Geographical location
Shanhaiguan is the northeastern starting point of the Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty. It covers 26 kilometers of the Great Wall and is located more than 10 kilometers east of Qinhuangdao City.
Historical evolution
Shanhaiguan was called Yuguan in ancient times, also known as Yuguan, also known as Linlu Pass. In the 14th year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1381 AD), King Xu Da of Zhongshan was ordered to build it. Yongping, Jieling and other passes were established here, and Shanhaiguan was named Shanhaiguan because it is close to the mountains and the sea.
According to historical records, Shanhaiguan has a history of more than 600 years since it was built in 1381 AD. It has been an important military town in my country since ancient times.
Building specifications
The city of Shanhaiguan is about 4 kilometers in circumference. It is a small city. The entire city is connected to the Great Wall and uses the city as a gateway. The city is 14 meters high and 7 meters thick. The city has four main gates and a variety of ancient defensive buildings. It is a city gate with a relatively complete defense system and is known as "the first gate in the world". The main body is the mighty and majestic "The First Pass in the World" Arrow Tower, supplemented by the Jingbian Tower. Linlu Tower. Great Wall buildings such as Muying Tower, Weiyuan Hall, Wengcheng, Dongluo City, and the Great Wall Museum show visitors the ancient Chinese city defense architectural style.
The First Pass Scenic Area in the World is centered on Shanhaiguan City. It includes Shanhaiguan City, Dongluo City, the "No. 1 Pass in the World" tower, Jingbian Tower, Muying Tower, Linlu Tower and the Great Wall Museum. . Shanhaiguan is an ancient cultural city. The city wall buildings of the Ming Dynasty are basically intact, and most of the main streets and alleys have been preserved as they were. In particular, there are still a number of courtyard houses that have been preserved, making the ancient city more elegant and simple. What adds most to the beauty of the ancient city is the east gate of Guancheng. It is the largest Guancheng tower in the world. It stands on top of the Great Wall and commands a majestic view of the surrounding areas. Climbing to the second floor of the city tower, you can overlook the entire Shanhaiguan City and the wilderness outside the pass. Looking to the north, you can see the majesty of the Jiaoshan Great Wall in the distance; the sea to the south is also dimly visible. The first gate tower in the world is located in the north and south, and there are also buildings such as Jingbian Tower, Muying Tower and Linlu Tower. Walking on the Great Wall will make you feel the greatness of our ancestors and the extraordinary wisdom of the descendants of Yan and Huang.
Cultural connotation
After walking down the "First Gate in the World" tower, you can visit the Great Wall Museum, where you will be shown the past and present of the Great Wall as well as amazing physical exhibits. .
Tasting local delicacies in the ancient city will greatly enhance your pleasure and allow you to appreciate the local customs of Shanhaiguan.
Shanhaiguan has a long cultural history. As early as the Neolithic Age, our ancestors have been working and living here.
Shanhaiguan Scenic Area is a famous historical and cultural city and 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. In 2000, Shanhaiguan Scenic Area was rated as the first batch of 4A-level tourist attractions; in 2001, the State Council officially listed Shanhaiguan District of Qinhuangdao City as a national historical and cultural city. The six major scenic spots are the "Temple", "Jiaoshan Mountain", "The First Pass in the World", "Mount Changshou" and "Yansai Lake", all of which are open to Chinese and foreign tourists. They are famous tourist areas at home and abroad. Among them: Shanhaiguan Great Wall brings together the essence of China’s ancient Great Wall. The eastern starting point of the Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty is Old Dragon Head, where the Great Wall meets the sea. The blue sea and golden sands, the open sky and the mountains are majestic. The towering pass is famous at home and abroad as "the first pass in the world". It is known as the "Pinghan of the Capital and the Throat of Liao Zuo" The Great Wall at Jiaoshan is winding, the beacon towers are steep, and the scenery is picturesque. Among the "Eight Scenic Spots of Yuguan" here are "Mountain Temple, Rain and Sunny, Ruilian Holding the Sun" and the wonderful "Qixian Buddha's Light", attracting many tourists. Meng Jiangnu Temple interprets the Chinese folk legend - the touching story of Jiang Nu looking for her husband. The largest natural granite cave in northern China - Xuanyang Cave, with its strange caves, rocks and gurgling springs, is like a paradise. Yansai Lake, the pearl beyond the Great Wall, is so beautiful.
The words "The First Pass in the World" were written by Xiao Xian, a famous calligrapher in the Ming Dynasty. According to legend, the last word "一" was not written together, but the calligrapher dipped it full of ink. Throw the pen into the air and point it up.
Located 15 kilometers east of Qinhuangdao City, it was built in the Hongwu Period of the Ming Dynasty (1381). It is the easternmost end of the Great Wall and is a city gate with a complete defense system. , was an important military fortress in history. The main purpose of visiting Shanhaiguan is to visit Dongmen Zhenyuan Tower, which is also the "No. 1 Pass in the World". This city gate is about 13 meters high and divided into upper and lower floors. It is beautiful in shape, majestic and majestic. When you climb up the gate, you will see the rippling blue sea on one side and the winding Great Wall on the other, which makes you feel proud. Under the eaves of the upper floor on the west side of the building, there is a plaque "The First Pass in the World" written by Xiao Xian, a calligrapher of the Ming Dynasty. The strokes are powerful and strong, and are integrated with the regulations of the tower. Near the Shanhaiguan Gate Tower, there is also the Great Wall Museum, which displays humanistic history, military activities and cultural relics related to the Shanhaiguan Great Wall.