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Which Pass in the Great wall is known as "Number One Pass Under Heaven"?

  1. Juyongguan pass

  2. Jiayuguan pass

  3. Shanhaiguan pass

  4. Jinshanling pass
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Explanation

Shanhaiguan Pass (Shanhai Pass) is traditionally known as 'The First Pass Under Heaven' or 'Number One Pass Under Heaven' (天下第一关). It's where the Great Wall meets the ocean and was historically considered the most strategic defensive point. Jiayuguan Pass is the western end, and Juyongguan is near Beijing. Jinshanling is a popular hiking section but not a named pass.

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