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Āndōng. Wade–Giles. An 1 -tung 1. Dandong (simplified Chinese: 丹东; traditional Chinese: 丹東; pinyin: Dāndōng; lit. "Red East"), formerly known as Andong, is a coastal prefecture-level city in southeastern Liaoning province, in the northeastern region of People's Republic of China.
Boasting lush and verdant mountains, jade-like rivers and stretching coastlines, the natural scenery in Dandong is comparable to that of in Suzhou and Hangzhou. And Dandong is neither too cold in winter nor too hot in summer.
Oct 1, 2021 · Dandong is small with unique cultural energy, and the crowds aren’t as large as they are in more popular spots in China, such as Shanghai. Your itinerary in Dandong may not be as jam-packed as your Shanghai travel guide, but the border town has its own special draw cards that some tourists love.
Jul 12, 2017 · Dandong attracts many South Koreans interested in a look at their North Korean brethren. Curious tourists can take pleasure boats or even speed boats that get very close to the banks of the North...
Visitors usually come to Dandong for its close vicinity to the North Korean border. Situated at the confluence of the Yalu River and the Yellow Sea in the southeast of Liaoning Peninsula, facing the North Korean town of Sinuiju across the Yalu River, small Dandong enjoys its reputation as the largest border city in China.
Dec 22, 2013 · North Korea is one of the world's most hermit-like countries, so it's rare to get a chance to meet people who live there. But the Chinese border town of Dandong is different.
Oct 1, 2017 · Being the only access point to North Korea from China, Dandong is home to an intriguing blend of both cultures. To my surprise, there were North Koreans conducting business in the city, North Korean waitresses serving in restaurants, and vendors selling North Korean goods in the streets.
Aug 23, 2024 · Dandong, city, southeastern Liaoning sheng (province), northeastern China. Dandong is a prefecture-level municipality (shi), and the territory under its administration includes not only the municipal area but also several counties occupying the entire North Korean border zone of Liaoning.
May 3, 2017 · From Dandong, across the Yalu River from North Korea, middle-class Chinese tourists can buy North Korean cigarettes and souvenirs, and gaze through binoculars at North Korean farmers plowing...
Jun 13, 2021 · It is now impossible to taste North Korea's flagship homemade beer in China's border city of Dandong, with leader Kim Jong Un apparently having little intention to let down his guard against the novel coronavirus.
