Shanhaiguan Great Wall

Shanhaiguan Great Wall, Located in the northeast of Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, is regarded as the first pass under heaven since the ancient times, because of it’s important strategic location at the eastern end of the Great Wall. It was built by General Xu Da in 1381. Shanhaiguan is a town situated in the northeast of Qinhuangdao City, adjoins the Bohai Sea to the southeast and the Yanshan Mountain to the northwest. The City Wall of the town is still well-preserved and the Shanhaiguan Pass is the main entrance to the town.

There is a saying: if you did not visit Shanhaiguan Pass, you would not understand the military power of ancient China. At present, there are six primary tourist spots there: the First Pass under Heaven, Laolongtou (Old Dragon's Head), the Temple of Mengjiangnu, the Jiaoshan Mountain, the Changshoushan Mountain (Longevity Mountain) and the Yansaihu Lake. Among them, the First Pass under Heavens and Laolongtou are the most famous attractions.