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View Plans & PricingArea: 15,030 km² (prefecture-level city)
Population: Approximately 2.2 million (2020 census)
Dandong means "eastern peace" in Chinese. It is the largest Chinese city on the Yalu River border with North Korea and an important port on the Yellow Sea.
7.2/10 — Dandong is a border city with views of North Korea, fresh seafood, and a strong sense of frontier adventure. Locals enjoy the river, the bridge, and being China's easternmost city.
Dandong Langtou Airport (DDG) offers domestic flights. Dandong Railway Station connects to Shenyang and Pyongyang (international train). City buses and taxis serve the city.
Liaoning University of International Business and Economics (Dandong campus) and Dandong Vocational and Technical College are the main local institutions.
Dandong lies on the Yalu River estuary with a humid continental climate. It has wetlands, coastal plains, and is near the Changbai Mountain foothills.
Visit the Yalu River Broken Bridge, Tiger Mountain Great Wall, Yalu River Scenic Area, Jinjiang Mountain, and the border views of Sinuiju, North Korea.
Day 1: Walk the Yalu River Broken Bridge and visit the riverfront.
Day 2: Visit Tiger Mountain Great Wall and enjoy border views.
Try Dandong yellow sea crab, grilled clams, Korean-style cold noodles, and Yalu River fish. The city has many Korean-influenced restaurants.
North Korean souvenirs, ginseng, dried seafood, and border-themed gifts are popular. The Yalu River riverfront and Dandong pedestrian street have many shops.
Local Vibe: Dandong sits on the Yalu River across from North Korea. You can see another country from the riverbank. The city has seafood markets, Korean barbecue, and a Cold War atmosphere.
Fun Facts:
• The Yalu River Broken Bridge is the remains of the bridge that Chinese troops crossed during the Korean War. The other half is still in North Korea.
• Dandong is China's largest border city with North Korea and a major trade gateway.
• The city is famous for 'yellow clams' (黄蚬子), a small river-sea clam that locals eat grilled or boiled.
Dandong locals speak Northeastern Mandarin with some Korean-influenced words. Useful phrases:
嘎哈 (gá hà) — 'What are you doing?'
嗯哪 (èn na) — 'Yes.'
可得劲了 (kě děi jìn le) — 'Very comfortable / great.'
• Chinese People's Volunteers — Thousands of Chinese soldiers crossed the Yalu River from Dandong during the Korean War.
• North Korean traders and diplomats pass through Dandong, making it a unique crossroads of cultures.
• Dandong has produced fishermen, border guards, and traders who know the Yalu River better than anyone.
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