Kuandian Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)

Tiger Mountain Great Wall

#falltrip The Great Wall of China extends over a vast stretch of the country, and a section of the Great Wall can be found in Dandong, a city located in Liaoning Province in northeastern China. The section of the Great Wall in Dandong is known as the "Hushan Great Wall" or "Tiger Mountain Great Wall." It's perched on Hushan Mountain, which offers panoramic views of the Yalu River and North Korea, which is just across the Yalu River's waters. The Hushan Great Wall is an important part of China's historical defense system. It dates back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and served as a strategic fortification along the northern border to defend against invasions. Dandong itself is known for its cultural and historical attractions, including the Yalu River Broken Bridge, which was bombed during the Korean War, and the Friendship Bridge, a symbol of the connection between China and North Korea. But more about that in another post. #SpinTheWorld #wecreate #trip

Great Wall Of China, Tiger Mountain

Tiger Mountain (Hushan) Great Wall is a restored section of the eastern end of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall, well known for the breathtaking views of the surrounding forestry and landscape. This particular section is located in a small village named Hushan in Kuandian County, Liaoning Province. It was built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and overlooks the Yalu River which served as an important natural land barrier. Main purpose then was to protect against invasion by Mongol forces and Jurchen tribes to the north, Japanese from the northeast as well Korean attacks from the south. Highlights of the visit : - Breathtaking scenery and panoramic views of North Korea across the Yalu River. - Explore 12 gate towers, and see some Ming-style buildings. - The highest peak of Hushan Great Wall is a beacon / observaton tower. From there, you can overlook North Korea. - The Great Wall History Museum onsite is worth a visit if you wish to find out more about the Hushan section and the rest of the Great Wall. As this Is a much less crowded section of the Great Wall compared to other locations, you can have more space to take awesome shots and uninterrupted selfies ! Note : Steps are steep and narrow so do wear proper attire and shoes. Take some rest and water break along the way. Your climb to the top may take several hours but the scenic views are certainly worth it. #historicalsites #greatwallofchina #hushan

A glimpse of North Korea from China

Dandong, Liaoning is the main border crossing between China and North Korea. A popular attraction is the broken bridge, bombed on the Korean side by the United States during the Korean War. You can walk to the end of what's left and gaze across to Sinujiu in the Hermit Kingdom. A river cruise is another way to get a good view of the Korean side. Dandong was also the end of the Great Wall of China during the Ming Dynasty. The heavily restored wall is another excellent place to look into Korea, as it's close to the modern border. Though the border is currently closed due to Covid, organized tours of North Korea ordinarily leave from Dandong, including day tours of Sinujiu and train journeys to Pyongyang. #LeaveYourMark #urbanexplorer #LightTheCity #Dandong #Liaoning #China #Korea #NorthKorea #GreatWall #GreatWallofChina #bridge

Dandong is not only known for its broken bridge, but also for the lesser-known Hushan Great Wall!

Many people are aware of Dandong's broken bridge and the Yalu River, yet few know that there is also a Hushan Great Wall here, which still serves as the border between China and North Korea, and is also the starting point of the eastern end of the Great Wall. ⛰【Attraction Guide】 📍Detailed address: Dandong Hushan Great Wall Scenic Area 🚗Transportation tips: To get to Hushan Great Wall from the city center, you can take a bus from Dandong Bus Terminal that passes by the entrance to Hushan Great Wall Scenic Area. Buses depart about every half hour, and tickets can be purchased at the terminal's ticket window for 9.5 yuan per person. The journey takes about an hour. 🕙Opening hours: Entry stops at 16:30 💰Ticket price: 48 yuan 🌟Highlights: The scenery of China and North Korea on both sides of the Great Wall, the 'one-step-across' between China and North Korea, the Great Wall beacon towers, ginkgo trees 📌Small Tips: Wear sports shoes, as some sections of the Great Wall are quite steep and require the use of hands and feet. The whole journey takes about 4-5 hours.

