Travel to Dandong, a Border City of Memories

DANDONG, a border city of memories, is located in Liaoning Province in northeastern China and marks the eastern end of the Great Wall of China. The Yalu River forms the border between the city and North Korea. I traveled here by train, and upon exiting the train station, I was greeted by a grand statue of Chairman Mao Zedong, standing proudly and facing the vast land of China. Initially, I thought this was a small town, but upon seeing it with my own eyes, I realized it is quite developed. The main tourist attraction is the Friendship Bridge, where tourists take photos with the old or broken bridge, which has a steel structure but was partially destroyed during the Korean War. Today, it serves as a historical tourist spot that attracts many visitors. The city is bustling with activity, featuring shopping centers, various 4-star hotels, and numerous restaurants that mostly close around 8 PM. I passed by a dumpling shop that served delicious shrimp dumplings. The city gets dark early but also brightens early, similar to the mainland, due to its latitude near Korea. Traveling here is easy; you can take a high-speed train from Shenyang, the provincial capital, or from Dalian, which is also convenient. #wattosann