# Laolongtou (Old Dragon's Head) (老龙头)

Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province · North China, China · Guidebook rating: 3/5
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## Key facts

- **Admission:** ¥60
- **Opening hours:** 8:00–17:30 (April–October); 8:00–17:00 (November–March)
- **Time needed:** 2–3 hours
- **Getting there:** Near Laolongtou (bus stop)
- **Good for:** History & Culture, Nature

## About Laolongtou (Old Dragon's Head)

Here the Great Wall reaches the sea, its form like a green dragon plunging into the ocean, a truly spectacular sight. It is the point where the Great Wall meets the sea, and a genuine fortress guarding both the sea and the land.

## Tips from the guidebook

- Aquarium: There is an aquarium near Laolongtou with an admission fee of ¥40. The Xinao Undersea World near the Qinhuangdao Sports Base is more fun, though its tickets are a little more expensive.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 1772. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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