Era: Paleolithic Age The Qianyang Cave Site is located on the mountainside behind Baijiagou in Shanchengzi Village, Qianyang Town, Donggang City, Dandong, Liaoning Province. It lies 35 kilometers northeast of Dandong City and 30 kilometers south of the Yellow Sea. The cave is situated on a mountainside, surrounded by low hills and hillocks, with the highest peak reaching an elevation of 159.1 meters. It is a site from the Paleolithic Age. The remaining...
The Small Island Scenic Area is surrounded by the sea on three sides. Its winding coastline boasts dozens of specialty seafood products such as oysters, sea snails, clams, and crabs, all known for their quality and affordability. The artificially enclosed aquaculture farms also serve as great spots for fishing. The island is home to a wind power plant jointly established with Denmark, featuring a distinctly European charm. Twenty-eight silver wind turbines are scattered gracefully...
The Laoshi Mountain Primitive Tribe, located in Xiaodianzi Town, Donggang City, is built against the mountains and by the water. At the foot of the mountain lies the shimmering "Tangshui Lake," offering picturesque lake-and-mountain scenery. Stay in primitive semi-subterranean houses, enjoy wild delicacies and freshwater fish from the lake, listen to beautiful legends, watch tribal ceremony performances, view exhibitions on the life of ancient people, and experience...
The Mao Wenlong Stele on Dalu Island is located in the central part of Dalu Island, Gushan Town, Donggang City, Dandong, and dates back to the Ming Dynasty. On June 11, 2008, the Mao Wenlong Stele on Dalu Island was designated as part of the Eighth Batch of Provincial-Level Cultural Relics Protection Units by the People's Government of Liaoning Province. Protected area: within 12 meters of the center of the stele base. Construction control zone: …
The Birch Mountain Site is located 300 meters east of Sunjiatun Village, Gaojiabaozi Village, Longwangmiao Town. One and a half kilometers to the east lies the Birch Reservoir, to the south are hilly and mountainous areas, to the west is the plain, and to the north is Xitai Mountain. Settling here facing south not only helps avoid flooding but also shields from the northerly winds of the long winter. The Birch Mountain Site mainly...
Located in Kuandian County, Liaoning Province, 30 kilometers north of Kuandian County town, the reserve covers an area of 7,405 hectares. Approved by the Liaoning Provincial Government in 1981, it was upgraded to a national-level wildlife nature reserve by the State Council in 1988. It was formerly a state-owned experimental forest farm under the Ministry of Forestry. The Baishilazi Nature Reserve...
Qingshangou is a provincial-level scenic area located in the northern mountainous region of Kuandian. It consists of three major scenic zones: "Qingshan Lake," "Feipu Gully," and "Hutang Gully." Covering an area of 127 square kilometers, the site features 126 scenic spots of varying sizes, including 36 waterfalls. Among the many tourist attractions, it stands out as one of the best. Sleeping…
Tiger Mountain is located on the banks of the Yalu River, fifteen kilometers east of Dandong City. It is a key scenic area within the national-level Yalu River Scenic Area, facing Korea’s Uji Island and the ancient city of Yizhou across the river. Originally called Ma’er Mountain, it earned the nickname Huer Mountain (Tiger Ear Mountain) due to its two towering, side-by-side peaks that resemble the upright ears of a tiger. By the Qing Dynasty, it had evolved into...
Introduction: The Hongtonggou Egret Nature Reserve is located in the southern part of Kuandian, with geographical coordinates between 124°20′ and 125°43′ east longitude and 41°10′ north latitude. It covers an area of 3,360.4 hectares, including 1,089.4 hectares of forested land and 2,271 hectares of water bodies. The air quality meets...
Introduction The Taipingwan Power Plant was established in 1979 and has a history of 18 years. It is one of the large and medium-sized hydroelectric power plants jointly built by China and North Korea. The plant is located in Taipingwan Town, Dandong City, Liaoning Province, on the lower reaches of the Yalu River at China’s border, facing Fangshanli in Shuozhou County, North Pyongan Province, North Korea, across the river. The dam site is 40 kilometers downstream from Dandong City and Sinuiju City...
