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Dandong: A Border City Where History Meets Modernity

🚗Dandong, formerly known as Andong, is a prefecture-level city in Liaoning Province. It is designated by the State Council as a crucial border port and a central city in the eastern Liaoning region, as well as a vital port city in the Liaoning Coastal Economic Belt. Located in the southeastern part of Liaoning Province, Dandong faces Sinuiju, North Korea, across the Yalu River to the east, borders the Yellow Sea to the south, Anshan to the west, Dalian to the southwest, and Benxi to the north. Its terrain gradually slopes down from northeast to southwest, and it has a warm temperate humid monsoon climate. The city covers a total area of 15,289.6 square kilometers. 🚗Situated on the northwest bank of the Yalu River in southeastern Liaoning Province, Dandong is China's largest border city. It lies in the southeastern part of the Liaodong Peninsula, at the confluence of the Yalu River and the Yellow Sea, in the heart of Northeast Asia. Dandong serves as a significant intersection of the Northeast Asian Economic Circle and the Bohai Economic Rim. It is the main land passage connecting the Korean Peninsula with China and Eurasia, the easternmost starting point of the Great Wall of China, and the northernmost starting point of China's coastline. It enjoys the unique advantages of being located along the coast, the river, and the border. 🚗Famous Attractions Yalu River Broken Bridge, Memorial Hall of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, Hushan Great Wall, Dalu Island, Fenghuang Mountain, Tianqiaogou, Qingshangou, Daliushu, Jinjiangshan Park 🚗Dandong in winter has a unique charm, especially the misty morning fog on the Yalu River, which creates a truly magical atmosphere. Be sure to visit the iron bridge at night for a dreamlike blend of modern and historical elements.
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Posted: Mar 9, 2025
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