Qinhuangdao
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Title: "Qinhuangdao"
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Located at the northeastern part of China’s Hebei Province near a section of the Beijing-Shenyang Railway Line is the city of Qinhuangdao. A natural harbor bordered by the Yanshan Mountains to the north and Bohai Bay in the south, Qinhuangdao is known for its abundance of seafood like fish, prawns, and other bounties of the sea.

It is also the location of one of China’s most popular health resorts, the Beidaihe Beach, which may be found southwest of the city.


Top Attractions

1. Beidaihe Beach

A popular spot for summer vacations and retreats, Beidaihe Beach is located fifteen kilometers southwest of Qinhuangdao. Featuring a beach two kilometers wide and extending 10 kilometers starting from Daihekou in the west to Eagle Rock in the east, beach goers are treated to long, lazy hours of stretching themselves out under the sun or frolicking in the beach’s temperate waters.

Long walks along the beautiful, winding coastline is further enlivened by occasional views of villas dotting the landscape and the lush scenery of the pine and cypress forests of Lianfeng Hills.

The main attractions that may be found along this stretch are South Heavenly Gate (Nantianmen), Cave Leading to the Sky (Tongtiandong), Camel Rock (Luotuosi), Tiger Rock (Laohusi), Guanyin Monastery, and Lotus Park.

Since national liberation of 1949, roads in downtown districts and a beachside highway have been built or repaired. Sanatoriums embracing an area of 3,160,000 square meters have been built and five beachside parks restored.


2. Shanhai Pass ("The First Pass Under Heaven")

Located fifteen kilometers northeast of Qinhuangdao at the eastern terminus of the Great Wall is the Shanhai Pass also known as the “First Pass Under Heaven.” Built during the fourteenth year of Ming Dynasty Emperor Hong Wu’s rule, the “pass city” housed the Communications Center between north and northeast China. It was also the location of many battles for conquest of this very strategic location.

Visitors are first greeted by a twelve-meter-high rectangular city gate at the entrance of the Pass. This connects the Great Wall to the south and north. On top of the gate is a two-storied tower, which is 13 meters high, 20 meters wide, and 11 meters thick and decorated with painted eaves. The tower commands a spectacular view of distant Bohai Bay to the south and the tortuous path of the Great Wall to the north.

3. Meng Jiangnu Temple

This is a temple that according to legend, was built in sad memory of Meng Jaingnnu, wife of the first Emperor of the Qin Dynasty.

Legend says that in the time of Qin Shi Huang, the First Emperor of the Qin Dynasty, Meng Jaingn's husband was conscripted to help build the Great Wall. Missing her husband very much, Meng jiangnu set out on the long journey to see him. When she arrived at the foot of the wall, she learned that her husband had been worked to death and was buried beneath it. It is said that upon learning this, she wept so many tears that a huge section of the Great Wall crumbled away. The sorrowful woman then drowned herself in the sea. And so, the temple was then erected to commemorate her love and grief at her husband’s loss. A clay sculpture of Meng Jaingnnu stands in front of the temple hall. Dressed in a black gown, she gazes out at the sea, her expression revealing her grief and indignation. This temple is located in the Shanhai Pass District of Qinhuangdao.
 

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