Dandong 丹东
Dandong, Liaoning Province by Prince Roy. Sourced via Flickr under Creative Commons Attribution License.
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 Democratic 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).
Tourist Attractions
Below is a list of tourist attractions in Dandong:
Dandong Fenghuang Shan Mountain National Scenic Tourist Attractions (丹东凤凰山国家风景名胜区; dāndōng fènghuáng shān guójiā fēngjǐngmíngshèng qū): This tourist attraction is rates as AAAA on China's national tourism scale.
Kuandian Tianqiao National Forest Park (宽甸天桥沟国家级森林公园; kuāndiàn tiānqiáo gōu guójiājí sēnlín gōngyuán): This tourist attraction is rates as AAAA on China's national tourism scale.
Kuandian Tianhua Shan Mountain Scenic Tourist Attractions (宽甸天华山风景名胜区; kuāndiàn tiān 华shān fēngjǐngmíngshèng qū): This tourist attraction is rates as AAAA on China's national tourism scale.
Dandong Wulong Shan Scenic Area (丹东五龙山风景区; dāndōng wǔ lóngshān fēngjǐngqū): This tourist attraction is rates as AAAA on China's national tourism scale.
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. This tourist attraction is rates as AAAA on China's national tourism scale.
Yalu River National Scenic Tourist Attractions (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. Phone: +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. This tourist attraction is rates as AAAA on China's national tourism scale.
Eastern Start of the Great Wall (丹东虎山长城; Dāndōng Hŭshān Chángchéng): Kuandian County, Dandong, Liaoning, China. 辽宁省丹东市宽甸县虎山乡的虎山南麓. About 15km norhteast of Dandong city centre. Phone: +86 415 2150510. 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. This tourist attraction is rates as AAAA on China's national tourism scale. Entry costs 40 RMB.
Dandong Dalu Dao Island (丹东大鹿岛; dān dōng dà lù dăo): This tourist attraction is rates as AAA on China's national tourism scale.
Dandong Dagushan Scenic Tourist Attractions (丹东大孤山风景名胜区; dān dōng dà gū shān fēng jĭng míng shèng qū): This tourist attraction is rates as AAA on China's national tourism scale.
Kuandian Yellow Chair Mountain Forest Park (宽甸黄椅山森林公园; kuān diàn huáng yĭ shān sēn lín gōng yuán): This tourist attraction is rates as AAA on China's national tourism scale.
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. Phone: +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.
International Friendship Bridge (丹东鸭绿江端桥; Dāndōng Yālù Jiāng Duānqiáo): Located near the centre of town near the train station. Phone: +86 415 2144499. 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.
Yalu River CruseLocated anywhere along the river front in Dandong. The Yalu River marks the boundary between China and North Korea. Cruse boats from Dandong run up and down the water front. This allows you the closest possible look at the infamous recluse country on the other side of the bank. North Korea souvenirs are available on the boat but are much cheaper on the shore.
News About Dandong
China: High volume of fruit exports to North Korea
Approximately 10000 tons of fruit are being exported every year to North Korea via the Chinese city of Dandong in Liaoning Province.
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Annual Market Crackdown Ensna..
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Chinese city exports $16 mln worth of fruit to N.Korea yearly
About 10000 tons of fruit have been exported every year to North Korea via the Chinese city of Dandong in Liaoning Province, which borders the North at the ...
Dandong – A peep into North Korea, China,
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Rights Group Details Evidence of Chinese Aid Shipment to North Korea
A representative of the group, Do Hee-yoon explains a large amount of rice was quickly delivered from Tumen, as well as two other border cities, Dandong and ...
Cargo trucks cross a rail bridge over the Yalu River into North ...
China also agreed with North Korea to jointly develop another special economic zone on the border islands across the Yalu River from the city of Dandong, ...
Blizzard disrupts traffic in NE China
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Chinese rice enter N. Korea: activist
"Trucks laden with rice sacks were seen crossing the border into the North at various places including Tumen, Dandong and Jian," Do said.
2d Cir. to hear case of investors who trumped Morrison
In a case called Dandong v. Pinnacle Performance, they represent a group of Singapore ... The Dandong investors didn't sue under US securities laws.
Benxi CR stainless steel project completes
... stainless steel project of Benxi Steel has come to a closure at the end of 2011, fulfilling the blank of stainless production in Dandong, Liaoning.
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Booming Mongolia
... and thence out to Korea and Japan via Vladivostok, or to Dandong on the Chinese-North Korea border and thence by sea to South Korea.
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Fifteen tasks to improve the livelihood of Dandong people
By Yang Jingya ( chinadaily.com.cn ) In 2012, the Dandong municipal government will take actions to improve public well being. The following fifteen tasks have been put forth: 1. To find companies that are willing to aid 135 poverty-stricken villages ... »
Citizens voice support for civilization messenger campaign
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A North Korean holiday
The Dandong Jinhua International Travel Service is just one of a handful of small companies organising tours out of Dandong, Liaoning Province, ...
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