Things to do in Dandong

I visited in March, not on a holiday or weekend, so it wasn't crowded. If you're interested in learning about Dandong's history, it's worth a visit. After touring the second floor, I went to the third floor, which is like an open-air terrace. I sat there to rest, enjoying the river breeze and the view of the Broken Bridge – a great vista. If you want an experience, come to Dandong and check it out!

The Yalu River forms the border between China and North Korea. It originates from Tianchi Lake in Changbai Mountain and flows into the Yellow Sea at Dandong. The scenery along its course is beautiful and enchanting. It offers unique cuisine, customs, and atmosphere. It's well worth a visit for sightseeing and experiencing.

I just went there during the National Day holiday, so if you want to go again, you can refer to this. The prices I wrote are all during the National Day holiday, and they are much cheaper during the off-season. [Route] Drive to Zhangdao Pier, where there is a parking lot for 20 yuan a day. Then take a boat to the island in about half an hour. The boat ticket including insurance is 85 yuan one-way, and there is a speedboat for 100 yuan if you miss the boat. The departure time varies every day according to the tide, so you can contact the hotel you booked in advance to inquire about the time. [Accommodation] There are two options for accommodation on the island: homestay and hotel. I haven't stayed in the homestay, so I won't comment on it. The price is cheaper than the hotel. There are less than 10 hotels on the island, basically all on the beach. The sea view rooms are very good, ranging from 300 to 800. [Play] It is a muddy and sandy beach, and the swimming experience is worse. The island is very clean and quiet. The sunrise and sunset are facing the sea, and there are many seagulls, which is very suitable for taking pictures. If you go to the sea, you can basically catch small crabs, hermit crabs and some small fish, but there are not too many types. There is a road around the island, and it takes about an hour to walk around. It is recommended to watch the sunrise and sunset from a high place. There are pavilions in the east and west where you can watch, but climbing the slope is very tiring, so be mentally prepared. [Food] Flying crabs are 100 to 140 yuan per catty, flower caps are 30 yuan per catty, and there are conchs, clams, and various fish. There are no shrimps and shrimps, but octopuses are sometimes available. These are restaurant prices. There are morning markets on the beach in the morning that sell them cheaper, but the quality is relatively poor. If you buy them yourself, most hotels will process them. Snowflake Pure Draft is 10 yuan, and Baisuishan is 4 yuan. The prices are OK. The dishes cooked by these hotels are all delicious. [Value for money] The residents on the island feel very good. I have never encountered fraud or fooling tourists. It is much better than many attractions on land. It is recommended to visit for two to three days. The environment is really beautiful and not too expensive. Overall, it is still recommended.

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Dandong Tianguo Ancient Cave Scenic Area is located in Saima Town. The ancient cave is mysterious and profound. It is a parallel of a dry cave and a water cave. Children have fun there, feeling the new world and experiencing the wonders of nature.

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.

The scenic area boasts unique columnar jointing, lush vegetation, and boat tours depart on the hour. In addition to the beautiful scenery, there is also a peacock release performance where the peacocks fly down in an orderly formation upon hearing the whistle.

The Yalu River Estuary Terminal Inland River Cruise has a series of Yalu River cruise ships, which is an ideal place to enjoy the scenery of the Yalu River and get close to North Korea.

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.