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Dandong (丹东)

Dāndōng (丹东) is a prefecture level city in the south east of Liaoning Province, China. To the south east lies the border with the Democrative People's Republic of Korea (North Korea). Towards the south, the prefecture borders Dalian, to the west is Anshan, to the north west is Liaoyang and due north is Benxi city prefecture. The city was formerly known by the name Andong (安東). Click here to read more about Dandong City.

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Dandong (丹东)

by Derek Harkness | Fri, 2009-05-22 23:49

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Tourist Attractions 

Dandong Dalu Dao Island (丹东大鹿岛; dān dōng dà lù dăo),

Dandong Dagushan Scenic Area (丹东大孤山风景名胜区; dān dōng dà gū shān fēng jĭng míng shèng qū),

Kuandian Yellow Chair Mountain Forest Park (宽甸黄椅山森林公园; kuān diàn huáng yĭ shān sēn lín gōng yuán),

Dandong Fenghuang Shan Mountain National Scenic Area (丹东凤凰山国家风景名胜区; dāndōng fènghuáng shān guójiā fēngjǐngmíngshèng qū ),

Kuandian Tianqiao National Forest Park (宽甸天桥沟国家级森林公园; kuāndiàn tiānqiáo gōu guójiājí sēnlín gōngyuán ),

Kuandian Tianhua Shan Mountain Scenic Area (宽甸天华山风景名胜区; kuāndiàn tiān 华shān fēngjǐngmíngshèng qū ),

Dandong Wulong Shan Scenic Area (丹东五龙山风景区; dāndōng wǔ lóngshān fēngjǐngqū ),

Dandong Korean War Memorial (丹东抗美援朝纪念馆; dāndōng kàngměiyuáncháo jìniànguǎn ), In 1950, China went to the aid of North Korea in fighting against the UN forces that occupied South Korea. The city of Dandong, situated on the border with North Korea, is the site of China's national memorial to the soldiers of this war. The Korean War Memorial sits at the top of a small hill, overlooking the city and the Yalu river with views across into Korea. The memorial contains an extensive museum which tells the story of the war from the Chinese perspective.

Pushi River Forest Park

River mouth recreation villa

Huangyi Mountain Geological Park

Xiangshui Temple Scenery spot

Dalishu Dongsheng orchard

Small Island Scenery Spot

Zhang Island Scenic Spot

Wulongbei Hot Spring

Memorial Hall of War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea

Tianqiao Gully State Forest Park

White Stone Natural Reserve

Wulong International Golf

Tianhua Mountain Forest Park

Jade Dragon Lake Scenic Spot

Peace Gulf Reservoir Tourist Area

Phoenix Mountain Scenic Spot

Tiejia Reservoir Scenic Spot

Dagu Shan Mountain Scenic Spot

Qingshan Lake Scenic Spot

Jinjiang Mountain Park

Shuifeng Reservoir Scenic Spot

Wulong Mountain Forest Park (丹东五龙山; Dāndōng Wŭlóngshān), Zhen'an County, Dandong, Liaoning. (辽宁省丹东市振安区五龙背). Sited about 20km from Dandong city centre. Tel: +86 415 2801164 This is an area of great natural beauty as well has religious harmony. The mountain peak rises to 708.5 metres and is covered in forest. Within the park stands Lingfengchan Temple. This is the largest Buddhist temple in the north east of China. There is also a botanical garden featuring a natural rock garden in the style so particular to China. If you need to relax, you can visit the Wulongbei Hot Spring baths and spa.

Yalu River National Scenic Area (丹东鸭绿江国家风景名胜区; Dāndōng Yālùjiāng Guójiā Fēngjǐng Míngshèng Qū ), (辽宁省丹东市). Situated along the southeast border of the prefecture and through Dandong city centre. Tel: +86 415 3124767 The Yalu river flows from the Changbaishan Mountains down to the yellow sea and for much of it's length forms the border between China and North Korea. It is an area of great natural beauty and a key tourist attraction in Dandong. One of the best ways to see the river is from one of the many cruise ships that tour along its length.

