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 2801164This 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 3124767The 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 3124767The 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 2801164This 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
0
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)
Dandong (丹东)
by Derek Harkness | Fri, 2009-05-22 23:49Show large map
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
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)