Huangyizi Volcanic Forest Park is located 5 kilometers west of Kuandian Manchu Autonomous County in the eastern mountainous region of Liaoning Province. The scenic area covers a total of 40 square kilometers and consists of four major zones: the Volcanic Cone, Pear Blossom Village, Xuanwu Lake, and Chengmen Cave, along with over 40 attractions including the volcanic crater, small canyons, Qingquan Temple, Ji Yuan Pagoda, and holiday resorts. It embodies the grandeur of nature…
Introduction: Tianqiaogou National Forest Park is located on the northwestern edge of Kuandian County, bordering Benxi County and Huanren County. It is 65 kilometers from the county seat of Kuandian and 157 kilometers from downtown Dandong. The forested area spans 40 square kilometers, while the forest park itself covers 10 square kilometers. The entire region features majestic peaks, uniquely shaped rocks, towering ancient trees…
Introduction The Kuandian Yalu River Basin Wetland Nature Reserve is located in the southeastern part of Liaoning Province. It stretches east to Ji'an City in Jilin Province, west to Dandong City, and faces the Democratic People's Republic of Korea across the river to the south. The middle and lower reaches of the Yalu River within the reserve span 216.5 kilometers. Its geographical coordinates are between 124°21' and 125°3' east longitude, and...
Introduction: The Qingshan Valley Scenic Area is located in the northern mountainous region of Kuandian County, southeastern Liaoning, covering an area of approximately 127.4 square kilometers. The three major scenic zones — “Qingshan Lake,” “Feipu Gully,” and “Hutanggou” — blend seamlessly to form a vast natural tapestry. Traveling 8 kilometers west from “Feipu Gully” will bring you into the “Hutanggou” scenic area…
Introduction: The Qingshan Gully Scenic Area is located in the northern mountainous region of Kuandian County, Liaodong, covering an area of approximately 127.4 square kilometers. The three major scenic zones — “Qingshan Lake,” “Feipu Gully,” and “Hutang Gully” — blend seamlessly together to form a vast natural tapestry. The first highlight of the Feipu Gully Scenic Area is the renowned No. 1 waterfall in Liaoning Province...
Introduction: The Tianhua Mountain Scenic Area is located in the northern part of Guanshui Town, Kuandian Manchu Autonomous County, in the mountainous eastern region of Liaoning Province. It lies on the southwestern foothills of the Changbai Mountain Range, within a cold-temperate forest belt at an altitude of over 1,100 meters. The scenic area spans a total of 63 square kilometers. The five major...
Qingquan Temple is located on the volcanic slopes of Huangyishan Mountain in Kuandian Manchu Autonomous County, and is a well-known Buddhist site. The temple was first built in the early Ming Dynasty, destroyed during the Cultural Revolution, and restoration began in 1995. It now covers an area of 20,000 square meters, with a construction area of 1,200 square meters. Every year on the eighth day of the fourth lunar month, the eighteenth day of the fourth lunar month…
Huabojian Scenic Area Huabojian is located in the northern part of Niumaowu Town, Kuandian County, Dandong, in the eastern border region of Liaoning Province. It lies within the core forest area of the state-owned Quanshan Forest Farm. The main peak of Huabojian stands at an elevation of 1,336.1 meters, making it the highest peak in the province and known as the “Roof of Liaoning.” The towering Huabojian Peak pierces the clouds, reaching towards the heavens, while the vast “Stone Lake” of over a thousand acres stretches as far as the eye can see…
Remains of the Xihekou Highway Broken Bridge from the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea. This bridge was built in 1942 under the directive of Japanese invaders aiming to plunder China’s resources, jointly constructed by the puppet Manchukuo and Korean authorities. The bridge structure is made of reinforced concrete, stretching 709.12 meters in length, 6 meters in width, and 25 meters in height, with 22 piers and 23 spans...
Dandong Jiushui Gorge Rafting is located in the middle reaches of the Anping River. It gets its name from the river’s winding course through the canyon, making nine large bends—hence “Jiushui” (Nine Waters) Gorge. Rafting is the flagship activity of the Jiushui Gorge Tourist Resort. The rafting area features typical river valley landforms, with crystal-clear water, dramatic drops, and stunning scenery where mountains and water complement each other. It boasts three highlights: steep cliffs, leaping streams over ravines, and scattered boulders on the riverbed...