Shanhai Pass, 15 km northeast of Qinhuangdao, enjoys the reputation of "The First Pass of Heaven." Initial construction of The Pass began in 1381, and it soon became known as one of the most important passes in the

Qinhuangdao, in the northeast part of Hebei province, is the only city named after an emperor-Qin Shihuang-in China. In 215 B.C, Qin Shihuang, the First Emperor of Qin arrived on an inspection tour. From here he dispatched his envoy Xu Fu on a voyage