Scenic spot introduction:

Shanhaiguan, known as the "No. 1 Pass in the World", is located more than 10 kilometers east of Qinhuangdao City. It is the northeastern starting point of the Ming Great Wall and covers 26 kilometers of the Great Wall. Shanhaiguan has a long cultural history. In the 14th year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty, King Xu Da of Zhongshan was ordered to build a pass wall here. Because it is close to the mountains and the sea, it was named Shanhaiguan.
Shanhaiguan was called Yuguan, Yuguan, Linyuguan and Linluguan in ancient times. Ancient Yuguan is located 20 miles east of Funing County, with Chongshan Mountain to the north and the sea to the south. It is only a few miles apart and is very dangerous.
The scenic area is a famous historical and cultural city and a tourist summer resort with a collection of historical sites, beautiful scenery and pleasant climate. There are more than 90 historical sites in the area that are of development and appreciation value.

Attractions distribution:

Shanhaiguan is the starting point of the Great Wall, and Shanhaiguan is also known as the "No. 1 Pass in the World". It is an ancient historical and cultural city and a tourist summer resort in China with a collection of historical sites, beautiful scenery, and a pleasant climate. The main scenic spots include Changshou Mountain Scenic Area, Crocodile Lake, Jiaoshan Great Wall, Laolongtou, Meng Jiangnu Temple, Meng Jiangnu Garden, Xuanyang Cave, and Yansai Lake.

Scenic spot qualifications:

World cultural heritage, world natural heritage, national key cultural relics protection unit

Scenic spot features:

Chinese folk customs tour - Great Wall customs, towers, Great Wall, the first pass in the world, Jiaoshan Yansai Lake

Scenic spot map:

Scenic spot map
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Travel Notes of Travellers:

  • Tiedan: Old digital photos ~ long self-driving tour
  • Travel guide: Qinhuangdao three-day free travel guide 2018

travelling guideline:

The first stop is to visit the eastern starting point of the Great Wall → Laolongtou Scenic Area (50 yuan). Watch the majestic appearance of Longtou entering the sea, speeding through the sea on a speedboat, and paying homage to the cigarette-filled Tanah Lot Temple; then go north along the Great Wall to visit the world's largest Guan Scenic Area (40 Yuan), stand on the city tower, overlook the panoramic view of the ancient city, and explore the tragic historical fact of "a crowning woman becomes a beauty in anger"; the next stop is to enter the Meng Jiangnu Temple Scenic Area (25 Yuan) with the theme of the true meaning of love, and listen to the folk stories Meng Jiangnu, one of the legendary stories, cried at the Great Wall; at the end of the tour, visit the Yansai Lake Scenic Area (40 yuan), known as the "Little Guilin in the North", where there is a world of birds → Birdsong Forest, you can take a cable car to shuttle among the lakes and mountains. , let you be intoxicated in the beautiful embrace of nature and enjoy the happiness!

Best time to visit:

Summer and Autumn

Shopping recommendations:

Qinhuangdao is adjacent to the Bohai Bay, and its specialty products are mainly seafood. Almost all the handicrafts here are made of shellfish, including various pearl jewelry, door curtains, necklaces, pendants, etc. Some local craftsmen also slightly modify the conches to make unique small handicrafts to attract customers. The southeast gate of Lianfengshan Park is the small commodity distribution center in Beidaihe. All the above-mentioned small handicrafts can be purchased here. Near the sand skating ground of Nandaihe Recreation Center, there is a newly built large-scale shopping mall in the city. After playing on the beach, you can go here to buy some suitable commodities. However, the prices at different stalls vary greatly, so you need to choose carefully.

Scenic spot map:

Scenic spot map
Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Hebei Province>Qinhuangdao City>Shanhaiguan District

How to get there:

Shanhaiguan District of Qinhuangdao City is located on the north bank of the Bohai Sea, at the choke point from North China to Northeast China. It is 380 kilometers away from Beijing, 243 kilometers away from Tianjin, and 461 kilometers away from Shenyang. It has an advantageous geographical location and very convenient water, land and air transportation.

Highway: Shanhaiguan is only 17 kilometers away from the seaport area. There are many buses. You can take bus No. 6 directly from Beidaihe Railway Station to Qinhuangdao Railway Station. Shanhaiguan is 30 kilometers away from Beidaihe, and there are buses running between the two places.

Bus: There are buses or special tourist buses that go to various tourist attractions in Qinhuangdao. The main buses that go between the attractions are: 33 Road, 21 Road, 22 Road, 23 Road, 24 Road, 25 Road, 26 Road, 27 Road Road

Taxi: Taxis in Qinhuangdao are relatively cheap, starting at only 5 yuan (plus 1 yuan for fuel), which is a very good means of transportation.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Shanhaiguan ticket price:

Adult ticket: 50 yuan

Child ticket: 25 yuan

Scenic area opening hours:

8:00 – 18:00

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