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Andong Old Street
No. 1 of Night Attractions in Dandong

Andong Old Street

5.2
4.6/5
98 reviews
Andong Old Street is a retro-themed cultural commercial street in Dandong, created based on memories of the old city. The architecture references the style of Dandong's old streets from the 1920s and 1930s, replicating some landmark buildings and street names, and is complemented by vintage objects and street sculptures to recreate the market atmosphere of old Andong. The internal roads are named after the bustling old streets of that time, such as Zhongfu Street, Tianhougong Street, Xinglong Street, and Jubao Street. The entire area is divided into two parts: the Old Andong Food Street and the Andong Tourist Reception Service Center, integrating nostalgic sightseeing, dining, and shopping. The first floor gathers Northeast specialties and various local snacks. You can eat Menzi (mung bean jelly), Dagao (sticky rice cake), and grilled cold noodles while walking around. The second floor is mostly home to creative and specialty shops, which are fun to browse and great for photos. Folk performances are held here year-round, with scenes like rickshaws, old police patrols, and Sanxian drum storytelling performed from time to time. The Old Street Stage also features singing, dancing, and stage plays. Watching a performance while holding a snack is a great way to experience the old street vibe.Dandong · 3km from downtown
Memorial Hall of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea
No. 11 of Best Things to Do in Dandong

Memorial Hall of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea

5.2
4.7/5
399 reviews
Memorial Hall of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea is located on Yinghua Mountain by the Yalu River in Dandong, Liaoning Province, facing Sinuiju, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, across the river. It is the only specialized memorial hall in the country that comprehensively reflects the history of the Chinese People's War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea and the associated movement. The Memorial Hall of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea covers a total area of 182,000 square meters and consists of the memorial hall, the memorial tower, the panorama hall, and the national defense education park, housing over 20,000 artifacts from the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea. The memorial hall itself has a building area of 23,800 square meters. With "Resisting US Aggression and Aiding Korea, Protecting Our Homes and Defending Our Country" as its basic exhibition theme, it features a preface hall, the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea Hall, the Movement to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea Hall, the China-North Korea Friendship Hall, the Hall of Chinese People's Volunteer Martyrs, and a memorial hall, among others, comprehensively, objectively, and authentically recreating the glorious history of the great War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea and the associated movement. The Memorial Tower of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea is 53m tall, symbolizing the great victory of the war in 1953. The tower is a hollow square structure faced with gray-white granite. The front is inlaid with the seven gilded characters "Memorial Tower of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea" inscribed by Comrade Deng Xiaoping. The lower part of the tower features white marble carvings of flags, flowers, and ribbons, representing peace, victory, and friendship. The back of the tower is engraved with text praising the great achievements of the Chinese People's Volunteers. Both sides of the tower are inlaid with marble "Long Live Peace" commemorative medallions. Four large group sculptures are cast on the four tower piers, representing the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, the movement to resist US aggression and aid Korea, the Volunteer Air Force, and the "Steel Transport Line." The grand steps in front of the memorial tower are 10.25m wide, symbolizing October 25, the anniversary of the Chinese People's Volunteers' entry into the war. In the middle of the grand steps is a memorial archway, symbolizing the triumphant return of the Volunteers. Between the archway and the tower base are 5 stepped landings, symbolizing the five campaigns during the mobile warfare period of the war. The steps leading into the hall are built from 1,014 stone slabs, symbolizing the 1,014 days and nights the Volunteers fought in Korea. The panorama hall is a cylindrical, enclosed, fortress-style building with a diameter of 44.6m, a height of 24m, and an area of 3,150 square meters. The hall displays a large-scale panorama painting, "The Battle of Annihilation by the Qingchuan River," which is 132.15m in circumference and 16m high. It also features 1,100 square meters of ground modeling depicting various battle scenes, accompanied by lighting and sound effects that enhance the battlefield atmosphere, vividly and artistically recreating the spectacular battle scenes and the grand atmosphere of the war during the Second Campaign, where the Volunteers annihilated the US-led "UN Forces" by the Qingchuan River. The national defense education park displays important equipment used during the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea and throughout the development and growth of the Chinese People's Liberation Army. Important equipment used by the Chinese People's Volunteers during the war, such as the single-barrel 37mm anti-aircraft gun, Soviet-style T-34 tank, Soviet-style 122mm howitzer, Soviet-style Katyusha rocket launcher, and 85mm cannon, are very precious witnesses to the war. The MiG-15 fighter jet and the Tu-2 light bomber were the main aircraft models used during the formation of the Chinese People's Volunteer Air Force.Dandong · 2.1km from downtown
Dalu Island Scenic Area
No. 4 of Global Traveller-Picked Attractions in Dandong

