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Journey to the China-North Korea Border

Day 1: City Tour and Experience the Atmosphere of North Korea • Arrive in Dandong by high-speed train and check into the hotel • Visit the Memorial Hall of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea (learn about the Korean War from the Chinese perspective) • Walk on the Broken Bridge on the Yalu River (feel the history through the war-torn bridge) • Stroll around Dandong Station area (experience the border atmosphere between China and North Korea) • Dinner: Enjoy authentic North Korean cuisine at a North Korean restaurant Day 2: Tour Spots Overlooking North Korea • Hushan Great Wall (the easternmost part of the Great Wall with a view of North Korean villages) • Yalu River Cruise (observe North Korean soldiers and daily life up close) • Dandong Old Street Market (experience local specialties and Korean culture) • Visit the Hekou Broken Bridge (another historical bridge) • Dinner: Enjoy local seafood cuisine Day 3: Enjoy the Nature and History of Dandong • Moon Island (a relaxing spot along the Yalu River) • Final sightseeing while viewing the Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge • Lunch: Dandong specialty 'Korean Cold Noodles' • Return to Shenyang by high-speed train and head home Recommended Spots 1. Broken Bridge on the Yalu River (a historical bridge with war scars) 2. Hushan Great Wall (the end of the Great Wall with a view of North Korean villages) 3. Yalu River Cruise (a rare experience to observe North Korea up close) Recommended Gourmet 1. Pyongyang Restaurant (North Korean restaurant/popular for cold noodles and bibimbap) 2. Dandong Old Street Seafood Market (fresh seafood cooked on the spot) 3. Yalu River Grilled Fish (famous grilled fish dish from the Yalu River) Recommended Hotels • Area with hotels: Around Dandong Station (convenient for sightseeing) • Hotel Name: Dandong Zhonglian Hotel • Hotel Address: Binjiang Middle Road, Zhenxing District, Dandong City, Liaoning Province Photo Spots 1. Hushan Great Wall Observation Deck (take photos with North Korean villages and nature in the background) 2. Deck of the Yalu River Cruise (perfect spot to capture North Korean buildings and soldiers) 3. Dandong Night View (along the Yalu River) (beautiful reflections of the illuminated bridge and river) Other Points • North Korean restaurants sometimes have local music and dance shows • The atmosphere on the cruise varies depending on the time of day, offering different experiences in the afternoon and evening • Dandong is a region rich in Korean culture, making it interesting to observe the food culture and streets
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Posted: Mar 22, 2025
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