[2025 Donggang Attraction] Travel Guide for Dalu Island (Updated Jun)

✨ ​​Dandong June Summer Escape Guide｜2 Days to Explore the Small Border Town between China and North Korea! Waterfalls, Great Wall—all included, only 600 RMB per person for an amazing time～ Dandong, Liaoning’s “border sweetheart,” in June the Yalu River looks like it’s been splashed with mint green paint—23°C river breeze paired with the spicy and sour Korean cold noodles, even the air carries the fresh scent of yellow clams! This is the easternmost starting point of the Great Wall, 3 hours by high-speed train from Shenyang, 2 hours by car to Ji’an, perfect for a weekend pretending to be in a Korean drama～ 📅 ​​【2-Day Itinerary】​​ ​​Day 1: Red Memories + Riverside Romance​​ 🌞 ​​Morning​​ ​​Yalu River Broken Bridge​​: Free! Go at 8 AM when it’s least crowded, the rusty steel bridge looks like an illustration from a history book. Rent a Korean ethnic costume for 30 RMB to take photos, across the river is North Korea’s Sinuiju with its windmill fields～ ​​War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea Memorial Hall​​: Free! Immersive experience of heroic spirit, watch a giant circular cinema documentary about the volunteer army crossing the river, bring tissues if you’re emotional! 🌆 ​​Noon​​ ​​Goryeo Street Soy Sauce Crab Specialty Store​​: Live swimming swimming crabs marinated in sauce, crab roe as creamy as ice cream, paired with seaweed rice rolls for a soul-satisfying bite! 🌙 ​​Evening​​ ​​Andong Old Street​​: Free! Travel back to the 1980s Northeast China, try 5 RMB per serving of pan-fried glutinous rice cakes (crispy outside, chewy inside with sesame sauce), watch an old man perform sugar painting, and there’s a vintage photo studio on the second floor～Stay at “Dandong Furui De Hotel,” the river view room’s floor-to-ceiling window frames the Broken Bridge night scene perfectly! ​​Day 2: Phoenix Mountain Thrills + Island Relaxation​​ 🌞 ​​Morning​​ ​​Phoenix Mountain Glass Walkway​​: 80 RMB ticket, the cliff steps on the old ox’s back are so narrow you have to turn sideways, but standing on the glass watching the sea of clouds roll feels like you’re the heroine of a cultivation novel! 🌆 ​​Noon​​ ​​Changbai Mountain BBQ​​: Dandong yellow clams grilled directly over charcoal, the moment the shell pops with a “pop,” the fresh juice splashes onto the next table! 🌙 ​​Evening​​ ​​Dalu Island Tide Hunting​​: 80 RMB per person by boat, at dusk carry a small bucket to dig for clams, the beach feels like walking on cotton candy～Stay at “Dalu Island Fisherman’s Homestay,” at night the owner will take you to the reef to find glowing sea creatures! ⭐ ​​【Must-Visit List】​​ ​​Hushan Great Wall​​: Open 7:30-17:00, starting point of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall! Climb to the highest point to see farmland in both China and North Korea, the slide down costs 30 RMB per person and is thrilling～ ​​Hekou Peach Blossom Island​​: Free! Although you miss the peach blossoms in June, take a boat tour (50 RMB) to see the “Place Where Peach Blossoms Bloom” sung by Jiang Dawei, the river breeze is 10 times more comfortable than air conditioning! ​​Yalu River Cruise​​: Night cruise 68 RMB per person, the light show on both sides is surreal—the Chinese side neon lights flicker, the North Korean side is pitch black. ​​Machangdong Butcher Shop​​: 60 RMB per person for Korean drama-style grilled pork belly, mountain onion wrapped meat is spicy and sour to cut the grease, staff will grill it to crispy perfection! ​​Jinjiangshan Park​​: Free! Local morning exercise spot, pavilion on the hilltop overlooks the whole city, the rose wall in June is breathtakingly beautiful～ 🚌 ​​【Transportation Tips】​​ ​​Airport → City​​: Airport shuttle bus 10 RMB direct to Broken Bridge, don’t take a taxi! ​​City Bus​​: Route 303 goes directly to Phoenix Mountain, Route 126 loops the river, great for photos (the upper deck seats have amazing views). ​​Tough Experience​​: Phoenix Mountain’s “Arrow Eye Peak” requires climbing iron chains with hands and feet, I split two fingernails… but after reaching the top, drinking 20 RMB iced blueberry juice instantly revived me! 💡 ​​【Tips: Take My Advice!】