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When heading out to Jiao Shan (above), you will see a large earth wall on the right side about 50 m from the road. This is actually a (completely unrestored) part of the Great Wall. On the barbarian side (east) you can still see the bricks and the moat, while the top and the western side are overgrown and few bricks remain. Locals can be seen herding sheep or walking their dogs on this part of the wall. From the road, you can see small paths leading up this wall at intervals; to get to Jiao Shan, the walk up here is much more pleasant than going along the road. When you reach Jiao Shan, the wall is blocked off by a barbed-wire fence, so you will need to buy a ticket to get in. Alternatively, you can walk off the earth wall on the east side and follow a path leading up the hills to a small watchtower. There is another path from here leading off into the hills, but it's not used much and heavily overgrown in places.
老龙头
At Qinhuangdao, the Great Wall juts out into the sea. The original wall is long gone, but an extensive rebuilt section has been put up. Bus 25 will take you there for ¥1-3. To get onto the wall and into an area with several rebuilt halls, you need to buy a ticket for ¥60.
山海关，天下第一关
The area between the sea and the mountains at Qinhuangdao is called the "First Pass under Heaven", being the place where the Ming dynasty Great Wall began. Guarding the pass is the city of Qinhuangdao, with its (restored) east gate marking the main road through the pass. You can see the tower guarding the gate and, depending on choice of ticket, various exhibitions or take a walk along the city walls.
长城博物馆
Admission is included with some of the First Pass tickets, but it's not inside the compound.
秦皇求仙入海处
A coastal park commemorating the legend of Qin Shi Huang searching for immortality. According to historical accounts, the emperor visited this area in 215 BC and sent expeditions into the Bohai Sea seeking the elixir of life. The site includes statues, reconstructed pavilions and seaside viewpoints.
秦皇岛野生动物园
Located near Beidaihe Scenic Area, covering an area of about 5,000 acres, this is a large free-range wildlife park. It contains more than 150 species including tigers, lions, giraffes, and pandas. Visitors can take a sightseeing vehicle through the safari area or walk through designated animal zones.
UCCA沙丘美术馆
A contemporary art museum embedded in the coastal dunes of the Aranya resort development. It is part of a broader cultural and residential complex on the Changli coastline.