Shanhai Pass

📍Shanhaiguan - Laolongtou Scenic Area 📚The Great Wall starts from Laolongtou in the east and stretches to Jiayuguan in the west. Laolongtou is the eastern seafront starting point, where the stone city extends into the Bohai Sea like a dragon's head, hence the name 'Old Dragon's Head'. It is the only part of the Great Wall that combines mountain, sea, pass, and city into one maritime and land military defense system. Climbing up the Chenghai Tower, one can feel the grandeur and vastness as if 'the Great Wall joins the sea, the sea joins the sky, and people ascend the tower to reach the pinnacle of a hundred feet'. 🚗It takes about 15 minutes to drive from Shanhaiguan Station to Laolongtou Scenic Area, and a taxi costs around 10 yuan. For self-driving, parking at Laolongtou costs 5 yuan per hour. 🚪Opening hours in October: 07:30 - 17:30 🎫Adult ticket is 48 yuan, just scan the QR code to enter the park, no ID required. The visitor center offers luggage storage for free. ‼️Shanhaiguan Scenic Area Joint Ticket (Laolongtou + The First Pass under Heaven + Zhonggulou + Wangjia Dayuan + Wangyanglou + Ying'enlou + Sightseeing Car) is 118 yuan. If you have one day to spend in Shanhaiguan, consider buying a combo ticket as there are many attractions with separate charges. The First Pass under Heaven alone costs 40 yuan, Wangjia Dayuan 30 yuan, and climbing Zhonggulou costs 10 yuan. ‼️All attractions are mainly in two places: The First Pass under Heaven Scenic Area (Ancient City) and Laolongtou Scenic Area. It's about a 13-minute drive between the two areas. The Ancient City is divided into The First Pass under Heaven and the Pedestrian Street. If you want to see the night show (light show) at The First Pass under Heaven, go to Laolongtou first. If not, start with The First Pass under Heaven, as Laolongtou is closer to the recommended restaurant below, a 5-minute drive away. 👪For a family trip with 2 adults and 1 child, the Shanhaiguan All-Access Ticket is 326 yuan. 👀Highlights of Laolongtou: Ninghai City (Ming dynasty military camp, including the General Administration, Longwu Camp: The First Pot in the World, which doesn't look real but is indeed preserved from the past. The big characters on the wall 'Fǔ', meaning pot, and 'Fǔ dǐ chōu xīn', meaning 'undermine the foundation of something', refer to the pot. The pot and the place for making fire are one story high.) ➡️ General's Platform + Bagua Maze (Horse riding costs 50 yuan for a small round, and the price is the same for big and small horses. Taking photos on the horse costs 10 yuan) ➡️ Chenghai Tower ➡️ Great Wall Sea Entrance ➡️ Beach. You can take photos on and below the city walls at the sea entrance, which is quite impressive. When there are fewer people, taking photos on the city wall is very photogenic, refer to the photo spots in the pictures. If you don't want to capture other visitors, go early. There are no changing rooms in the scenic area, and the sea breeze can be cold, so make sure to bring clothes for children. 🍗It is not recommended to eat in the scenic area, as there are restaurants not far from it. Recommended 📍Yunxuan Seafood Restaurant, which has branches in Shanhaiguan and Nandaihe. Spicy crab, golden wheat shrimp, and shrimp dumplings are specialties of Qinhuangdao. The Yunxuan special tofu is not highly recommended (though it can be tried for novelty). 📍Shanhai Fisherman's House: Great value for money, a seafood pot costs just over 100 yuan. Enough for two people.

