Niangzi Pass
娘子关
A Great Wall pass dubbed the 'Ninth Pass under Heaven' and said to be where Princess Pingyang's Lady Army once garrisoned. It is a 4A-rated scenic area.
Niangzi Pass sits on Mian Mountain northeast of Pingding County, guarding the Jingxing route through the Taihang Mountains between Shanxi and Hebei. Legend says it takes its name from the 'Lady Army' that Princess Pingyang led in garrisoning the pass in the early Tang dynasty. The surviving pass fortress dates to the Jiajing reign of the Ming dynasty. It has an east gate and a south gate, and a Veteran General's Tower stands atop the south gate. Inside the walls, Dakou Street preserves brick-carved residences. Outside, on the ridgeline, are beacon towers and remnants of the Great Wall. From the fortress you can look down over the Mian River gorge and the Shijiazhuang-Taiyuan Railway. The site is a national 4A scenic area. Combined with Water Village and the waterfall, a visit takes about half a day. It is about an hour's drive from the city center. You can also take an ordinary train to Niangzi Pass Station. Check the official notice for current ticket prices.
Opening hours
08:00–18:00