Living in Shanhaiguan
Shanhaiguan is a city in Hebei, China, home to 140,000 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are single parents (top 10%, #197 of 1,977), young families (top 11%, #213 of 1,977), first-time home buyers (top 12%, #222 of 1,977).
Residents140,000
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport192 km (Dalian Zhoushuizi International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km899,700 people
Sea coast5 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 170 m
Main railway line1.1 km
Distance to Beijing287 km
Within 10 km140,000 people
Greater areaGreater Qinhuangdao, 14 km out
Winter daylight9 h 19 min, sunset 9:39
See Shanhaiguan on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Shanhaiguan
- The Bo Hai is 5 km away.
- It is part of Greater Qinhuangdao, 14 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 19 min and sets around 9:39; in late June it sets around 13:33.
How Shanhaiguan ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in China. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In China | In Hebei | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 71 | #213 of 1,977 | #4 of 41 | Map |
| Low-income household | 74 | #495 of 2,047 | #18 of 41 | Map |
| Low-income family | 72 | #316 of 1,977 | #6 of 41 | Map |
| Single parent | 74 | #197 of 1,977 | #3 of 41 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 70 | #816 of 1,977 | #12 of 41 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 72 | #1,392 of 1,977 | #31 of 41 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #1,511 of 2,047 | #25 of 41 | Map |
| Single professional | 65 | #550 of 1,696 | #21 of 39 | Map |
| Young professional | 68 | #545 of 1,627 | #21 of 36 | Map |
| DINKS | 66 | #531 of 1,543 | #21 of 35 | Map |
| Remote worker | 66 | #1,431 of 2,047 | #35 of 41 | Map |
| Commuter | 81 | #486 of 1,657 | #21 of 38 | Map |
| Car-free household | 71 | #553 of 1,462 | #20 of 34 | Map |
| Student | 16 | #399 of 819 | #6 of 22 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 75 | #222 of 1,977 | #16 of 41 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 64 | #860 of 2,047 | #24 of 41 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 60 | #561 of 1,543 | #20 of 35 | Map |
| Expat professional | 56 | #829 of 2,047 | #26 of 41 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 59 | #913 of 1,977 | #28 of 41 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 55 | #1,188 of 2,047 | #19 of 41 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 14 | #903 of 1,774 | #28 of 41 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 57 | #292 of 2,047 | #1 of 41 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 53 | #1,091 of 2,047 | #14 of 41 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 63 | #434 of 2,047 | #15 of 41 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 58 | #738 of 2,047 | #24 of 41 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 74 | #537 of 2,047 | #9 of 41 | Map |
| Coastal living | 70 | #225 of 433 | #1 of 3 | Map |
| Business owner | 67 | #818 of 2,047 | #26 of 41 | Map |
| Digital native | 53 | #686 of 1,696 | #21 of 39 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Qinhuangdao 16 km
- Changli 60 km
- Xingcheng 107 km
- Tangjiazhuang 115 km
- Guye 115 km
- Linxi (Hebei) 116 km
- Zhaogezhuang 117 km
- Huludao 124 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.