Dalu Island Scenic Area

4.7
3.9/5
197 reviews
Dalu Island Scenic Area is located in Dagushan Town, Donggang City, Liaoning Province. Surrounded by the sea on all sides, its western waters connect with Zhuanghe and Dalian, while its eastern waters merge with the Dalian Donggang Scenic Area and the Yalu River in Dandong. Dalu Island Scenic Area has long been a strategic stronghold on the Liaodong Peninsula. The Battle of the Yellow Sea during the First Sino-Japanese War broke out in the waters off thisisland, where national hero Deng Shichang, 700 soldiers, and four warships including the "Zhiyuan" were killed or sunk. The Dalu Island Scenic Area is home to the Tomb of Deng Shichang and the Dalu Island Scenic Area - Statue of Deng Shichang. In addition, the island features attractions such as Erlang Rock, the Ancient Jujube Tree, Dishui Lake, Tiger Cave, Camel Peak, the Mao Wenlong Stele, the Sea Goddess Temple, a British-style navigation lighthouse, and the ruins of a Danish church. The crescent-shapedMoon Bayand Shuangzhu Beach in front of the island are natural seaside bathing areas. Water sports are also not to be missed. Dalu Island Scenic Area boasts beautiful scenery and is rich in hundreds of seafood products, including shrimp, crab, fish, and shellfish. A range of tourism infrastructure has now been established on the island.Donggang · 37.1km from downtown
Single-step Crossing Sino-Korean Border

Single-step Crossing Sino-Korean Border

4.6
4.3/5
117 reviews
"One step across" is one of the places where China is closer to North Korea, so it is named because it can reach North Korea in one step. Here, visitors can not only see the life, labor and work of the North Koreans at close range, but also wear North Korean clothing and take pictures in front of the "step-by-step" stone.Kuandian · 60.1km from downtown
Lvjiang Village
No. 2 of Night Attractions in Dandong

Lvjiang Village

4.4
4.5/5
98 reviews
Green River Village is known to the world because of rape flower and water. The fisherman's net is a constant sight on this river, and the original ecological scenery of blue sky, white clouds and green water is the characteristic here. Green River Village is located in the eastern mountainous area of Kuandian Manchu Autonomous County. The Yalu River and the Lancang River meet here. This is the border between China and the DPRK. It is also the junction between Liaoning and Jilin. Green River Village has the magnificent scenery of the northern landscape, but also the southern landscape fresh and refreshing, where you can also enjoy the scenery of the two countries and the scenery of Erjiang.Kuandian · 70.2km from downtown
Zhang Island
No. 3 of Night Attractions in Dandong

Zhang Island

4.2
4.3/5
106 reviews
Zhang Island is located on the sea south of Beijingzi Town, Donggang City, Dandong, east of Dalu Island Scenic Area, and 80 km from Dandong. Zhang Island has a land area of approx. 2 sq km and beautiful scenery. The island features lush green mountains and cliffs, with dense forests. Unique silk trees cover the entire island, offering a glimpse into a typical fishing village. A standout feature is that it appears as one island at low tide, but splits into 6 smaller islands at high tide. The southeast and southwest areas of the island, with their scattered, serene reefs, are a paradise for anglers. The rugged rocks along the shore, resembling a lion lying down or the silhouette of a sword-shaped peak, are incredibly lifelike. The local customs are simple and honest, and the fishermen's homestays run by the islanders have a unique charm. The island is rich in seafood, including oysters, clams, crabs, jellyfish, fish, and shrimp, with the oysters being particularly famous for their size, flavor, and affordability.Donggang · 29.6km from downtown
Moon Island
No. 4 of Night Attractions in Dandong

