Get to know Dandong
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- Administrative area
- Prefecture-level city · 地级市
- Part of
- Liaoning
- Chinese name
- 丹东市
- Local areas
- 6 local areas
Area & population
- Area in the source
- 14,782.00 km²
- Population · 2020 census
- 2,188,436
- Administrative seat
- Zhenxing District
Source: cited geographic source, as of the dates shown.
It is the largest Chinese border city, facing Sinuiju, North Korea, across the Yalu River, which demarcates the Sino-North Korean border. To the southwest of the city, the river flows into Korea Bay. Dandong has therefore had a dynamic history because of its strategic location for the northeast's rich natural resources and because of its convenient access to the ocean. It is designated as a major export production centre for the province, and is a port city connected by rail with Shenyang and Sinuiju. A significant amount of trade with North Korea flows through the city.
Landmarks
The city is across the river from Sinŭiju, North Korea. The two cities are connected by the Sino–Korean Friendship Bridge. Less than 100 meters downstream is the Yalu River Broken Bridge which was destroyed by American bombing during the Korean War. Tourists can rent speed boats or passenger boats to approach the border and get a closer look at the North Korean city of Sinŭiju. There is a ferris wheel in Sinŭiju visible from across the Yalu River.
Other tourist attractions include the Memorial of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, also known as the Korean War Museum, and the Jinjiang Mountain (锦江山) which used to be a Chinese army lookout and is now the city's largest park.
Cuisine
Dandong fried fork seeds noodle (丹东炒叉子) is the most characteristic snack in Dandong, which is made of rice fork seeds as the main ingredient and yellow clam meat, leek, carrot, and round onion as the auxiliary ingredients, stir-fried with seasonings such as minced garlic and sesame oil. Rice fork is a Manchu food in the early days, made from corn, fermented and ground into watery noodles, and then made into smooth strips of chopstick thickness by hand or mold after settling.
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Core places to explore, with English and Chinese names.
Dandong 丹东
Yalu River Broken Bridge 鸭绿江断桥
Hushan Great Wall 虎山长城
Memorial of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea 抗美援朝纪念馆
Fenghuang Mountain (Liaoning) 凤凰山
Jinjiangshan Park 丹东锦江山公园
Andong Old Street 安东老街
Yalu River Estuary Wetland Birdwatching Area 鸭绿江口湿地开放观鸟区
Dalu Island 大鹿岛
Tianqiaogou Valley 天桥沟
Qingshangou Valley 青山沟
Yuanbao District 元宝区
Zhenxing District 振兴区
Zhen'an District 振安区
Kuandian Manchu Autonomous County 宽甸满族自治县
Donggang 东港市
Fengcheng 凤城市
Places to explore around Dandong
The bridge across the Yalu River linking Dandong (丹东) with Sinuiju, North Korea; a border river scene photographed in September 2015. Photograph date recorded by the source: 2015-09-29 03:29:41.Dandong丹东
Dandong faces Sinuiju across the Yalu River, and the riverfront gives the clearest introduction to the city's border setting. The Broken Bridge preserves the Chinese-side remains of a crossing damaged during the Korean War…
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The surviving end of the Yalu River Broken Bridge, seen from the river at Dandong. Photographed on 15 October 2005.Yalu River Broken Bridge鸭绿江断桥
The Yalu River Broken Bridge preserves the Chinese-side spans of an early twentieth-century crossing damaged during the Korean War. Its steel structure and surviving piers make the interruption in the bridge physically clear…
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Restored wall and watchtowers climbing Hushan near Dandong. Photographed on 11 October 2009.Hushan Great Wall虎山长城
Hushan's restored wall climbs a low but steep hill near the meeting of the Yalu and Ai rivers. The height above the surrounding plain provides a clear sense of why this border position mattered. Much of the visible wall is…
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Exterior of the Memorial of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea · 抗美援朝纪念馆 Photograph date recorded by the source: 7 June 2024, 12:46:06.Memorial of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea抗美援朝纪念馆