International Friendship Bridge (丹东鸭绿江端桥; Dāndōng Yālù Jiāng Duānqiáo), Located near the centre of town within the friendship park area. Tel: +86 415 2144499 (Fax: +86 415 2144498), Spanning the gap between China and North Korea, the original bridge was built by the Japanese between 1909 and 1911. The bridge was 944.2 metres long and 11 metres wide with 12 spans. The fourth span from the Chinese side opened up vertical to facilitate tall ships using the navigation channel. During the Korean war, American bombers distroyed the bridge. The Chinese section was repaired and in June 1993, it became a tourist attraction. Entry to the bridge is free.

International Friendship Bridge (丹东鸭绿江端桥; Dāndōng Yālù Jiāng Duānqiáo), Located near the centre of town within the friendship park area. Tel: +86 415 2144499 (Fax: +86 415 2144498), Spanning the gap between China and North Korea, the original bridge was built by the Japanese between 1909 and 1911. The bridge was 944.2 metres long and 11 metres wide with 12 spans. The fourth span from the Chinese side opened up vertical to facilitate tall ships using the navigation channel. During the Korean war, American bombers distroyed the bridge. The Chinese section was repaired and in June 1993, it became a tourist attraction. Entry to the bridge is free.

Eastern Start of the Great Wall (丹东虎山长城; Dāndōng Hŭshān Chángchéng), Kuandian County, Dandong, Liaoning. (辽宁省丹东市宽甸县虎山乡的虎山南麓). About 15km norhteast of Dandong city centre. Tel: +86 415 2150510 (Fax: +86 415 2152784), This is the far eastern end of the Great Wall of China. Long forgotten, it is only recently that this section of wall has be re-identified. A section of this wall, dating from the Ming dynasty, has been restored for tourists to visit. It starts right beside the border with North Korea and climbs over Wushan (Tiger Mountain) giving you wide vistas of the surrounding country side including views across the border into Korea. The wall continues down the other side of the mountain before coming to an end.

Yalu River Scenic Spot (丹东鸭绿江; Dāndōng Yālù Jiāng), (辽宁省丹东市). Situated along the southeast border of the prefecture and through Dandong city centre. Tel: +86 415 3124767 The Yalu river flows from the Changbaishan Mountains down to the yellow sea and for much of it's length forms the border between China and North Korea. It is an area of great natural beauty and a key tourist attraction in Dandong. One of the best ways to see the river is from one of the many cruise ships that tour along its length.

Wulong Mountain Forest Park (丹东五龙山; Dāndōng Wŭlóngshān), Zhen'an County, Dandong, Liaoning. (辽宁省丹东市振安区五龙背). Sited about 20km from Dandong city centre. Tel: +86 415 2801164 This is an area of great natural beauty as well has religious harmony. The mountain peak rises to 708.5 metres and is covered in forest. Within the park stands Lingfengchan Temple. This is the largest Buddhist temple in the north east of China. There is also a botanical garden featuring a natural rock garden in the style so particular to China. If you need to relax, you can visit the Wulongbei Hot Spring baths and spa.

Jinjiang Mountain Park

Shuifeng Reservoir Scenic Spot

Peace Gulf Reservoir Tourist Area

Phoenix Mountain Scenic Spot

Yalu River Broken Bridge

Tiejia Reservoir Scenic Spot

Big Gu Mountain Scenic Spot

Qingshan Lake Scenic Spot

Wulongbei Hot Spring

Memorial Hall of War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea

Tianqiao Gully State Forest Park

Big Deer Island Scenic Spot

White Stone Natural Reserve

Wulong International Golf

Tianhua Mountain Forest Park

Jade Dragon Lake Scenic Spot

Pushi River Forest Park

River mouth recreation villa

Huangyi Mountain Geological Park

Xiangshui Temple Scenery spot

Dalishu Dongsheng orchard

Small Island Scenery Spot

Zhang Island Scenic Spot

Geography 

Dandong is divided into 3 districts, 2 towns and one autonomous county  :

Zhenxing District (振兴区; Zhènxīng Qū)
Yuanbao District (元宝区; Yuánbǎo Qū)
Zhen'an District (振安区; Zhèn'ān Qū)
Fengcheng City (凤城市; Fèngchéng Shì)
Donggang City (东港市; Dōnggǎng Shì)
Kuandian Manchu Autonomous County (宽甸满族自治县; Kuāndiàn Mǎnzú Zìzhìxiàn)

latitude: 
40.1247
longitude: 
124.381
Location: 
Dandong
China
40° 7' 29.0424" N, 124° 22' 49.9224" E

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