Piantouguan

[RoundNails] Piantou Pass is located on the bank of the Yellow River in Pianguan County. Its name comes from the fact that it is connected to Yajiao Mountain in the east and the Yellow River in the west. The terrain is "upward in the east and downward in the west", like a bulging human head, so it is called "Piantou".

[RoundNails] Piantou Pass emphasizes the "border wall" defense system rather than a single pass. The Great Wall in the area is densely covered like a "maze". As the first of the "three outer passes" of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall, Piantou Pass, Ningwu Pass and Yanmen Pass together constitute the "Three Jin Screens", which is a key line of defense against the southward migration of northern nomadic peoples.

[RoundNails] Piantou Pass was first built during the Northern Han Dynasty of the Five Dynasties. It was originally named "Piantou Village" and was promoted to a pass in the Yuan Dynasty. A pass city was built in the 13th year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1380). It was later expanded and renovated many times during the Xuande, Tianshun, the first year of Hongzhi, the sixth year of Jiajing, and the Longqing years. It was renamed Pianguan County in the Qing Dynasty.

[RoundNails] The existing Guancheng was built in the 13th year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1380). The South Gate Tower is a Ming Dynasty building with a hip roof, which was partially restored after being destroyed.

[RoundNails] Guancheng, with its mountains rising in the east and falling in the west, looks like a giant rhinoceros lying on the Guanhe River with its head resting on the Taliang Mountain. It is also known as the "Rhinoceros Looking at the Moon" city.

[RoundNails]Historical relics of Pianguan Ancient City:
[One] Ming Dynasty Relics: Lingxiao Pagoda
It was first built in the first year of the Tianqi reign of the Ming Dynasty. It was originally a seven-story brick and stone octagonal wild goose pagoda. In the eighth year of the Chongzhen reign, four floors were added to it, making a total of eleven floors, with the words "Wenbi Lingxiao" inscribed on it.

[Two] Remains of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall
This section of the Great Wall connects to Laoniuwan in Pianguan County in the north, winds along the bank of the Yellow River, and passes through Shitikouai in Hequ County, Shanxi Province in the south. It is about 100 kilometers long.

[RoundNails] Border food:
Pianguan County is located in the northwest of Shanxi Province. Influenced by the climate and sunlight, its various delicacies are very distinctive.
[One] Pork
The pork here has a long growth period, the fat is plump but not greasy, and the lean meat is chewy. Typical foods made with pork are: stew and pig head.
[Two] Lamb
This place is located at the junction of Shanxi and Inner Mongolia, and the mutton here is of moderate fatness and leanness and has delicious meat.
[Three] Oil cake
The fried cakes in Pianguan are famous for their fragrance, crispness and softness. They are made from yellow rice (also known as millet rice in other parts of North China) and fried in Hu oil, leaving a lingering fragrance.
[Four] Sheep offal
The mutton offal in Pianguan, served with potato vermicelli, a pinch of coriander and aged vinegar, tastes delicious.
[Five] Oat Noodles
The oat noodles here are authentic oat noodles from the high-altitude areas, especially the unique seasoning of the soup.
[Six] Cooling bowl holder
Pianguan bowl holder is made with buckwheat noodles and served with delicious soup, which is refreshing and delicious.

🚉Transportation strategy:
The transportation is inconvenient, so it is suitable to drive there by yourself.

🎫Tickets: Free attractions