🛇 Hulao Pass

People's Republic of China · Asia · 34.85°N, 113.20°E

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Hulao Pass is a choke point northwest of Xingyang, Henan province, China in the foothills of Mount Song. It is the site of many historical battles, being the eastern guard for the capital Luoyang for several dynasties. With Mount Song to the south, the Yellow River to the north, the pass holds up a formidable defense. Many defensive structures have been set up here throughout history, dating from the Warring States period when a checkpoint is set up here. The pass became fortified in the Tang dynasty.

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Quick facts

CountryPeople's Republic of China
Continent / regionAsia
Coordinates (approx.)34.85°N, 113.20°E · view on map

Hulao Pass is located in People's Republic of China, in Asia.

More mountain passes in People's Republic of China

Biandukou · Cherko la · Cho La (Sichuan) · Dasan Pass · Dehra Compass · Hangu Pass · Hindutash Pass · Iron Gate Pass · Isu Razi Pass · Jianmen Pass.

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