The national scenic area of the Yalu River is located along the lower reaches of the Yalu River within Dandong, stretching from the Hunjiang Estuary to the China-North Korea border where the river meets the sea, covering a total length of 210 kilometers and an area of approximately 4,000 square kilometers. The scenic area features water landscapes as its main attraction, complemented by mountain scenery, with historic and culturally significant sites that date back centuries. A boat trip along the river allows visitors to enjoy views of both China and North Korea. The Yalu River gets its name from...
Nestled in the scenic Jinjiang Mountain to the north of Dandong City, Jinjiangshan Park boasts picturesque surroundings with lush green hills and undulating peaks. The park is built along the mountain’s contours, featuring winding paths that lead to serene, tranquil spots. It is adorned with pavilions, shaded by verdant trees, and offers stunning views in all seasons. As a must-visit destination for both domestic and international tourists coming to Dandong, it is also ranked as the foremost of the Eight Scenic Spots of Northeast China.
National Gate Park. Located beneath the world-famous Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge over the Yalu River, it serves as a window of Dandong’s openness to the outside world. Covering an area of one hectare, the most spectacular sight in the park is the renowned Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge. To the west of the bridge lies a section of the old bridge, riddled with bullet holes and scarred from battle. Now, this remaining section has been...
Introduction: The Taiping Bay Tourist Area is a key scenic spot within the Yalu River Scenic Area (a national-level attraction). It is located 50 kilometers from Dandong City and 98 kilometers from the Qingshangou Scenic Area, facing Shuozhou County of North Pyongan Province in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea across the river.
The Yalu River Broken Bridge was the first railway bridge over the Yalu River. It was surveyed and designed by the Japanese in 1905, construction began in August 1909, and it was completed and opened to traffic in October 1911. The bridge is 944.2 meters long, 11 meters wide, and has 12 spans. The fourth span from the Chinese side used an opening-and-closing beam that could rotate 90 degrees in parallel around the pier—
The Yalu River Bridge actually consists of two bridges, less than a hundred meters apart. The first bridge began construction in May 1909 and was completed in October 1911. It was built by the Railway Bureau of the Japanese Government-General of Korea at the time, initially serving as a railway bridge. It has twelve spans, is 944.2 meters long, and 11 meters wide. The fourth span from the Chinese side is an opening span, which can rotate 9…
Yalu River Park
Moon Island is a beautiful islet covering an area of 134,000 square meters on the Yalu River, the border river between China and North Korea. It stretches approximately 1,300 meters from north to south and 200 meters from east to west. The island lies about 200 meters from Dandong City in Liaoning Province on the Chinese side and about 600 meters from Sinuiju on the North Korean side. The Moon Island Tourist Resort includes dining, entertainment...
The Haihua Curio Museum is located on the right side of the main gate of Dandong’s picturesque Jinshan Mountain. It is the first exhibition hall in China to be funded and built by an enterprise, and is affiliated with the Dandong Charity Association. Covering nearly 1,000 square meters in floor space, the museum showcases the wonders of nature and the ingenuity of human craftsmanship through rare natural treasures and exquisitely made artworks. The entire...
Mengya Mountain is located in Group 7 of Mengya Village, Tangchi Town, Zhenxing District, Dandong City. The summit is rectangular in shape, with slightly higher terrain on the north and south sides and lower, concave areas on the east and west, giving the peak the appearance of a saddle bridge. The main peak stands at an elevation of 304.2 meters, with a flat surface at the top surrounded by steep cliffs, making it imposing and precipitous. In 1982, during the second national cultural relics…
Site of the Puppet Manchukuo Eastern Temporary Palace The Eastern Temporary Palace of Puyi is located in Langtou Town, Dandong City. It is a reinforced concrete building in Japanese architectural style, facing southeast, with an overall rectangular layout. The site covers an area of 10,000 square meters, with a building area of 2,800 square meters. Its foundation was laid in 1940 and it was completed in 1943. It was specially built as a residence for Puyi during his “imperial tours” to Andong (now...
The former site of the artillery command post of the 13th Army Corps of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army is located on Yinghua Mountain in Zhenxing District, Dandong City, and now houses the Memorial Hall of the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea. On June 25, 1950, the Korean Civil War broke out. On June 27, the U.S. government brazenly announced armed aggression against Korea and dispatched the Seventh Fleet to occupy China’s territorial waters in the Taiwan Strait...
Dagu Mountain National Scenic Area is located on the right bank of the estuary of the Dayang River in Donggang City, southwest of Dandong City, with Gushan Town encircling its southern foothills. Travelers can drive directly from Dandong City or Donggang City to the foot of the mountain, then hike up along stone paths to explore all its scenic spots. Dagu Mountain is steep and towering, standing alone by the coast of the Yellow Sea, combining the beauty of both sea and mountain, making it…
Dalu Island is located in the northern part of the Yellow Sea, 19 nautical miles southeast of Dagushan in Donggang City, Dandong. Its western waters border North Korea and South Korea. Covering an area of 6.6 square kilometers with a main peak elevation of 189.1 meters, it is the largest island at the northern edge of China's territorial waters. Dalu Island has a rich historical legacy—the First Sino-Japanese War naval battle of 1894 took place in the waters south of Dalu Island...
Introduction Located to the south of Pusa Temple Town, this small island is 15 kilometers from Gushan Town. It consists of 14 islands of varying sizes, six of which are connected by seawalls. The land area covers 17 square kilometers. The southern beach of the island features fine white sand, crystal-clear water, and is surrounded by green mountains on three sides, with boundless sea stretching out to the south, where the sea and sky merge into one. The islands come in diverse shapes...
Dagu Mountain rises steeply and abruptly, with stone paths winding up its slopes. Towering oak and ginkgo trees line the paths, casting cool shade. The mountain is home to over a hundred temples initially built during the Tang Dynasty, making it one of the province’s most well-preserved ancient architectural complexes. It consists of the Tianhou Palace, more than ten temples and halls, a theater stage, a stone Buddhist pagoda, and the Sea-Viewing Pavilion. From the Sea-Viewing Pavilion, one can gaze southward to take in the blue waves of the Yellow Sea and the scenic beauty of Deer Island…
Yalu River Estuary Coastal Wetland Yalu River Estuary Coastal Wetland The Yalu River Estuary Coastal Wetland National Nature Reserve is located in Donggang City, Liaoning Province, covering an area of 108,100 hectares. It was established in 1987 with the approval of the former Donggou County People’s Government, upgraded to a provincial-level reserve in 1995, and approved as a national-level reserve in 1997. Its primary conservation targets are coastal wetlands...
Zhang Island
Tiejia Reservoir
Era: Neolithic Age. The Houwa Site is located on a terrace within an orchard in Houwa Tun, Sanjiazi Village, Majiadian Town, Donggang City. A stone-carved dragon unearthed at the Houwa Site was discovered during the 1981 cultural relics survey in Dandong City. The site stretches 150 meters from north to south and 100 meters from east to west, covering a total area of 15,000 square meters. The cultural deposits…