🔵If you long for the seaside and love the vastness of the grasslands ❤Then you must save this 【Seaside + Grassland】 travel guide⭐ for future use~ - 🔥Attractions Introduction ▪ Pigeon Nest: Watch the sunrise at Pigeon Nest, a famous bird-watching sanctuary with many seabirds and a beautiful sunrise! ▪ Shanhaiguan: Known as the 'First Pass under Heaven', climb up the Drum Tower to overlook the well-ordered streets ▪ Mountain Resort: The largest existing royal garden, the filming location of 'My Fair Princess' ▪ Bashang Grassland: The first grassland north of Beijing, Beijing's backyard, with stunning summer-only scenery ▪ Ulan Butong: Once the royal hunting grounds of the Qing Dynasty, the area is known for its grassland scenery. ▪ National Highway No. 1 Scenic Avenue: Here you can feel the blue sky and white clouds within reach~ Stop and walk around whenever you see a beautiful place, casual photos are stunning! - ⚠️Precautions ⚠️There is a big temperature difference between day and night, so bring long sleeves or extra clothing ⚠️The sun is strong and the UV rays are intense, so make sure to apply sunscreen ⚠️For horse riding and touring, it's best to wear sports shoes and long pants ⚠️Make sure to prepare mosquito repellent, as there are quite a few mosquitoes on the seaside and grasslands ⚠️Always be careful at the seaside, especially when with children - 🌈Qinhuangdao Chengde Ulan Butong Itinerary Recommendation D 1: Arrive in Beijing-Beidaihe, check in at the popular Qinhuang Alley or take a night tour of the Biluo Tower D 2: Pigeon Nest-Seafood Feast-Shanhaiguan D 3: Mountain Resort-Lunch-Bashang Grassland D 4: Grassland activities-Lunch-Grassland off-road vehicle D 5: National Highway No. 1 Scenic Avenue-Lunch-Colorful Forest D 6: Breakfast-Return home - 🥘Food Sharing ✔Qinhuangdao: Turkey noodle roll, fried noodle skin, Beidaihe Yang intestine, Beidaihe pan-fried bun, Shanhaiguan meat pot ✔Chengde: Mutton soup with baked bun, buckwheat bowl tuo, stewed chicken with mushrooms, whole roasted lamb on Bashang, hand-grabbed lamb on Bashang ✔Ulan Butong: Mongolian milk tea, roasted lamb leg, whole roasted lamb - 🍃The autumn in Ulan Butong is breathtakingly beautiful... 🌲Ride a horse and chase the freedom in your heart with ease~ 🍂The autumn on the Ulan Butong grassland is very brief, hesitate and you will miss it 💗If you are tempted, hurry up and bring your family and friends~ Embark on this journey of grassland + sea together~

Here comes the Hebei travel guide for you cool kids😎🎈🎈 Hebei, a wonderful place with rich history and natural landscapes👍. Traveling here will make you super excited😜 🎯Featured attractions: 👉Chengde Mountain Resort: The ancient emperors' summer retreat😏, super large, you can stroll around for a whole day. 👉Baiyangdian: A watery region💧, take a boat ride through the reeds and feel the charm of nature. 👉Yesanpo: Experience the thrill of rafting🚣🏻 and rock climbing🧗🏻. 👉Beidaihe: Sunshine and beaches🏖️, a stunning coastline. 👉Shanhaiguan: The First Pass under Heaven🚪, feel the weight of history. 🍖Food recommendations: 👉Donkey Burger: Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, the donkey meat is fragrant but not greasy🤤. 👉Chessboard Biscuits: Tiny biscuits, one bite each😝. 👉Golden Lion Head Fish: Sweet and sour, appetizing😍. 👉Xianghe Meat Pie: Thin crust, big filling, leaves a lingering fragrance👄. 👉Chaigoubao Smoked Meat: Tender meat, rich in aroma🤩. ⚠️Important notes: 🙅Do not litter in the scenic areas, or you will be fined😱. 🙅Don't forget to bring sunscreen and mosquito repellent, or you'll get sunburned and bitten😭. 🙅Respect the local customs and traditions, or you'll get into trouble🤔. Hebei, a place you won't want to leave once you come😜😜. Hurry up and bring your friends along💗💗!