Moon Island

4.1
4.5/5
96 reviews
Moon Island is a beautiful island with an area of 134,000 square meters on the Yalu River. The island consists of several major parts such as dining and entertainment areas, hotels, fitness and leisure. The buildings on Moon Island are all European-style, integrating accommodation, catering, entertainment and shopping. There is a small playground on Moon Island and facilities such as a Ferris wheel and a pirate ship. The cafes and restaurants on the island are also set off by these buildings, which are very distinctive and full of sentiment. Moon Island is like a light boat and the Yalu River Bridge waving in the distance. Moon Island Bridge is currently the largest CFST basket-type tied arch bridge in China, and it is also worth seeing for those who are interested in architecture. In addition, there are many fitness equipment outside Moon Island, which is also a good place for citizens to take a walk after dinner and exercise. Every summer, there will also be a large night market here, where small commodities and various delicacies line an entire street, which is worth recommending.Dandong · 3.8km from downtown
Yalu River Park

Yalu River Park

3.8
4.8/5
422 reviews
The Yalu River Park is located on the north side of the Yalu River Bridge and built along the river. It is a public open park integrating leisure, commerce, tourism and other functions. In the park, there are scenic spots such as Wangjiang Pavilion and four cruise piers. Take a boat down the river and enjoy the scenery of China and North Korea by swimming along the river. Yalu River Park is one of the core scenic spots of the Baili Cultural Tourism Corridor in the Yalu River Scenic Spot. It forms a landscape corridor in the Binjiang area through Binjiang Road and urban roads. The pedestrian road along the river and the green belt along the river connect the main buildings and various scenic spots in the riverside area. Visitors can fully appreciate the Yalu River and the customs on both sides of the river while strolling. The simple and contemporary street lamps reflect the new century style of Jiangcheng. The graceful tree shapes and flower beds form a comfortable and attractive riverside forest. The hydrophilic steps make people fully close to the river. In the hot summer, Dandong citizens and tourists mostly enjoy the coolness and play by the riverside, depicting a picture of the integration of man and nature.Dandong · 873m from downtown
Jinjiang Mountain Park

Jinjiang Mountain Park

3.7
4.8/5
271 reviews
Jinjiang Mountain Park is located on Jinjiang Mountain to the north of downtown Dandong City. After the Liberation, the historic East Liaoning Liberation Memorial Monument and the Return Gallery were built in Jinjiang Mountain Park. It is a mini culture park featured with local cultural characteristics. Nowadays, it is a green grass-carpeted and flower-filled garden. Jinjiang Mountain Park has always been an ideal tourism site for Dandong natives to visit. People can also enjoy the undisrupted view of China and DPRK.Dandong · 1.5km from downtown
Dandong China-North Korea Border

Dandong China-North Korea Border

3.5
4.7/5
26 reviews
The border between China and North Korea in Dandong is located on the bank of the Yalu River, about 12 kilometers northeast of the urban area of Dandong. In the Hushan Great Wall Scenic Area, it is a check-in place for tourists to overlook North Korea.Kuandian · 60.4km from downtown

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Ashiliumeiwu4 May 2021
5.0
On the second day of my visit to Dandong, it started to drizzle outside. I changed my plan temporarily and came to Andong Old Street again to make up for the regret of last night. Today I came to eat and shop! I strongly recommend stinky tofu, small skewers and fried yogurt!

Andong Old Street

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fro***0013 February 2025
5.0
The memorial hall is big and nice. It is good to learn about the history of that year. There are also monuments and various weapons on display. It is nice to see them. There are too few seats in the memorial hall, and there is no place to sit when you are tired of visiting.

