Guangyuan｜Jianmen Pass｜One man guarding the pass, ten thousand men cannot break through.

Jianmen Pass, this ancient pass, is like a sharp sword, deeply embedded in the embrace of the Daba Mountains. Located in Jiange County, Guangyuan City, Sichuan Province, it is not only a famous military fortress in Chinese history, but also a scenic spot that combines magnificent natural scenery and profound cultural heritage. When you step into Jianmen Pass, the first thing that catches your eye is two huge rocks as straight as sword edges - the Jianmen Twin Peaks. They are like gods swinging swords to split the mountains, forming a natural barrier, which is why Jianmen Pass got its name. Between the two peaks, there is a long pass and a winding city wall, which is magnificent and spectacular. Jianmen Pass in history was known as "the most powerful pass in the world" because of its steep terrain, which made it easy to defend but difficult to conquer. The wonders of nature and the wisdom of the ancients are combined here, making Jianmen Pass a witness to countless historical events. Walking on this thousand-year-old road, the stone pavement under your feet has carried the sound of countless cavalry hooves and footsteps of countless soldiers. The legendary "The Road to Shu is Difficult" is reflected on this road. The steep mountains and winding mountain roads are like a long dragon winding around the mountains. Standing on the gate tower of Jianmen Pass and looking into the distance, you can see overlapping mountains, colorful forests and rolling sea of ​​clouds. The mountains in the distance seem to be telling the story of swordplay thousands of years ago. The heavy sense of history is overwhelming, making people feel awe. According to historical records, when Zhuge Liang was the prime minister of Shu Han, he saw a 30-li-long gallery between the Big and Small Jian Mountains. He also saw a break in the Big Jian Mountain with a wall thousands of sharp edges and a slit in the sky. So he piled up stones to build a pass here as a barrier, called Jiange, also known as Jiange Pass. Later, Zhuge Liang made five expeditions to Qishan and Jiang Wei made 11 northern expeditions to the Central Plains, and they all passed through this place. The architectural style of Jianmen Pass is unique and ingenious. It follows the terrain of the mountain. The city walls, observation towers, beacon towers and other buildings are integrated with the mountain, forming a natural defensive fortification. The Guan Tower rises high into the clouds, standing majestically on the mountain peak, overlooking the entire valley, which is awe-inspiring. Standing on the gate tower, it seems as if you can travel through time and space, and guard this dangerous land together with the soldiers of that time. The city walls are covered with mottled traces of history. The baptism of war and the polishing of time have all settled here and become part of the long river of history. Jianmen Pass is not just a pass, it is also a symbol of the spirit of the Chinese nation. This place was once the gateway to Shu Road, an important road connecting Bashu and the Central Plains, and a holy place longed for by countless literati and poets. Ancient poets such as Li Bai, Du Fu, and Lu You have left immortal poems here, praising the steepness and magnificence of Jianmen Pass. Li Bai wrote in "The Road to Shu": "Jianmen Pass is rugged and steep. One man can guard the pass against ten thousand men." These short lines vividly describe the dangerous terrain of Jianmen Pass. Jianmen Pass, this ancient pass with a history of thousands of years, not only separates the north and the south geographically, but also spiritually connects the history and the future. It is like an immortal monument, recording the glorious history of the Chinese nation and inspiring generation after generation of Chinese people to move forward. "One man guards the pass, ten thousand men cannot open it." Now, when you are there, you can still feel the majesty and grandeur of Jianmen, as if the history of the Three Kingdoms is right in front of you. 🚗Transportation: Chengdu self-driving navigation to Jianmen Pass. (about 4 hours), there are plenty of parking spaces. 🎫Tickets: 100 for adults, half price for children, 50 for cable car. 🧚🏻‍♂️Route: North Gate - Cableway - Birdway - Fairy Bridge - Liangshan Temple - Liangshan Pavilion - Shisun Peak - Yixiantiantian🐒. (relatively easy)