In 1950, China went to the aid of North Korea in fighting against the UN forces that occupied South Korea. The city of Dandong, situated on the border with North Korea, is the site of China's national memorial to the soldiers of this war. The Korean War Memorial sits at the top of a small hill, overlooking the city and the Yalu river with views across into Korea. The memorial contains an extensive museum which tells the story of the war from the Chinese perspective.

Dandong Korean War Memorial

In 1950, China went to the aid of North Korea in fighting against the UN forces that occupied South Korea. The city of Dandong, situated on the border with North Korea, is the site of China's national memorial to the soldiers of this war. The Korean War Memorial sits at the top of a small hill, overlooking the city and the Yalu river with views across into Korea. The memorial contains an extensive museum which tells the story of the war from the Chinese perspective.

The Yalu river flows from the Changbaishan Mountains down to the yellow sea and for much of it's length forms the border between China and North Korea. It is an area of great natural beauty and a key tourist attraction in Dandong. One of the best ways to see the river is from one of the many cruise ships that tour along its length.

Yalu River National Scenic Tourist Attractions

The Yalu river flows from the Changbaishan Mountains down to the yellow sea and for much of it's length forms the border between China and North Korea. It is an area of great natural beauty and a key tourist attraction in Dandong. One of the best ways to see the river is from one of the many cruise ships that tour along its length.

This is the far eastern end of the Great Wall of China. Long forgotten, it is only recently that this section of wall has be re-identified. A section of this wall, dating from the Ming dynasty, has been restored for tourists to visit. It starts right beside the border with North Korea and climbs over Wushan (Tiger Mountain) giving you wide vistas of the surrounding country side including views across the border into Korea. The wall continues down the other side of the mountain before coming to an end.

Eastern Start of the Great Wall

This is the far eastern end of the Great Wall of China. Long forgotten, it is only recently that this section of wall has be re-identified. A section of this wall, dating from the Ming dynasty, has been restored for tourists to visit. It starts right beside the border with North Korea and climbs over Wushan (Tiger Mountain) giving you wide vistas of the surrounding country side including views across the border into Korea. The wall continues down the other side of the mountain before coming to an end.

Spanning the gap between China and North Korea, the original bridge was built by the Japanese between 1909 and 1911. The bridge was 944.2 metres long and 11 metres wide with 12 spans. The fourth span from the Chinese side opened up vertical to facilitate tall ships using the navigation channel. During the Korean war, American bombers distroyed the bridge. The Chinese section was repaired and in June 1993, it became a tourist attraction.

International Friendship Bridge

Spanning the gap between China and North Korea, the original bridge was built by the Japanese between 1909 and 1911. The bridge was 944.2 metres long and 11 metres wide with 12 spans. The fourth span from the Chinese side opened up vertical to facilitate tall ships using the navigation channel. During the Korean war, American bombers distroyed the bridge. The Chinese section was repaired and in June 1993, it became a tourist attraction.

The Yalu River marks the boundary between China and North Korea. Cruse boats from Dandong run up and down the water front. This allows you the closest possible look at the infamous recluse country on the other side of the bank. North Korea souvenirs are available on the boat but are much cheaper on the shore.

Yalu River Cruse

The Yalu River marks the boundary between China and North Korea. Cruse boats from Dandong run up and down the water front. This allows you the closest possible look at the infamous recluse country on the other side of the bank. North Korea souvenirs are available on the boat but are much cheaper on the shore.

Important Tourist Sites in Dandong

Dandong Korean War Memorial

Dandong Korean War Memorial

In 1950, China went to the aid of North Korea in fighting against the UN forces that occupied South Korea. The city of Dandong, situated on the border with North Korea, is the site of China's national memorial to the soldiers of this war. The Korean War Memorial sits at the top of a small hill, overlooking the city and the Yalu river with views across into Korea. The memorial contains an extensive museum which tells the story of the war from the Chinese perspective.

Yalu River National Scenic Tourist Attractions

Yalu River National Scenic Tourist Attractions

The Yalu river flows from the Changbaishan Mountains down to the yellow sea and for much of it's length forms the border between China and North Korea. It is an area of great natural beauty and a key tourist attraction in Dandong. One of the best ways to see the river is from one of the many cruise ships that tour along its length.

Eastern Start of the Great Wall

Eastern Start of the Great Wall

This is the far eastern end of the Great Wall of China. Long forgotten, it is only recently that this section of wall has be re-identified. A section of this wall, dating from the Ming dynasty, has been restored for tourists to visit. It starts right beside the border with North Korea and climbs over Wushan (Tiger Mountain) giving you wide vistas of the surrounding country side including views across the border into Korea. The wall continues down the other side of the mountain before coming to an end.

International Friendship Bridge

International Friendship Bridge

Spanning the gap between China and North Korea, the original bridge was built by the Japanese between 1909 and 1911. The bridge was 944.2 metres long and 11 metres wide with 12 spans. The fourth span from the Chinese side opened up vertical to facilitate tall ships using the navigation channel. During the Korean war, American bombers distroyed the bridge. The Chinese section was repaired and in June 1993, it became a tourist attraction.

Yalu River Cruse

Yalu River Cruse

The Yalu River marks the boundary between China and North Korea. Cruse boats from Dandong run up and down the water front. This allows you the closest possible look at the infamous recluse country on the other side of the bank. North Korea souvenirs are available on the boat but are much cheaper on the shore.

Other Tourist Sites in Dandong

Intro to Dandong

Dāndōng (丹东) is a prefecture level city in the south east of Liaoning Province, China. To the south east lies the border with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea). Towards the south, the prefecture borders Dalian, to the west is Anshan, to the north west is Liaoyang and due north is Benxi city prefecture. The city was formerly known by the name Andong (安東).