Yanmen Pass

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Yanmen Pass
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The Great Wall of China at Yanmen Pass, overlooked by a pagoda
Location Shanxi
Coordinates 39°11′13″N112°51′48″E / 39.18694°N 112.86333°E / 39.18694; 112.86333
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Yanmen Pass
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The Battle of Yanmen Pass is an important moment in the Chinese legends, folktales, and plays collectively known as The Generals of the Yang Family . Likewise, because of its strategic importance to ancient and medieval China, Yanmen Pass and its fortifications feature prominently in some Chinese historical fiction novels, including Louis Cha's Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils , and films, including Daniel Lee's 14 Blades .

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  22. Yang (2018).
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