Sanmenxia | Hangu Pass Historical and Cultural Tourism Area Travel Guide.

📍Address: Wangduo Village, Hangu Pass Town, Lingbao City, Sanmenxia City, Henan Province 🕙Opening hours: 09:00-17:30 🎫Ticket price: CNY 75 per person 🏯Introduction: Hangu Pass, a national 4A tourist attraction, is located in Sanmenxia City, Henan Province. The pass is located in the west of the plateau, east of the cliff, south of the Qinling Mountains, and north of the Yellow River. It is located on the "Ancient Road of Two Capitals" and close to the Yellow River. The pass is in the valley, deep and dangerous like a box, so it is called Hangu Pass. It is the earliest fortress in Chinese history. There are three Hangu Passes in history: Qin Pass, Han Pass, and Wei Pass (submerged when the Sanmenxia Dam was built). Hangu Pass is the spiritual valley of the great ancient Chinese thinker and philosopher Laozi's masterpiece "Tao Te Ching", the birthplace of Taoist culture, the throat of the ancient road from Chang'an to Luoyang, and a strategic fortress that has been a battleground for thousands of years. 🌈[Travel suggestions]: Day 1: Arrive at Hangu Pass Historical and Cultural Tourism Area, visit the Hangu Pass ruins, and feel the magnificence of ancient architecture and the weight of history. Then go to the Hangu Pass Museum to learn about the historical background and cultural connotation of the pass. In the evening, taste local delicacies, such as Lingbao pancakes with cold noodles and lamb paomo. Day 2: Visit Lingbao City, visit famous cultural monuments such as ancient temples in Lingbao. Taste Chencun cold noodles and Lingbao mung bean cake, and experience local snacks. End the trip and return to your place of residence. 📸[Photo spots]: Taichu Palace, Daosheng Palace, Cangjing Building, Zhanzi Building, Jiming Platform, etc. 🍽️[Food recommendations]: Lingbao tofu, Hangu Pass pancakes, Lingbao chicken, Chencun cold noodles, Lingbao mung bean cake, etc. 👩‍👩‍👧‍👦[Suitable for]: History lovers, natural landscape photographers, family trips 💡[Tips]: Pay attention to safety, especially in natural scenic spots, and stay away from dangerous areas. Travel in time, choose appropriate clothing and travel time according to the season. Respect culture, respect local religious and cultural customs, abide by regulations, and do not touch cultural relics and monuments at will when visiting cultural sites and temples.