Wuhan Tiemen Pass

Wuhan Tiemen Pass

Wuhan Tiemen Pass is located within the Qingchuan Pavilion scenic area in Hanyang District. It was first built during the Three Kingdoms period, with historical records stating, “As the states of Wu and Wei vied for dominance, a pass was established here.” For several hundred years, from the Three Kingdoms era to the early Tang Dynasty, Tiemen Pass served as an important military fortress in Wuhan and witnessed numerous fierce battles.

In the fourth year of the Wude era of the Tang Dynasty (621 AD), with the construction of Hanyang City, the military role of Tiemen Pass gradually diminished. It became an important thoroughfare for cultural and economic exchanges and also developed into a tourist attraction. By the late Ming Dynasty, Tiemen Pass had been destroyed, leaving only earthen foundations and wall bases. In the early Qing Dynasty, a Guan Yu Temple was built on the remaining earthen base. In the early years of the Republic of China, due to warfare, the ruins of Tiemen Pass along with the temple were reduced to rubble. In December 1990, Tiemen Pass was reconstructed.

Today, the walls of Tiemen Pass are built with red sandstone, while the interior structure of the ramparts consists of reinforced concrete. The watchtower atop the pass features upturned eaves and soaring wing corners, with a display of sculpted figures depicting characters from the classic novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms. This blends harmoniously with the strong traditional Chinese architectural style. From the top of Tiemen Pass, visitors can enjoy views of the vast Yangtze River, the serene East Moon Lake resembling an autumn moon, and the elegant Han River flowing past Qiyue City.

Address: Xima Chang Street, Hanyang District, Wuhan

Type: Historical Site

Recommended Visiting Time: 30–60 minutes

Phone: 027-84710440

Opening Hours:

9:00-16:30

Ticket Information:

Free admission.