Pianguan Old Town
偏关古城
Site of the Ming dynasty Pianguan Pass, one of the 'Three Outer Passes' along with Wenbi Pagoda, old city gates and old streets that preserve the frontier character of northern Shanxi.
In the Ming dynasty, the place was known as Pianguan Pass. Together with Ningwu Pass and Yanmen Pass, it made up the 'Three Outer Passes' and served as the command centre of the northwestern Shanxi Great Wall defences. The county town preserves an old city gate, parts of its city wall, a Confucian temple, Husuning Temple and more. The old street is known for oat noodles, yellow millet cake and lamb offal. Visiting the old town is free and takes 1 to 2 hours. The county town is a supply point for trips to Laoniuwan and Wanjiazhai, with plenty of accommodation options.
Opening hours
All day