"The manager of the hotel spoke good English and ran to intervene when we had trouble communicating. He gave us very useful information about local sites and arranged a taxi for us to go to one of them. The hotel lies on a road that runs near the former location of the Great Wall. Thus, this road runs in a line from the Great Wall at Jiaoshan to the First Pass to the Old Dragon's Head, all along this same road, though a detour is needed near Jiaoshan. Another advantage is the hotel's "family rooms." Though small overall, these rooms provide a separate, full twin bed for a child--no rollaway required. I wish more hotels would do this (maybe it's more common at Chinese hotels than in the west). Downsides: very basic bathroom with pipes visible under the sink; the sink needs a cover underneath. Though not a criticism, note that there is no shower stall, with the shower, sink, and toilet all in one unit combined; however, this is common in older hotels and homes in China, Korea, and Japan. The breakfast on offer, served in a dining area on the second floor, is plentiful, with some western items such as eggs, bread, and fruit available, but they do not provide any liquids--no juice, coffee, tea, milk, or even water; you have to bring your own. This hotel is good for stays of one or two nights for travelers on a budget interested in the historic sites and scenery of Shanhaiguan."
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Shanhaiguan Great Wall Museum during your trip to Qinhuangdao. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's desert landscape.
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Long Live Island during your travels in Qinhuangdao. Stroll along the sandy beaches or visit the spas while you're in the area.
If you're planning to come to the area to visit Old Dragon Head, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. When you want to settle in and find a place to stay, take a look at some of the hotels and other accommodation options that Expedia offers in the area.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Old Dragon Head?
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Old Dragon Head, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Old Dragon Head.
What can I see and do near Old Dragon Head?
Shanhai Pass, Great Wall at Jiaoshan and Shanhaiguan Gate Tower are some of the local landmarks to explore. Ninghai Building, Happiness Island and Ledao Ocean Kingdom are some favourites close by Old Dragon Head. A visit to Shanhaiguan Great Wall Museum is worth the trip when you're visiting.
How can I get to Old Dragon Head?
To venture out into the surrounding area, ride aboard one of the trains from Shanhaiguan Railway Station. There might not be many public transport stops near to Old Dragon Head so consider a car rental to maximise your time.