◎VI.Emperor Shihuang's Searching for th...

◎VI.Emperor Shihuang's Searching for the Elixir

According to historical records, Emperor Shihuang, the founder of the Qin Dynasty came to the East Mountain on the coast of the now Haigang District when he paid an eastward expedition in 215 BC.He sent people to oあer sacrifices to the sea and seek elixir here.

Now a large garden has been built here.At the end of Qiuxian Road facing the sea, stands a statue of Emperor Shihuang, which is 6m high and 80t in weight, and was carved from dark green granite.He raised his glass with both hands, and his face was full of piety, expressing his endless yearning for the blue sea.