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Shanhaiguan

Shanhaiguan (山海关) is a part of the city of Qinhuangdao, in Hebei province, People's Republic of China. It literally means "The Pass of Mountain and Sea". It is a popular tourist destination, featuring the eastern end of the Great Wall. The "First Pass Under Heaven" is also a noticeable tourist attraction. It is nearly 300 km. east of Beijing and linked via the Jingshen Expressway. zh-cn:山海关

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