Shanhaiguan Laolongtou Scenic Spot Travel Guide

Scenic spot introduction:

The old dragon head of Shanhaiguan is like a dragon's head protruding into the sea and dancing in the waves. It is the eastern starting point of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall and an important part of the Great Wall. After the founding of the Qing Dynasty, Kangxi, Yongzheng, Qianlong, Jiaqing and Daoguang all visited Laolongtou many times. In particular, Emperor Qianlong came here four times to climb the tower and view the sea, leaving behind a large number of poems and calligraphy treasures. As the only naval and military defense system on the Great Wall that integrates mountains, seas, passes, and cities, Laolongtou has written a vicissitudes of history in the changing times, providing good teaching materials for patriotism, and the completely preserved monuments also have Unique archaeological value. At the same time, the unique construction methods used when it was first established have also been recorded in the history of architecture.
Climbing up the old dragon's head, facing the turbulent sea with vast clouds and water, tourists can have a panoramic view of "The Great Wall spans thousands of miles across the dragon's head, looking at Gauguin climbing upstairs, the strong wind blows, the sun and clouds rush together, and the huge waves empty the snow and float" The spectacular scenery brings endless reverie, and it is an excellent place to watch the sunrise on the sea.

Attractions distribution:

Laolongtou Scenic Area is located 4 kilometers south of Shanhaiguan City, covering a total area of ​​700 acres. It consists of seven parts: Seaside Stone City, Tanah Lot Temple, Jinglu Terrace, Nanhaikou, Chenghai Tower, Ninghai City and the Coastal Great Wall. Among them, there are plaques on Chenghai Tower written by Sun Chengzong, a great scholar of the Ming Dynasty, which read "A Thousand Miles of Heroes" and "Chenghai Tower" written by Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty. The walls of the building are inlaid with several lying steles written by historical celebrities. Inside the building are displays unearthed near the old dragon head. cultural relics. Ninghai City is the most complete and largest existing military camp of the Ming Dynasty in my country. The city has the barracks area - Longwu Camp, the military officer's residence - the garrison office, the general office, a meritorious temple to worship pioneer generals, and the Dragon King to ask for God's protection. Temple and Guandi Temple.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 5A scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Leisure, sightseeing, sea view, history and culture, monuments, architecture, seaside

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