Qinhuangdao Travel Guide📖 Three days of fun in Qinhuangdao||| Hehe, I'm also a title party 😜 I've been in Qinhuangdao for four years, and I've pretty much played around here! I hope this guide can help everyone 😉 Attractions: Pigeon Nest Park, Xigang Garden, Azure Coast, Dada Island Sun City Castle, Tiger Stone Marine Park, Xianluo Island, Shanhaiguan, Laolongtou, Biluota Sea Bar Park, Blue KFC (the only blue exterior by the sea), Huanhai Road, Strange Building Garden, Aranya (these attractions are all detailed in my previous notes 📒) Food: I recommend going to Qinhuang Xiaoxiang or Gongfuzhuang Night Market (Liu Zhuang Night Market can be simply visited, but I do not recommend spending there). For accommodation, you can choose near the Maoye B Building, which is close to the snack street and the seaside 🚶‍♀️, and it is quite lively (there is also a snack street at the entrance of Maoye Tiandi from twelve o'clock to midnight). Near Maoye, there is a Golden Dream Bay by the seaside 🌊, where there is a free exhibition 'Haibitai', but it has not been well arranged recently 😔, you can go and see if you have free time 👀 (if you are on a limited budget 💰, you can also stay at Letanghui). Those with children can go to the Qinhuangdao Wildlife Park 🐒, which is very close to Pigeon Nest 🪹, and can be arranged on the same day. Shanhaiguan and Laolongtou are in the Shanhaiguan District, and if you only play in Beidaihe and Nandaihe, you can skip them 😯, but if you plan to play in the Shanhaiguan District for a day, you can go to Leda, which is very close. Qinhuangdao has many other places, such as Yudao, but if you're only playing for two or three days, there's no need to go. The most beautiful place in Qinhuangdao is Aranya 🏖️, unfortunately, I have never been in 🥹, everyone must find time to experience it!!! The most beautiful coastal road is near Tiger Stone, and it can be arranged on the same day as Liu Zhuang Night Market and Strange Building Garden 😉 I highly recommend everyone to rent a small electric car and ride along the seaside, it's super romantic 💕 The temperature difference in the seaside city is big, remember to bring a jacket 🧥, it's still a bit cool by the sea 🧊. If there's anything else you want to know, feel free to ask in the comments section 🤗 I'm very happy to interact with everyone 😘 and I hope you all follow me more 😉

📍Shanhaiguan—Old Dragon's Head Scenic Area ⛰️I believe many people know about the Great Wall of Jiayuguan, Badaling Great Wall, few people know that the Great Wall not only stretches over mountains and ridges to resist foreign enemies, the dragon's head 🐲 of the Great Wall also extends into the sea, preventing enemies from crossing the border. 🏰Shanhaiguan has a very important strategic position in history, and many famous battles have taken place. When Dorgon led the Eight Banners Army to the south, it was Shanhaiguan that was attacked. From here, they entered the country, drove straight in, and went straight to Beijing. 🗺️The scenic area is quite large, it is recommended to visit for about 2 hours, and there is also a beach where you can watch the sunset. At sunset, the golden sunlight spills on the walls of Shanhaiguan, giving a strong sense of historical weight. Today, the city wall has been restored, and the towers and lookout points have been restored to their original scenes, which are very worth seeing~😍 👀Highlights: Bagua Formation Old Dragon's Head Free Beach Sea and Sky in One Color Tiger Stone Azure Coast Seven Bridges Bathing Beach Those who are coming to Shanhaiguan in November, remember to add clothes, the weather is really cold