Memorial Hall of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea

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M33***4721 July 2023
4.0
The truly charming scenery is not the distant mountains, the distant seashore, or the end of the world. It is the beautiful scenery along the way, when the clouds are light, the wind is gentle, the birds are singing, and the flowers are fragrant. No matter how busy, tired, or sad you are, don't forget to appreciate and feel this great time in the world. Welcome everyone

Dalu Island Scenic Area

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M32***462 November 2024
5.0
At the foot of the Hushan Great Wall, a small narrow river is the national border, which can be crossed in one step. It is very interesting that there are many vendors around selling North Korean goods, including cigarettes, cosmetics and small gifts.

Single-step Crossing Sino-Korean Border

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Saweizhen3 August 2023
5.0
China. Lujiang Village, Kuandian Manchu Autonomous County, Dandong City, Liaoning Province, borders Jilin, is adjacent to the People's Republic of Korea, and is separated by the Yalu River. It has green mountains and clear waters, and lush vegetation. It is very nice!

Lvjiang Village

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M43***661 August 2021
5.0
Believe half of the good and half of the bad reviews. The restaurant I went to had good food, not as scary as what the travel friends said. It is very important to find the right store. The money spent is naturally used on the right things. The seafood is really good. There is no other restaurant in Zhangdao that offers so much seafood at the same price. If you don’t come to this restaurant to eat seafood when you enter the island, you can’t say you have been here. The current construction environment on the island is not bad. Various landscape roads have been built on the mountains, on the mountains, and on the seaside. The boat ride has also improved a lot compared to the past. Generally speaking, Zhangdao is still recommended for these two islands in the Yellow Sea. [Value for money] Zhangdao Longtai Resort is very good. I will promote it for the boss. The food is really good, but the problem that may exist on the island is that the bedding is too damp, and it is not very comfortable to sleep. It is best to bring a small blanket or something like that. Also, don’t eat fruit after eating seafood. It is easy to get food poisoning and seafood. One of our elder brothers didn’t listen to the advice and ate a piece of watermelon. Overall, the island is still very good.

Zhang Island

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why简单快乐14 August 2025
5.0
丹东月亮岛,边境线上的明珠。免费景区,岛上咖啡厅有庭院和六分比较有名,网红打卡拍照景色绝佳,岛内还有高品质酒店及特色民宿,离月亮岛下既有夜市,可同时看到鸭绿江新旧大桥!

Moon Island

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迪肯孔裴矩1 September 2023
5.0
The accommodation is also quite satisfactory. I saw it on Xiaohongshu. It is also quite close to the river. The Broken Bridge is very nice to take pictures and has a sense of history. The memorial hall is very shocking and gives a deeper understanding of the history of the Anti-Japanese War. The park requires climbing a hill, which is tiring but fun. The old street has a complete range of food and drinks, and there is always something you like (hahaha, it seems like nonsense), and there are also performances. Climb the Hushan Great Wall and take pictures. There is a part that is very steep. It takes less than three hours to take a car back and forth + climb the mountain.

Yalu River Park

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快乐的小飞哥啊15 September 2023
5.0
Jinjiang Mountain Park is located on the southern slope of Jinjiang Mountain in the north of Dandong City, Liaoning Province, 1.8 kilometers south of the bank of the Yalu River. Jinjiangshan Park is covered with greenery and luxuriant flowers. It is one mountain that dominates the world. It is known as "the first of the eight scenic spots in Northeast China". The whole park is divided into five major viewing areas. Among them, the landscape tourist area has red flowers and green willows, winding paths, pavilions and pavilions in an orderly manner. Rare tree species such as pines and cypresses, yews, cherry blossoms and ginkgo can be seen everywhere in the mountains. Climbing high and looking far away, you can have a bird's eye view of Dandong City and North Korea's Sinuiju.

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M49***022 May 2025
5.0
During the trip to Dandong, the travel agency provided considerate service, the itinerary was well arranged, Master Tong was enthusiastic and professional, and I was very satisfied with the experience.

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