Lantian Pass

The Lantian Pass is a significant mountain pass located southeast of Xi'an in China's Shaanxi province. It is part of the Qin Mountains, which form a major environmental divide between northern and central China. This pass provides a crucial route connecting the Wei River valley in central Shaanxi to Nanyang in Henan province and northern Anhui province. The Qin Mountains themselves are a formidable barrier, with average heights around 8,000 feet and peaks reaching over 12,000 feet. The Liupan Mountains, to the north, also form an important watershed and cultural barrier.12