Dandong's Korean War memorial presents China's participation through historical galleries, a commemorative tower and an outdoor equipment collection. The museum's official Chinese perspective is part of its interpretation and…
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Entrance to Fenghuang Mountain Scenic Area, Fengcheng, Liaoning · 辽宁凤城凤凰山景区入口 Photograph date recorded by the source: 24 January 2012.Fenghuang Mountain (Liaoning)凤凰山
Fenghuang Mountain near Fengcheng is known for narrow rock ridges and exposed mountain paths. Laoniubei, the Old Ox's Back, is its most recognisable ridge feature, while Heifengkou's cliff walkway offers another dramatic…
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Entrance arch of Jinjiangshan Park, Dandong · 丹东锦江山公园正门 Photograph date recorded by the source: 7 June 2024, 16:37:12.Jinjiangshan Park丹东锦江山公园
Jinjiangshan Park rises above central Dandong, combining wooded paths with pavilions overlooking the city and Yalu River. The main gate provides a formal approach, while Jinjiang Pavilion and the higher Shuguang Pavilion give…
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Andong Old Street · 安东老街Andong Old Street安东老街
Andong Old Street is a modern food-and-leisure complex inspired by Dandong's earlier name and Republican-era streetscapes. Its outer frontage and interior lanes recreate an older urban atmosphere through building details, street…
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Yalu River Estuary Wetland Birdwatching Area · 鸭绿江口湿地开放观鸟区Yalu River Estuary Wetland Birdwatching Area鸭绿江口湿地开放观鸟区
Donggang's Yalu River estuary birdwatching areas overlook tidal wetlands that form a major stopover on the East Asian–Australasian Flyway.
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The Mao Wenlong Memorial Pavilion on Dalu Island island, Donggang, Dandong · 丹东市东港市大鹿岛毛文龙碑亭 Source-recorded photograph date: 2014-09-17 06:42:58.Dalu Island大鹿岛
Dalu Island is a small Yellow Sea island in Donggang, combining the curved shore of Moon Bay with fishing traditions and memorials to the 1894 naval battle fought nearby.
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AI illustration · AI 示意图（仅供参考，非该地点实拍）Tianqiaogou Valley天桥沟
Tianqiaogou is a forested mountain attraction in Kuandian Manchu Autonomous County, known for maple scenery and sites associated with the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army.
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Qingshangou Valley · 青山沟Qingshangou Valley青山沟
Qingshangou is a mountain scenic area in northeastern Kuandian, combining the wooded banks of Qingshan Lake with waterfall valleys and Manchu cultural attractions.
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Dandong local specialties
丹东市特色美食 · 11 specialties to discover
Dandong chaochazi 丹东炒叉子AI dish illustration · AI 菜品示意图
Expect slippery, resilient strands with browned edges where they meet the pan. Garlic, vegetables and seafood can supply the main aroma.
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Dandong yellow clams 丹东黄蚬子AI dish illustration / AI 菜品示意图
Expect briny juices and a tender, slightly springy bite. Garlic and chilli versions taste much bolder. Sand can spoil the experience, so choose a vendor who handles and prepares the shellfish carefully.
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Korean Cold Noodles 朝鲜冷面
Korean Cold Noodles (朝鲜冷面) are a traditional food of the Korean peninsula. There, cold noodles are usually thought of as a dish of the north, of cities such as Hamhung (咸兴) and Pyongyang (平壤).
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Sour Fermented Grain Noodles 酸汤子AI illustration · AI 示意图（仅供参考，非实拍）
Sour Fermented Grain Noodles (酸汤子) are thick fermented corn noodles eaten in Xinbin (新宾), Fushun (抚顺). Golden in colour, they have a gently sour flavour and a smooth texture.
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Pan-Fried Starch Jelly 焖子
Pan-Fried Starch Jelly (焖子) is a local snack in Dandong (丹东). Starch and water are cooked into a jelly, cooled into a firm block, then cut into small pieces for frying and dressing.
