Qinhuangdao is a city in northern China named after China's first emperor, Qinshihuang, who arrived there in 215 BC searching for elixirs of immortality. Some notable landmarks in Qinhuangdao include the Olympic Center, where the city hosted sailing events for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the starting point of the Great Wall known as the First Pass Under Heaven, scenic areas like Yansai Lake and Zushan Mountain, as well as cultural attractions such as the Huaxia Wine Cellar and Feicui Island.