its original walls intact and an interior studded with temples and historical architecture. The hot springs in the Xingcheng region and its uncrowded beaches have contributed to its fame as a health destination for Party cadres across the country, while the stunning Juhua island is a significant tourist attraction. The Great Wall passes through Huludao in spectacular fashion at Jiumenkou on the Hebei border, where the wall spans the Daqing river in nine gates. It is the only section of the Great Wall to be built over water and was listed as a World Heritage site in 2002. Other attractions in the area include the remains of Jieshi palace, built by the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty over 2,000 years ago. Education Tertiary institutions of importance in Huludao include: Liaoning Technical University Liaoning Finance and Trade College Bohai Shipbuilding Vocational College Huludao No.1 High School Sister cities Las Vegas, United States Miyazaki, Japan References External links Huludao Government (in Simplified Chinese) A brief investment-oriented introduction to Huludao by the municipal government (in English) A brief introduction to Huludao (in English) Satellite map of Huludao on Google Maps Cities in Liaoning Prefecture-level divisions of Liaoning