Shanhai Pass
China UNESCO World Heritage Site
Shanhai Pass is a city gate and castle that serves as part of the Ming Great Wall and the Great Wall. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a major historical and cultural site in China and is a Chinese AAAAA-rated tourist attraction.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the warmer months between May and September, when daily highs range from 20 °C to 27 °C. July and August are the wettest months, with about 15 rainy days each. The coldest period is from December to February, when daily highs stay between -1 °C and 2 °C.
Shanhai Pass is located 285 km from Beijing. The nearest airport is Qinhuangdao Beidaihe Airport, which is 70 km away, while Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport is 192 km from the site. It is part of the Great Wall system, which can be explored alongside this location.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 27 °C. The wettest is July, with about 178 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -1 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 17 | 8 | 1 |
| Average low, °C | -10 | -7 | -2 | 6 | 14 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 10 | 1 | -6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 3 | 4 | 12 | 29 | 56 | 95 | 178 | 164 | 53 | 28 | 10 | 4 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