​​ ✅ ​​Why Go​​: Prices so low it’s funny (strawberries 5 RMB per jin), no filter needed for photos, history buffs and foodies will be thrilled! ❌ ​​Downsides​​: Occasional haze in June, river looks gray; most Korean ethnic restaurants close by 2 PM, eat early. 🍜 ​​【5 Must-Try Foods】​​ ​​Yellow Clam Fried Noodles​​: Unique to Dandong! Coarse grain noodles soaked in seafood juice, clam meat tender and dancing on your tongue～ ​​Korean Ethnic Rice Sausage​​: Pork intestine stuffed with glutinous rice and pig’s blood, steamed and dipped in spicy onion sauce, sticky and chewy with the texture of blood sausage! ​​Strawberry Pancakes​​: Made with Dandong 99 strawberries piled high, cream sweetness just right, perfect for afternoon tea photos～ ​​Korean-Style Pork Spine Soup​​: Pork spine stewed with spicy kimchi until tender, potato noodles soak up the broth, can’t stop slurping! ​​Iced Blueberry Juice​​: Made from Kuandian specialty blueberries, sweet and sour and thick enough to coat the glass, a life-saving drink for hiking. 💰 ​​【2-Day Budget】​​ ​​Stay​​: Furui De Hotel 400 RMB + Fisherman’s Homestay 200 RMB, river view and starry sky both covered! ​​Eat​​: Soy sauce crab 120 + BBQ 80 + night market 50, 250 RMB to eat until you can’t walk～ ​​Play​​: Cruise 68 + Phoenix Mountain 80 + Tide hunting 80, student ID half price saves you a lot! ​​Total ≈ 600 RMB​​, feels like you’re getting a great deal on the border line～ Touch the warmth of history in the rusty scent of the Broken Bridge, get scared stiff but laugh out loud on the Phoenix Mountain cliff, the night market auntie stuffing you with strawberries so sweet they touch your heart… This small town uses the evening breeze of the Yalu River and Korean ethnic spicy sauce to make you forget all your KPIs! 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🌅 In the northeastern corner of China, on the sea at the eastern end of Liaoning Province, there is a mysterious place called Dalu Island. It is the largest island in the Yalu River estuary and is known as the "Emerald on the Yellow Sea." There are stretches of coastline, crystal clear water, and abundant seafood resources, forming a refreshing seaside picture. ☀️🪨 🌴 Dalu Island has lush vegetation and flowers bloom all year round. Especially in spring and summer, the island is full of flowers, butterflies and bees are flying, and the air is filled with a faint floral fragrance, as if you are in a natural greenhouse garden. Walking there, you can feel the purest breath of nature and completely relax your body and mind. 🌺蜫 ☀️ In the early morning, when the first ray of sunshine penetrates the mist and shines on the soft sandy beach, the golden light interweaves with the blue water to form a beautiful scenery. At this time, you can choose to take a walk on the beach, or find a high point to overlook and welcome the arrival of a new day. 🌅🏖️ 📸 Travel guide tips: Best tourist season: spring and autumn, with mild climate and beautiful scenery. Be prepared with sunscreen, especially in summer when ultraviolet rays are stronger at the beach. Pay attention to safety when participating in marine activities and follow the guidance of professionals. Respect local customs and experience island culture. Dalu Island is a paradise far away from the hustle and bustle, a dreamland that makes people fascinated. Here, you can temporarily put aside the worries of the world, embrace the beauty of nature, and enjoy a peaceful and comfortable island time. 👣Blue Warm reminder: Protect the environment and travel in a civilized manner so that this natural beauty can be preserved forever. 🌟

🎀Hi, I am Alalei👧, a local expert in Shenyang, a travel blogger who knows how to save money, eat well, and have fun✌️ 🌷It's time to visit islands in the summer. Here are 5 small niche islands that are less crowded, clean, and cheap! 1️⃣Dandong Zhang Island 📍Zhang Island Village, Beijingzi Town, Donggang City, Dandong City, Liaoning Province 🚗Drive to Zhang Island Passenger Terminal to buy a ticket and board the ship🚢/Take the high-speed train to Bejingzi Station and take a taxi to Zhang Island Passenger Terminal 🅿Parking is 20 yuan for one day and one night, the ferry ticket is 80 yuan, and children under 1.2 meters are free. The ferry schedule is related to the tide time, you can ask the accommodation owner for specific times. I suggest going early to catch the first ferry. 