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After enjoying the scenes on the Old Dragon's Head section of the Great Wall, tourists come close to the sandbeach and savor the water in person.

Laolongtou, situated on the banks of the Bohai Sea, 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) apart to the south of Shanhaiguan, is the eastern end of the Great Wall extending into the sea. With mountains behind and the sea in front, its terrain here is strategic point for the sea defense in the Ming Dynasty. Qi Jiguang, a military strategist and illustrious general, constructed City Stone Wall Extending to Sea, Jinglutai Watch Tower, Nanhaikouguan Pass, Chenghailou Defense Tower and Ninghaicheng (Army and Navy Garrison Station). Attraction Intro: Laolongtou (Old Dragon's Head)
  • After enjoying the scenes on the Old Dragon's Head section of the Great Wall, tourists come close to the sandbeach and savor the water in person.
  • After enjoying the scenes on the Old Dragon's Head section of the Great Wall, tourists come close to the sandbeach and savor the water in person.
  • French Canon. In 1900, the Eight Powers of UK, USA, Germany, Italy, Japan, France, Russia and Austria invaded Shanhaiguan and bombed the Old Dragon’s Head. This canon is one of the witnesses of invaders suppression over the Chinese People
  • French Canon near the Chenghai Tower
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- Last updated on Apr. 03, 2017 -