Yanmenguan Pass
Chinese New Year Cards
Yanmenguan Pass is one of the outer three passes along the Great Wall of China, the other two being, Ningwuguan Pass and Pianguan pass). The pass is located on the Yanmen Mountain, northwest of Dai County. The Tang dynasty (618-907) had originally built The Yanmenguan Pass and was later rebuilt by the Ming dynasty (1368-1644). The exact location of the Yanmenguan Pass is on the summit of the Yanmen Mountain. It can be accessed only through an ancient trail which winds up between cliffs. It is known for its strategic importance and in1374, Ji'an Marquis Lu Heng, of the Ming dynasty moved the Yanmenguan Pass some kilometers to the north and built a city in its original place. The brick-stone wall of the castle of the Yanmenguan Pass rises to 6 meters and is 1 kilometer in circumference. Originally there were gates on the east, west and north. Yanmenguan pass is open to the tourists but there remains only some part of the arched gates and a pair of stone lions, a couple flag posts and a few stone steles. The Great Wall of China is one of the wonders of the world. Know more about this spectacular Wall and its Passes at 123Chinese NewYear.

Chinese New Year Wallpapers

Get free Chinese New Year wallpapers and Send beautiful Chinese New Year cards to your near and dear ones. Celebrate Chinese New Year 2012 festival with huge fun and enjoyment. Stay glued to 123 Chinese New Year to explore all these and know much more...

About Us | Contact Us | Feedback | About Compare Infobase | Sitemap

Copyright@2007-2008 All Rights Reserved

mapsofworld.com & Compare Infobase Limited C-62, Community Center, Janakpuri, New Delhi-58 (India) Tel : +91-11-41588012, 41588013, 25542045 Fax : +91-11-25547264