winter water plants are still green and green, and the fish play in the clear water, making people forget to return.

When you come to Niangziguan, you must climb down the wall. It is said that during the time when she was in charge of her dedication, Princess Pingyang often did not leave her saddle. She did not leave her knife and was extremely brave. After she married General Chai Shao, she still did not forget the military life. She is a famous female Zhongyingjie in Chinese history. Niangziguan coexists with her English name and continues to this day. The stairs to the wall are almost to be used by hands and feet to climb. It is quite steep, but when I go up, when I see the walls of the city, I feel very grateful. , Wan Fu Mo Kai situation. Sunset sprinkles golden colors, the walls are bathed in warm sunshine, telling every visitor the history of the year. There are many famous Guanzhong on the Great Wall, but only one place is named after the woman, which is the throat of the loess plateau and the North China Plain.

I think, there are not a few Chinese people who don't know the Niangziguan because it is a world. Its existing Guancheng was built in the Ming Dynasty, and it is opposite to the well in the well. It is a military heavy land. It is known as the ninth gate of the Great Wall. It is very dangerous and is a battleground for the dynasties. The driver heard that we went to Niangziguan, and I kindly reminded everyone to add more clothes, saying that the wind is big and it will be cold. After a long journey in the afternoon, I finally came to this place, and I was about to turn to the sun, and hurry up to see. Just entering the door, I saw a cute dog, who kept guarding the door, and felt like a guardian guard. We shot it, it didn't run, and it worked quite well.