A super thoughtful guide for a one-day trip to Shanhaiguan.

Taking into account the needs of middle-aged and elderly people, this guide focuses more on relaxing and comfortable itinerary arrangements, with a slow pace, so that uncles and aunts can fully enjoy the beauty of Shanhaiguan~ Preliminary preparation - **Documents**: Uncles and aunts must bring valid documents such as ID cards🪪, whether it is to buy discounted tickets for scenic spots or to enter scenic spots, it is very important. Some scenic spots may have special preferential policies for the elderly. Remember to bring relevant documents to enjoy the benefits. - **Clothing**: Check the weather forecast before traveling and prepare clothing according to the weather. It is recommended that you wear loose, comfortable clothing that allows for easy movement. Choose soft, non-slip sports shoes or casual shoes👟, so that your feet will not be too tired even if you walk for a long time. If it is a sunny day, you can bring a thin jacket to keep warm when the temperature difference between morning and evening is large; if it is a rainy day, be sure to prepare rain gear🌂. - **Other items**: Prepare sun hats, sunglasses and other sun protection products🌞 to protect your skin from UV damage. A power bank is also essential, so you can charge your phone at any time and record the beautiful moments of your journey📸. You can also bring a thermos cup so you can drink hot water and replenish water at any time🥤. ## Attractions - **The First Pass in the World**: Depart for Shanhaiguan Ancient City in the morning. It is recommended to enter from the west gate. It is relatively quiet here with less traffic, which is suitable for middle-aged and elderly people to enter the state leisurely😌. Walk slowly along the ancient street and admire the quaint buildings on both sides of the street🏮. After arriving at the No. 1 Pass in the World scenic area, slowly climb up to the Zhendong Tower. If you have limited physical strength, you don’t have to climb too high. You can just appreciate the majestic momentum of “The First Pass in the World” from a suitable position👍. There are many benches for rest in the scenic area. You can sit down and rest at any time when you are tired. You can carefully observe the Jingbian Building, Muying Building and other buildings to feel the wisdom of the military defense system of the Great Wall in the Ming Dynasty. - **Lao Longtou**: When going from Tianxia Diyiguan to Lao Longtou Scenic Area, if the distance is far or uncles and aunts find it hard to walk, they can choose to take the sightseeing bus in the scenic area🚍. In the Laolongtou Scenic Area, attractions such as the Stone City Entering the Sea and Chenghai Tower are worth stopping to appreciate. In front of Chenghai Tower, there is a wide viewing platform. Standing here, the vast sea and the majestic Great Wall complement each other, and the scenery is breathtaking. The roads in the scenic area are relatively flat and easy to walk on, but you still need to pay attention to your foot safety🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️. The Temple of Poseidon is full of mystery and has a unique architectural style. Uncles and aunts can feel the strong cultural atmosphere here. - **Shanhaiguan Ancient City**: After visiting Laolongtou, return to Shanhaiguan Ancient City. At this time, you can slow down, walk through the grid-like streets and alleys, and admire historical buildings in the style of Ming and Qing dynasties, such as Cheng'en Posthouse and General's Mansion. Wang Family Courtyard is a good place to understand the life of a wealthy family in ancient times. The furnishings and layout inside show the life style of that time🏮. The courtyard is spacious and has many places to rest. When you are tired of walking around, you can sit down and rest, savoring the charm of history. ## Food Recommendations - **Hun Pot**: This special delicacy is very suitable for the taste of middle-aged and elderly people. You can go to the restaurants such as "Shangguan Duo'er Hun Guo" under Xianting Calligraphy Hotel, Shanhai Holiday Hotel, Fulinmen Hotel, Qinghe Hun Guo, and Yuquan Hotel to taste it. The hot pot has rich ingredients, including various meats, seafood, vegetables, etc., which are stewed until soft and tasty, nutritious and delicious😋. What’s more, the steaming hot pot can keep you warm while eating, which is very considerate. - **Si Tiao Baozi**: The steamed buns from the time-honored Si Tiao Baozi Shop have beautiful shapes and diverse flavors. Middle-aged and elderly people can choose classic fillings such as pork and green onions. The bun skin is soft, the meat filling is fresh and fragrant, fat but not greasy, and easy to digest. During the tour, you can have a few four-piece buns to quickly replenish your energy and taste the local specialties🥟. - **Huiji Pastry**: Huiji's mung bean cake has a delicate texture and is sweet but not greasy. Mung beans themselves have the effect of clearing heat and are very suitable for middle-aged and elderly people. We insist on using local mung beans and white sugar according to a secret recipe to retain the traditional flavor. When you are tired of shopping, buy a few mung bean cakes on the street and drink them with hot water in a thermos. It is a pleasant experience😌. Transportation - **External transportation**: If you are an uncle or aunt coming from other places, if you take a plane, after arriving at Qinhuangdao Beidaihe Airport, the airport bus is usually more comfortable and has special guidance, and can go directly to Shanhaiguan. If you choose the high-speed rail, you can get off at Shanhaiguan Station or Qinhuangdao Station. After getting off the bus, it is more convenient to take a taxi to the scenic spot, avoiding the trouble of transferring to the bus, and allowing uncles and aunts to reach their destination faster and reduce travel fatigue. - **Internal Transportation**: The distance between the various scenic spots in Shanhaiguan Scenic Area is not too far, but considering the physical strength of middle-aged and elderly people, after walking for a distance, you can choose to take the sightseeing bus in the scenic area🚍. The sightseeing bus runs smoothly, you can enjoy the scenery along the way and easily reach the next attraction. If there are many family members traveling with you, you can also choose to charter a small tour bus in the scenic area, so that the itinerary will be more flexible.