Yulei Pass & Yinping Ancient Road
玉垒关·阴平古道
The ancient route through Yinping, along which Deng Ai secretly crossed the mountains to destroy the Shu kingdom in the Three Kingdoms era. A rebuilt Yulei Pass stands beside Bikou Reservoir, while the original pass ruins are now underwater.
The Yinping Ancient Road runs from Wenxian County in Gansu (ancient Yinping Commandery) across Motian Ridge into Sichuan. In 263 CE, Wei general Deng Ai led his army along this road on a daring raid on Jiangyou, which led to the fall of Shu Han, a route familiar to fans of the Three Kingdoms. Today beside Bikou Reservoir you can see the rebuilt Yulei Pass gatehouse and the area around Yinping Ancient Bridge. The original pass ruins were flooded when the reservoir was built, so a visit is mainly about history and reservoir scenery. Entry is free, and it can be combined with Bikou Old Town. The mountain section of the ancient road is rugged, so it is not advisable to hike it without a guide.
Opening hours
All day