Shudaoyan Pass
Also known as Paotaiyan Pass, this pass is situated l.5 km east of Tianyangjuan Village, Wu’an City. It was built in 1542, and was the southernmost pass in Hebei under the jurisdiction of Longquanguan Route, Zhenbao Defense Command.
The fortifications of the pass, which is located on a col between two mountains, are built of irregular stone slabs. Only the base of the gate tower remains, together with about 100 m of the wall. On the southern part of the wall is a battle platform five m high, five m wide at the base and 4.5 m wide at the top. On its south side a flight of stone steps leads to the top.
There are many stories related to this ancient pass.
