Qinhuangdao Travel Guide

Last Update: 2008-7-23 8:23:00; By gunnar

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Qinhuangdao was originally an isolated island, but with the passing of time and through geologicial changes, it has now been connected with the mainland. It is said that when Emperor Qin Shihuang came here on his inspection tour to the east, this is where he sent his attendants to go further east to seek the Elixir of Life. As a result the place was named “Qinhuangdao (Qin Emperor Island)”.

Qinhuangdao is surrounded by Bohai to the southeast and Yanshan Mountain to the north, with a total coastline of more than 120 km. It has many charming and picturesque natural sights. In the Shanhai Pass there are many scenic areas around the Great Wall, for example The Old Dragon Head, Meng Jiangnu Temple, Jiaoshan Mountain, The First Pass Under Heaven, The Longevity Mountain, and Yansai Lake. Anchored at the Old Dragon Head Scenic Area there is an old Russian military aircraft,... [ View Details ]

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