College Student Special Forces - Dongdaihe Three-day Two-night Tour I've heard about Dongdaihe, known as the little Sanya, for a long time and have always wanted to see the sea🌊. Now it's time to treat Dongdaihe well! If you also want to visit Huludao Dongdaihe, then hurry up and book your stay🐎! Transportation 1️⃣ Take the train🚆 from Beijing directly to Shanhaiguan, depart at noon and it takes about 3 and a half hours to get to Shanhaiguan, then a 20-minute taxi ride🚗 will get you to Dongdaihe, where you can immediately feel the cool breeze, very comfortable😌 (although the recent weather is still a bit chilly) Itinerary DAY 1️⃣ Kaisa Private Beachside🔖 Stay in Kaisa's cloud-end sea view room, the off-season price is not expensive, less than a hundred bucks, and the average cost is just fifty😌 Super deal🔥 The boss is warm-hearted, and the room is very clean! Just a few minutes walk to the sea, every frame is picturesque, and there are many popular photo spots. Play by the seaside until midnight. At night, people set off fireworks🎆 on the shore, super romantic, I also bought some to play with, truly deserving of being the closest fireworks place to Beijing🧨 DAY 2️⃣ The First Pass Under Heaven🔖 Early in the morning at four, go to the beach to pick up shells and conches🐚, super happy Get up early, rush back from the sea and go back to sleep💤 Take a Didi🚗 to the nearby residential area to eat🍽️, then head to Shanhaiguan. It takes about 20 minutes by Kaisa Didi💨 to reach Shanhaiguan, and climb the starting point of the Great Wall - The First Pass Under Heaven🔥. Stroll around the ancient city, the old city walls, every casual photo is stunning DAY 3️⃣ Happy Island🔖 Early in the morning at four, squat to watch the sunrise🌅, the sun rises from the coastline, the sea and sky blend into one, so beautiful it makes you cry Come back to pack up the luggage🧳 and head to the next destination - Happy Island. There are discount tickets available recently. How can college students miss out on entertainment when going out to play? Played until the afternoon and was already exhausted Go to the shopping mall near Shanhaiguan station🏬 to wander, eat and drink, and then take the high-speed train🚄 back to Beijing Dongdaihe in Huludao is really suitable for college students to relax, Looking at the sea🌊, the whole person's heart❤️ calms down, a place worth visiting several times🉑 In the end📝, the seaside wind blows fiercely, I wore a dress and a knitted sweater, and was frozen into a 🐶, everyone must remember to bring a coat🧥 Girls, remember to bring hair ties, tie your hair when not taking photos, otherwise the wind will make your hair super messy, sunscreen, wearing sunglasses🕶️ are all essentials That's all, it's not easy to organize, please give a thumbs up👍 and I wish everyone a pleasant trip in advance!

I have always imagined what the boundaries of this world would look like, until I came to Shanhaiguan in Hebei. Standing here, I feel as if I can see the river of time rushing through the corridor of history. This ancient and magnificent pass is the pride of the Chinese nation, and a page of Chinese history. With reverence in my heart, I walked onto the ancient city wall. Above me, the vast blue sky; beneath me, the winding alleys. The significance of the Great Wall at Shanhaiguan is not just a defensive line, but also a living fossil of the history of resistance and border defense. The bloody battles, the valiant soldiers, all have left deep marks on this wall. My steps continue forward, and the scenery before me gradually becomes more expansive. Overlooking Shanhaiguan, I am stunned by the magnificent scenery surrounded by towering mountains. The Yellow River rushes past, stretching for thousands of miles, bringing endless vitality and prosperity to this land. Standing on Shanhaiguan and looking into the distance, I feel as if I could also become a brave general, galloping across the battlefield. Strolling under Shanhaiguan, one can see the beacon towers that have stood for thousands of years. They are towering dams, staring at the changing winds of history, carrying legendary times. The beacon towers are filled with magnificent poems, and every valiant soldier has shed blood and sweat for this land. Shanhaiguan also has a place that people yearn for, the vast coastal wetlands. In this vast expanse of green, I seem to feel the most primitive heartbeat of nature. The birds in the wetlands sing joyfully, and the lake shimmers. This is a paradise for flora and fauna, and a haven for people to relax. Standing on Shanhaiguan, I touch the traces of history. I can feel that the scars left by ancient history are all telling the story of the People's Liberation War, making me, a person born in an era of peace, rekindle respect for history. This silent wall outside the pass is also like a book, waiting for us to read.