Shanhaiguan (The First Pass Under Heaven), A Majestic Military Fortress of Ancient Wisdom

1 Dongdajie, Shanhaiguan District, Qinhuangdao City, Hebei Province

The scenery on the city wall is quite good

Introduction

Built in 1381, this pass is the starting point of the eastern section of the Great Wall of China and an important defense line of Beijing during the Ming Dynasty. The complete defense system composed of pass cities, weng cities, Luo cities, wing cities, outpost cities, and beacon towers makes it an impregnable fortress. Among the numerous dangerous passes of the Great Wall in the Ming Dynasty, it stands out for its unique construction and is praised as the "key to the two capitals, an unparalleled position, and the first pass of the Great Wall".

Address

1 Dongdajie, Shanhaiguan District, Qinhuangdao City, Hebei Province

Opening hours

08:00-17:30 (all day)
last entry time: 17:30 (Monday-Sunday, July 15th-October 31st) 08:00-17:00 (all day)
last entry time: 17:00 (Monday-Sunday, November 1st-next year March 31st) Note: Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and other inbound youth tourists holding valid documents such as "Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents", "Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents" or student ID will enjoy the same treatment.

Transportation

Take bus No. 13, 25, 302, 303, 33 or the special tourist bus to Shanhaiguan Scenic Area and get off at Tianxia Diyi Guan Station. It is within walking distance.

Phone 0335-5258000;0335-5259000