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🇨🇳 A Travel Guide to the Yalu River Bridge, a Symbol of Dandong

#TravelGuide ☝️The Yalu River Bridge (鸭绿江铁路桥) was a steel bridge built by Japan between 1909 and 1911 to control Manchuria and transport military and resources. It was destroyed by a US air raid during the Korean War in 1950, leaving only a portion of the bridge on the Chinese side, now known as the "Broken Bridge." It's a bridge that evokes many thoughts from a Korean perspective. 🧾 Historical Background •Construction began in 1909 and was completed in 1911 (originally approximately 944.2m long). It was built as part of the Japanese colonial railway network. •In November 1950, repeated US Air Force bombings destroyed the bridge, "severing it in half." The remaining portion on the Chinese side (approximately four spans) has since been preserved and used as a historical monument. 🏛️ Viewing Points •Climb onto the bridge and walk along the riverside (the remaining section on the Chinese side) to observe the scenery of Sinuiju, North Korea. Around the bridge, there are information boards and photos commemorating the war, but these are written from the Chinese perspective, so they may be inconvenient for Koreans. •From the end of the bridge, the North Korean riverbank, the remaining bridge parts (steel structures), and the illuminated view of the broken bridge at night are great photo spots. 🚶♀️ Visiting Information •Location: Yalu Riverside, Dandong - No. 0, Jiangyan Road, Zhenxing District, Dandong City, Danning Province •Admission: 30 yuan (recommended to purchase a cruise package on Trip.com) 🆕 The "newly built bridge" next to the broken bridge is the New Yalu River Bridge (新鸭绿江大桥), a large road bridge built in the 2010s to connect China and North Korea. Perhaps due to the UN's strengthened sanctions against North Korea, traffic is rare, but a nearby restaurant owner says a few trucks carrying groceries do pass by occasionally. ⚠️ Things to Know Before Visiting (Safety, Etiquette, Precautions) •Dan-gyo is a tourist destination on the China-North Korea border, so security and surveillance are strict. Be careful when taking photos. •Winter winds are strong and the perceived temperature is very low. Some sections are icy, so be careful not to slip.
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Posted: Dec 12, 2025
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