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Top 10 Best Things to Do in Dandong [2025]
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Yalu River Broken Bridge
4.8
/5
3958 reviews
6.6
From £3.15
Based on 271 reviews
940m from downtown
Phone +8604152122145
Address: No. 0, Jiang'an Road, Yanjiang Development Zone, Dandong City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
View China & North Korea
Thousands of Korean War relics
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The Yalu River Broken Bridge Scenic Area, located on Jiang'an Road in Zhenxing District, Dandong City, Liaoning Province, stands as a significant historical witness to the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea. Built in 1909, the bridge was originally a 12-arch retractable railway bridge. It was destroyed by U.S. bombing during the Korean War in 1950. The remaining four-arch Chinese remnants (944.2 meters long) remain as ruins. The scenic area is a National AAAA-level scenic spot and a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Site. Admission is 30 yuan (adults), with half price for those over 60 and free for those over 70. The area features sculptures of volunteer soldiers, a historical photo exhibition, and a bullet-riddle display area. Visitors can ascend the bridge with their ticket and experience the history of the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea. Transportation is convenient: take bus lines 105, 121, 128, or 303 to the Yalu River Broken Bridge Station, or walk 1.1 kilometers from Dandong Station.
The Broken Bridge of the Yalu River is located on the Yalu River in Dandong, Liaoning Province. It is the remnant of the original Yalu River Bridge after it was bombed[1]. It is an important landmark building in the Yalu River Scenic Area, a national AAAA-level scenic spot. The Broken Bridge of the Yalu River is the first bridge among many bridges on the Yalu River. It was built by the Railway Bureau of the Japanese Governor-General of Korea and completed in October 1911. In November 1950, it was blown up by the US Air Force. After the war, the four-arch remnant bridge on the Chinese side has been preserved and is customarily called the "Broken Bridge". During the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, the Yalu River Bridge took on the transportation tasks of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army crossing the river, supplying military supplies and supporting the front line from the rear. It was selected as the sixth batch of national key cultural relics protection units, national patriotic education demonstration bases and national key construction red tourism scenic spots.
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Hushan Great Wall
4.6
/5
1710 reviews
6.5
From £5.72
Based on 84 reviews
15.9 km from downtown
Phone +8604155578511
Address: Hushan Village, Hushan Town, Kuandian Manzhu Autonomous County, Dandong City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
No. 5 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Dandong
Highlights:
Climb tower & view pavilion
Ming Great Wall's eastern start
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Buying tickets at Hushan Great Wall was a bit of a hassle. You only need to select the number of people going, regardless of the number of people, and you can only select one person's ID. At the entrance, you just need to scan the QR code and enter according to the number of people you've purchased tickets for. It's quite hot every day, so I recommend buying tickets for the scenic area's sightseeing bus at the window. It costs 10 yuan per person. After checking your ticket, you can get on the bus if it's available. If it's not, you'll have to wait a while. If you prefer, you can walk the 500-meter route. If you're unsure about your ability to reach the summit, you don't need to buy the sightseeing bus tickets yet. There's also a ticket office for descending the other side after reaching the summit. The ascent is a mix of steep and gentle, while the descent on the other side is very steep.
Although it was rebuilt on the original site, it is still worth a visit. The ticket price is acceptable. In addition to climbing the Great Wall, you can also see the Koreans on the other side. It is much more worthwhile than the Broken Bridge in Dandong. The only complaint is that it is not easy to take a bus back and forth if you travel by yourself, and the bus back to the city ends too early.
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Phoenix Mountain of China
4.7
/5
1980 reviews
6.4
From £7.14
Based on 96 reviews
41.1 km from downtown
Phone +8604158126042
Address: Fengcheng City, Dandong City
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
No. 1 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Dandong
Highlights:
Thrilling hike & explore Phoenix
Tang Dynasty architecture remains
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I climbed this mountain more than ten years ago. This time I walked down a large loop. I felt a lot. It can be seen that the scenic area has also been very careful to open up new routes in the past ten years. I would like to remind tourists who come here to climb the mountain to make a climbing strategy in advance.
Very good, it was my first time climbing this type of mountain. The Old Ox Back was very exciting. The narrowest part was only wide enough for one person to pass. I recommend climbing it on your own. The Phoenix Cave was very interesting.
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Dandong Ship Scenic Area
4.7
/5
300 reviews
6.2
From £3.68
Municipal Government New District | 9.6 km from downtown
Phone +8604153873171
Address: 丹东市振兴区鸭绿江大街11号1-1号(浪头港区)
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No. 2 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Dandong
Highlights:
Naval history & Dandong ship
Visit warships & enjoy views
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The Dandong warship is the most complete of the warships I've visited. Almost all of its cabins are open, and the original artifacts are preserved. It's definitely worth a visit.
The site is about 10 kilometers from the Broken Bridge. There's a direct bus that takes about half an hour and is very convenient. The bus even speaks Korean, which is a true feature of border cities.
The scenic spot is good and has a strong sense of history. Children can learn about the glorious historical deeds of heroes and martyrs, review the history of the red struggle, and have a good personal experience. You can bring your children to visit!
