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Female solo travel guide to Dandong

Here’s a concise and organized female solo travel guide for a 2-night trip to Dandong from Shenyang, covering all key aspects with safety and convenience in mind: 🚆 Getting There - From Shenyang: Take high-speed train (G/D trains, ~1.5–2 hrs) to Dandong Station. - Booking: Use Trip.com for tickets & hotel. - Arrival: Reach Day 1 afternoon, check into hotel. 🏨 Hotels (Book on Trip.com) - Budget: Home Inn (near train station) Day 2 (Full Day Exploration) 1. 7:30 AM: Didi to Hushan Great Wall (book in advance; fewer drivers). - 8:00 AM: Arrive, enter (pre-book ticket on Trip.com). - Climb Tips: Bring walking stick, water, energy drinks. Rest at steep stairs. - Unique Experience: Hear North Korean military drills (~8:30 AM). 2. 10:00 AM: Didi to Yalu River Broken Bridge (pre-book return ride). - Walk the bridge (ticket on Trip.com), buy souvenirs. 3. Lunch: Local seafood 4. Afternoon: - Yalu River Cruise (tickets at pier; smooth ride along NK border). - Korean Dress Photo Shoot (rent Hanbok + makeup near bridge; haggle for price). ⚠️ Safety Tips for Solo Female Travellers - Didi: Pre-book early-morning rides (limited drivers at Hushan). - North Korea Views: Avoid waving/flashing cameras at soldiers. - Dress: Comfortable t-shirt, pant and hiking shoes for Great Wall. - Have enough phone battery. - Save all the locations in your trip in local maps. Use your map all the time. 🚆 Return to Shenyang - Day 3: Check out, take high-speed train back. - Sit on a massage chair and get a good massage while you wait. You can easily pay via WeChat. #solotravel #femaletraveller
Posted: May 25, 2025
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