pass was formerly named as Yuguan. It faces Yanshan from the north and connected to Bohai from the south. Thus got the name as Shanhaiguan pass.pass is a highlighted ancient Great Wall and reputed as the first pass under the heaven.pass faces directly the Jiayuguan pass and is famous all over the world. In 1381, General Xuof the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) led the construction of the Shanhaiguan Great Wall. Shan means 'mountain' andmeans 'sea', and Shanhai Pass got its name due to its position between mountains and sea. The diameter of Shanhaiguan city is around 4 kilometers and connected to.city is a pass with 14 meters high and 7 meters thick city wall. There are four gates of the city with multiple defense system. In 1961, Shanhaiguan pass was listed as national key relics by. In 2001, Shanghaiguan pass was listed as the national historical and cultural famous city tour spot by.

Before 1990,pass was assumedtheend of Ming Great Wall. Shanhaiguan Great Wall is 26 kilometers long and lies 10 kilometers toof Qinhuangdao. Since 1381, there were stationed with army because Shanhaiguan was a military key town with an important strategic position.is a cultural ancient city with a complete and best-preserved city wall. There are many courtyards inside the city and made the city look elegant and simple.

　　Tourist Sights Inside the Fortress Area

　　Arrow Towers: There used to be an arrow tower on each gate of the pass. Now only the tower at east side (The gate with the 'First Pass Under Heaven' plaque) is well preserved. These arrow towers controlled the main flow of traffic through the pass.

　　The Gate House in front of the east gate is surrounded byand protected the fort town's nearby walls.

　　Shanhaiguan Great Wall Museum has ancient-style architecture, and contains many exhibitions like cannons and Great Wall models. You can learn about the Great Wall's history and culture there.

　　Bell and Drum Tower is in the center of the fortress area.