Qinhuangdao

Qinhuangdao extends along the Bohai Sea coastline with a land area of 7,802 square kilometers and includes four districts, three counties, and multiple economic zones.

The city gained importance in the late 19th century when it developed from a fishing village into a major port following the construction of rail links to the Kailuan coal mines.

The name Qinhuangdao derives from Emperor Qin Shi Huang who visited this region in 210 BC during his inspection tour of the northern territories.

The Port of Qinhuangdao functions as China's primary coal shipping facility, managing an annual capacity of 209 million metric tons through its modern terminal infrastructure.

The Beidaihe district contains substantial bird migration routes, making it a primary location for monitoring and studying over 400 bird species in their natural patterns.

Location: Hebei

Shares border with: Chengde, Chaoyang, Huludao, Tangshan

Website: http://qhd.gov.cn

GPS coordinates: 39.93957,119.58941

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:46