Ningwu Pass
宁武关
One of the 'Outer Three Passes' of the Great Wall of the Ming dynasty. The Drum Tower and surviving city walls in Ningwu County town bear witness to its history.
Ningwu Pass, together with Yanmen Pass and Pianto Pass, is known as the 'Outer Three Passes' of the Ming Great Wall. The pass corresponds to today's Ningwu County town, where the tall Drum Tower (Phoenix Tower) and parts of the city walls still stand. The story of Zhou Yuji, who defended Ningwu Pass at the end of the Ming dynasty, is widely told. The county town is the gateway to Luya Mountain and Wannian Ice Cave. Spend about 30 minutes at the Drum Tower, and try the local Ningwu oat noodles and lamb while you're here.
Opening hours
Exterior visible all day
Nearby sights
- Wannian Ice Cave
- Ningwu Tianchi Lake (Mayinghai)
- Shimen Hanging Coffins
- Wanghuagou Hanging Village
- Source of the Fen River (Leiming Temple)
- Ninghua Ancient Town
- Malun Grassland
- Luya Mountain