🌊No dogs allowed, the island is inhabited by locals, no large supermarkets, mainly seafood ingredients, a newly developed island. 2️⃣Dandong Dalu Island 📍 🚗Transportation: Drive to Dalu Island Pier, buy a ticket at the pier and take a boat to the island. The ticket is 95 yuan per person (including 5 yuan insurance) for the trip. The return ticket is 90 yuan per person. The boat ride is fast, taking about 15 minutes to reach the island. There will be a free bus to take passengers to different stops. You need to ask the hotel in advance which stop to get off at. 🌊A well-developed tourist island, accommodation and food are relatively expensive, more commercialized, dogs are allowed. 3️⃣Huludao Xingcheng Juehua Island 📍Juehua Island Township, Xingcheng City, Huludao City, Liaoning Province 🚗Island transportation: Take a boat from Xingcheng Juehua Island Water Transport Terminal, round-trip ticket for Huahao boat is 120 yuan/person, the one-way trip takes about 25 minutes. From July to August, boats depart from 7 am to 5 pm, usually when full, with no fixed schedule. 🌊A place suitable for leisure and vacation away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Stay for a few days, go beachcombing, dig in the sand, swim in the sea, eat some seafood, enjoy the sea breeze, relieve stress, watch the sunrise on the east beach, and the sunset. Buy seafood directly from fishermen, swim in the south sea. The beach is soft, the sea is clear, and you can catch crabs. Be sure to contact the accommodation owner in advance to confirm room pictures, distance from the sea, and whether they offer pick-up and drop-off services. 🌷Catch the end of the summer vacation and plan a trip to these niche islands!

Dalu Island Dandong Dalu Island is the largest island along the northern coastline, approximately 10 nautical miles from the coast of Gushan Town. The tides have a significant impact here, and ferries can generally only travel back and forth in the morning. Therefore, traveling to Dalu Island requires an overnight stay on the island. Dalu Island is now a place for marine fishing and seawater aquaculture, with three villages and hundreds of fishing households still living here. On September 17, 1894, the Battle of the Yellow Sea of the First Sino-Japanese War broke out in the waters not far from Dalu Island. Four Chinese warships, "Zhiyuan," "Jingyuan," "Chaoyong," and "Yangwei," were sunk. A few days later, more than a hundred bodies of Chinese soldiers floated to the beaches around Dalu Island. The villagers brought these bodies to Dalu Island for burial and built the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers of the First Sino-Japanese War for them. There is also a "Deng Shichang Tomb" on Dalu Island, but Deng Shichang sank with his warship during the battle, so this tomb is likely just a cenotaph or may contain nothing at all, serving as a place for people to remember the martyrs. Dalu Island is now also a very popular tourist destination, fulfilling people's various imaginations of an island. Dalu Island can be described as a tranquil paradise.

|Dandong Donggang Dalu Island is a niche island. During the National Day, there are not many people. If you plan to cook seafood by yourself in Donggang, you can stay in Donggang for a day. The seafood is cheap and fresh. If you don't have this idea, you can go directly to the island. The ferry ticket is 90/person, one way, about 20min. After getting off the ship, there is a free bus. You can also take it when you leave. It's a good place to catch the sea. In the afternoon, when the tide recedes, there are many people catching the sea. It's not fine sand, but some black sand grains. There are many, many seagulls on the shore. It's beautiful! There are sea snails, clams, hermit crabs, and small crabs everywhere. You can pick up a full basket. There are many accommodations on the island, ranging from 100-1000. The environment is also quite good. The closer ones can see the sea while lying in the room. It's very quiet at night and won't be disturbed. As for eating, I randomly chose a restaurant and it was very delicious. The sea fish and other dishes are very fresh and the taste is very good. There is a food street, but I personally feel it's average, not very clean, and not very fresh.