Shanhai Pass, Great Wall of China

Name: Shanhai Pass
Address: Great Wall of China, China

#10 among attractions in Great Wall of China

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Shanhai Pass or Shanhaiguan is one of the major passes in the Great Wall of China, being the easternmost stronghold along the Ming Great Wall, and commands the narrowest choke point in the Liaoxi Corridor. It is located in Shanhaiguan District, Qinhuangdao, Hebei province, on the east bank of the Shi River between the Yan Mountains and the Liaodong Bay coast. ()

Local name: 山海关 Unesco: from 1987Area: 2.61 mi²Coordinates: 40°0'34"N, 119°45'14"E

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Shanhai Pass – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Shanhaiguan District.

0.7 miS
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Shanhaiguan District, Qinhuangdao
19 min walk • Shanhaiguan District, formerly Shan-hai-kwan or Shan-hai-kuan, is a district of the city of Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, China, named after the pass of the Great Wall within the district, Shanhai Pass. It is located 15 kilometres east of the city centre.

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How to get to Shanhai Pass by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shanhai Pass:

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Shanhaiguan (22 min walk)