Source: Travel to Qinhuangdao and Shanhaiguan
Where is Shanhaiguan?
Shanhaiguan, an important part of the Great Wall, is located in Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province. It is adjacent to the Yanshan Mountains in the north and the Bohai Sea in the east, the geographical position is very important like the throat of Northeast China and North China. In peace times, this is the key to economic and cultural exchanges inside and outside of the Pass, in wartime, it is an very important strategic place for the military.
The ancestors used the verses of “Incomparable Key of the Two Capitals, the First Pass of the Great Wall” to describe its strategic location. Comparing it to the “key” between Yanjing (Beijing) and Shengjing (Shenyang) is appropriate. The reason why Shanhaiguan is called “the First Pass Under Heaven” is that it is extremely important in strategic location, splendid building and significant function.
There is a plaque of “The First Pass Under Heaven” on the East Gate of Shanhaiguan, each character is as high as 1.6 meters, the handwriting is dignified and vigorous, and the artistic style of the plaque is very harmonious with the great architectural pattern of the Pass, making the whole gate tower look even greater.
There is a plaque of “The First Pass Under Heaven” on the East Gate of Shanhaiguan, each character is as high as 1.6 meters, the handwriting is dignified and vigorous, and the artistic style of the plaque is very harmonious with the great architectural pattern of the Pass, making the whole gate tower look even greater.
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