Detailed explanation of Lvjiang Village, the dark willows and bright flowers in the world

Detailed explanation of Lvjiang Village, the dark willows and bright flowers in the world. Dandong Kuandian Lvjiang Village (China-North Korea border) Suggested play time 2-3 days Eleven niche check-in places, the paradise on the Yalu River Accommodation: If you want a good environment, choose the first house at the entrance of the village, Jiang's courtyard. You can watch old Jiang cast nets for free in the morning and evening. If you want to be economical, there are more options inside, such as military wife, Daxi. 🍱Food: Jiang's courtyard is not recommended. I stayed for 3 days and only ate one meal. I highly recommend Daxi Restaurant's Korean fire pot for dinner. It's unbeatable. During the day, you can drive deeper into the village and pass by farmhouses, all of which are quite delicious. Scenery: It's an absolutely quiet small village that will make you forget the hustle and bustle of the city. It will be a bit cold in the morning and evening during the National Day, but the afternoon sun is really comfortable. Two cars keep driving into the neighboring village, just aimlessly driving, stopping and going. The mountain opposite is North Korea. We also caught up with the mountain blasting and road construction. The farmhouse has a telescope, eating river fish, watching the river view, basking in the sun... time is slow

I have heard that the east of Kuandian in Dandong, Liaoning Province, has a small mountain village called Lujiang Village, which lives next to Jilin and North Korea. The Yalu River flows through the village, and the winding riverside grows crops. During the dry season, the crops in the ground are exposed to the water, forming a natural natural beauty. The villagers cultivated and fished in the sunrise, and lived in the sunset, living the life of the Taoyuan. The most suitable way to travel to Lujiang Village is to drive by yourself. The scenery along the way is unobstructed, especially in the first two hours before the arrival of Lujiang Village. The Panshan Road itself is not a beautiful view. The beautiful green river and the village are a picture. The advantage of self-driving tour is that you can park your car at any viewing point. Along the way, Xiao Huangju is dotted on both sides of the road. After nearly 5 hours on the steep cliff road, you can reach the legendary Lujiang Village.

Dandong's Lake and Mountain Homestay can calm your heart

Homestay: Dandong Kuandian Lake and Mountain Homestay Price: 500+ RMB Transportation: The journey is a bit far. If you don't drive by yourself, it will be a bit tortuous. You can take a high-speed train from Shenyang to Dandong, and then take a taxi to the homestay. The location of the homestay is by the lake. The lake is frozen very solidly, and cars occasionally drive on the ice. There is snow on the mountain, and the view and scenery through the floor-to-ceiling windows are very beautiful. Although you can't order meals at the homestay, they can help you call for takeout from nearby restaurants, with a delivery fee of 20 RMB. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, it feels like a paradise hidden in the mountains and forests. It's a pet-friendly homestay, you can also bring your dog to stay!

Hushan Greatwall in Dandong, Liaoning

This lesser known Great Wall is more manageable to hike as it is not as long as the one in Beijing. Being lesser known, it also means lesser tourist, making the trip more enjoyable. What’s unique about this scenic spot is you can see North Korea from above, and there is a spot here that is literally one foot away from North Korean territory, but you can’t step or take photos in that spot. Don’t forget to eat authentic North Korean food when you are in the city. #newphotographer#travelinspiration#unforgettableexperiences#awesomepic#historicculture#summervacation#hikingtrails#urbanexplorer

Xuanwu Lake Yingzhou in April: Shanming Shuixiu, Falling in English, hh/ to Xuanwu Lake, is coming to Yingzhou. In my impression, a park like Xuanwu Lake is a place for seniors to take a walk after a meal. It is impossible for a person to travel here. But I heard that there is a cherry blossom forest, and I came here without hesitation~ How do you know that the first day of April is already a colorful scene, and the pale pink cherry blossom petals are everywhere, after all, It was the time to miss the best flower viewing. I could only feel the flowers for a short time, but at this time the sea otter was just right~ I took two photos of tourists! Hahahaha The cherry tree is romantic after all, no matter how the flowers bloom, it is unbeatable. : The best cherry blossom viewing period is in the week of late March. Xuanwu Lake Park is a free tour, the area is relatively large, if you walk to visit all the attractions will be a little tired, you can pay 30 yuan to take a tour bus. April's Begonia flower is very beautiful, the petals are bigger~ The photo is also super beautiful.