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5
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Dandong Yalu River Cruise
4.6
/5
114 reviews
5.8
From £5.78
Dandong Station/The Yalu River Broken Bridge | 827m from downtown
Address: 丹东市振兴区锦江街52-1号
Highlights:
Close-up Boat Sightseeing in Sinuiju, Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Close-up view of the historic China-North Korea bridge
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Every time I take a cruise in Andong, I am moved by the charming scenery. The mystery of North Korea and the magnificence of Dandong are intertwined, as if telling the glorious history of the motherland.
中国与朝鲜的界河，采取的不是通用的中间线分界，而是共享河流，只要你不上岸，都不算越界。朝鲜施工船只离我们很近下车伊始坐上游船，也靠近去猎奇，除了码头上有工人，最常见的是军人，尤其喜欢绿瓦红墙下士兵这张，至于那些楼，很多就只是黑洞，船员说经常停电，楼大多是空的
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Dandong Tianmu Junlan Hot Spring
5.0
/5
1054 reviews
5.8
From £12.38
Dongtang Area | 33.1 km from downtown
Phone +8604153532222
Address: Dongtang Town, Fengcheng City, Dandong City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
No. 1 of Hot Springs Attractions in Dandong
Highlights:
Herbal & wine bath experience
Hot springs at Wulong Mountain
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Dandong Tianmu Junlan Hot Spring
Relying on Dongtang's high-quality hot spring resources, it focuses on "joyful health". The hot spring water is rich in minerals such as orthosilicic acid and strontium, which is beneficial for relieving fatigue and health care; the park is equipped with parent-child water play, sweat steaming, and leisure areas, and the environment is comfortable. Whether it is a family vacation to relax, or friends to enjoy hot spring therapy, you can get a pleasant experience surrounded by mountains and waters, especially suitable for relieving travel fatigue.
Super recommended, it is very comfortable to play for a day, suitable for lying down and resting with the family, and a good place to kill time. Hot springs are not only a personal enjoyment, but also a happy time for the family. I came to Dongtang Tianmu Hot Spring with my family. His environment and facilities are very good, especially his service, which is really good. I highly recommend everyone to come to his house!
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7
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Hekou Scenic Spot
4.2
/5
147 reviews
5.5
Based on 2 reviews
50.1 km from downtown
Phone +8604155625889
Address: Xiahekou Village, Changdian Town, Kuandian Manchu Autonomous County, Dandong City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No. 5 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Dandong
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A full sense of experience, separated by a river, two ways of life, allowing you to instantly travel back in time forty years ago, see North Korea, take a cruise to experience that different life up close, experience the Broken Bridge that the martyrs of aiding Korea walked on, and feel the shock brought by the majestic national gate
Overall it was OK, mainly because the cruise ship allowed me to watch the North Korean people up close, which was quite novel. The Broken Bridge at the river mouth was full of history. Standing on the Broken Bridge, I remembered the martyrs in my heart. The service in the scenic area was average, and the performance on Changhe Island was really meaningless, don't go!!! It was a waste of time. I fell asleep while watching it. I also left early.
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Dandong Tianqiaogou Scenic Area
4.6
/5
865 reviews
5.4
From £7.18
Based on 2 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8604155956666
Address: Group 7 of Liming Village, Kuandian County, Dandong City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
No. 1 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Dandong
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The development of Tianqiaogou Scenic Area is getting better and better, which is inseparable from the serious and responsible leadership of Manager Li. The staff of the access control team, with their enthusiasm and affinity, have established a good first impression for the scenic area!
Tianqiaogou is really beautiful. I went there during off-peak hours, so there were very few people. I turned back before reaching the end because I was scared. There was no one. The staff said that autumn is the peak season. Just imagine the red leaves all over the mountains and the green water. It's so beautiful!
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Memorial Hall of The War To Resist Us Aggression And Aid Korea
4.6
/5
399 reviews
5.3
Based on 58 reviews
Wanda plaza/Anton Old Street/Moon Island | 2.1 km from downtown
Address: No. 7 Shanshang Street, Zhenxing District, Dandong City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Panorama: Battle of Chongchon River
Korean War artifacts collection
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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.
Bring your children to feel history, it is just a landscape. It is a piece of history, an emotion, and a memory. Here, you can find traces of the past, feel the beauty of the present, and leave memories for the future.
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Anton Old Street
4.6
/5
94 reviews
5.0
Wanda plaza/Anton Old Street/Moon Island | 3 km from downtown
Phone +8604153186088
Address: Zhenxing, Dandong, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No. 2 of Night Attractions in Dandong
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🥢🍲 Andong Old Street 📍 Detailed address: No. 49, Renmin Road, Dandong City, Zhenxing District, Liaoning Province 🕙 Business hours: 10：00-21：30❤ Recommended reason: Everyone who comes to Dandong will go to Andong Old Street, which is an old street integrating deliciousness and ancient charm. 🌟 Highlights: The first floor is food, and the second floor is cultural and creative. ❤ Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐📝 Note tips: 1. It is lively to go to the meal, and it is very quiet to go to the non-meal; 2. There are multiple gates in the indoor food street, and the toilets are at each gate; 3. There are a variety of snacks, the price is not expensive, it is recommended to bring your own meal to go together.
The antique snack street in the building of Andong Old Street is not a historical monument. Those who like cultural relics and historical sites do not need to make any arrangements. Those who like to check in with internet celebrities and eat Andong snacks can go there.
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