{Section IV}   Scenery and Human Culture of Shanhaiguan

During the Qin and Han dynasties, Shanhaiguan was a rocky land full of mystery. On the land known as a throat between Ji and Liao states, and a tribute road of the Ming and Qing dynasties, emperors hunted, generals and officials visited, merchants passed and writers captured beautiful scenes with their calligraphic compositions, The fusion and combination of politics, military affairs, trade and culture have helped Shanhaiguan to accumulate a profound cultural environment, where scenery is colorful and society dynamic.