Eastern starting point of the Great Wall; 'No.1 Pass Under Heaven' commands the mountains and sea; Ming-Qing military fortress and city layout preserved intact; iconic Great Wall landmark.

Shanhaiguan Ancient City Hebei

Shanhaiguan Ancient City in Qinhuangdao, Hebei marks the eastern starting point of the Great Wall. The First Pass Under Heaven stands between mountains and sea, preserving the structure of a Ming and Qing military stronghold.