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Seafood Barbecue 海鲜烧烤AI illustration · AI 示意图（仅供参考，非实拍）
Seafood Barbecue (海鲜烧烤) in Dandong (丹东) centres on seasonal seafood, especially huangxianzi (黄蚬子), the yellow clams that China News Service identifies as a signature choice.
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Braised Chicken with Chestnuts 板栗烧鸡Reference photo of a similar dish · 同类菜品参考照片
Braised Chicken with Chestnuts (板栗烧鸡) is listed among the local specialties of Dandong, Liaoning. The name includes 鸡 (chicken), 板栗 (chestnuts).
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Donggang Swimming Crab 东港飞蟹AI illustration · AI 示意图（仅供参考，非实拍）
Donggang Swimming Crab (东港飞蟹) is the swimming crab, Portunus trituberculatus, from Dandong (丹东), Liaoning, sold under the Donggang (东港) name.
Read the dish guide →All dish names · 全部菜名 (11)
- Dandong chaochazi · 丹东炒叉子
- Dandong yellow clams · 丹东黄蚬子
- Korean Cold Noodles · 朝鲜冷面
- Sour Fermented Grain Noodles · 酸汤子
- Pan-Fried Starch Jelly · 焖子
- Seafood Barbecue · 海鲜烧烤
- Braised Chicken with Chestnuts · 板栗烧鸡
- Donggang Swimming Crab · 东港飞蟹
- Shizhu Ginseng Chicken Soup · 石柱参鸡汤
- Dandong Pounded Rice Cake · 丹东打糕
- Stir-Fried Cracked Grain · 炒碴子
More dishes from across Liaoning are in the Liaoning food guide.
Counties & districts in Dandong
6 areas belong directly to Dandong.
6 areas
Yuanbao District 元宝区
Yuanbao District (simplified Chinese: 元宝区; traditional Chinese: 元寶區; pinyin: Yuánbǎo Qū) is a district of the city of Dandong, Liaoning, People's Republic of China.
Explore the area →DistrictZhenxing District 振兴区
Zhenxing District (simplified Chinese: 振兴区; traditional Chinese: 振興區; pinyin: Zhènxīng Qū) is a district of the city of Dandong, Liaoning, China.
Explore the area →DistrictZhen'an District 振安区
Zhen'an District (simplified Chinese: 振安区; traditional Chinese: 振安區; pinyin: Zhèn'ān Qū) is a district of the city of Dandong, Liaoning, People's Republic of China.
Explore the area →Autonomous countyKuandian Manchu Autonomous County 宽甸满族自治县
Kuandian Manchu Autonomous County (simplified Chinese: 宽甸满族自治县; traditional Chinese: 寬甸滿族自治縣; pinyin: Kuāndiàn Mǎnzú Zìzhìxiàn; Manchu: ᡴᡠᠸᠠᠨᡩᡳᠶᠠᠨ ᠮᠠᠨᠵᡠ ᠪᡝᠶᡝ ᡩᠠᠰᠠᠩᡤᠠ ᠰᡳᠶᠠᠨ; Möllendorff: kuwandiyan manju beye…
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Donggang 东港市
Donggang (simplified Chinese: 东港; traditional Chinese: 東港; pinyin: Dōnggǎng; lit. 'Eastern Port') is a city in the southeast of Liaoning Province in Northeast China.
Explore the area →County-level cityFengcheng 凤城市
Fengcheng (simplified Chinese: 凤城; traditional Chinese: 鳳城; pinyin: Fèngchéng; lit. 'Phoenix City') is a city in the southeast of Liaoning Province in Northeast China.
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Plan your visit
Getting there
Search for 丹东市 in a map app to find stations and your accommodation.
Where to stay →Build your route
Dandong and Yalu River Broken Bridge are about 1 km apart in a straight line. The linked place guides have entrance and visit details.
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Sources & geographic information
Administrative names and parent areas: Official geographic directory · Reference date 2026-09-06.
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