The pass had many different names during former Chinese dynasties.
However, the name "Juyongguan" was used by more than three dynasties.
It was first used in the Qin Dynasty when Emperor Qinshihuang ordered the building of the Great Wall.
Juyongguan pass was connected to the Great Wall in the Southern and Northern Dynasties era.

The present pass route was built in the Ming Dynasty and received much renovation later.
It was a very important strategic place connecting the inner land and the area near the northern border of China.
It was also used to defend the ancient city of Beijing.
The pass had many different names during former Chinese dynasties. However, the name "Juyongguan" was used by more than three dynasties. It was first used in the Qin Dynasty when Emperor Qinshihuang ordered the building of the Great Wall. Juyongguan pass was connected to the Great Wall in the Southern and Northern Dynasties era.
The present pass route was built in the Ming Dynasty and received much renovation later. It was a very important strategic place connecting the inner land and the area near the northern border of China. It was also used to defend the ancient city of Beijing.
Juyong Pass