Shanhaiguan

Shanhaiguan, also known as the No. 1 Pass in the World, is located in Shanhaiguan District in the northeast of Qinhuangdao City. Shanhaiguan Pass was built in the Ming Dynasty. It is backed by Yanshan Mountain in the north and faces the Bohai Sea in the east. It is a city pass with a complete defense system and an important military fortress in ancient times. The "inside and outside the pass" often mentioned in ancient times are divided by Shanhaiguan. Shanhaiguan is one of the important passes in the eastern part of the Ming Great Wall. It echoes Jiayuguan in the western section and serves as the head and tail of each other. It has the reputation of "the No. 1 Pass in the World".Shanhaiguan Pass has a circumference of about 4 kilometers and is connected to the Great Wall. The Ming Dynasty walls in the ancient city are well preserved, and most of the main streets and alleys are kept in their original state, making the ancient city more elegant and simple. The most eye-catching thing in the ancient city is the Zhenyuan Tower at the east gate of the pass, which is also known as the "No. 1 Pass Tower in the World". The tower stands on the Great Wall and overlooks the surrounding areas. Climbing the tower, you can overlook the entire Shanhaiguan City and the scenery outside the pass.Around Zhenyuan Tower, there are Jingbian Tower, Linlu Tower, Muying Tower, Weiyuan Hall, Wengcheng, Dongluocheng, and the Great Wall Museum. However, except for the Great Wall Museum, most of them are in ruins. But you can still get a general understanding of the ancient Chinese city defense architectural style from the layout of the ruins. Then walk into the ancient city, taste the local special snacks, and appreciate the customs and customs of Shanhaiguan.Shanhaiguan Scenic Area is not only a military fortress with a long history, but also a tourist and summer resort with beautiful scenery and pleasant climate. There are more than 90 scenic spots and historical sites developed in the scenic area, with the Great Wall as the main line, including "Laolongtou", "Meng Jiangnu Temple", "Jiaoshan", "Changshoushan", "Yansai Lake", "Wangjiayuan" and other scenic spots. The distance between each scenic spot is not far, and the transportation is convenient, so you can visit them along the way.