Dandong

丹东|BorderRiversideHistoryMountains

At a Glance

Visa Policy
Check attraction-specific document and booking requirements before visiting.
Best Season
City, mountain, river and hot-spring attractions have different seasonal schedules; check each attraction before travelling.
Climate
Outdoor mountain and river activities depend on weather, visibility and operating arrangements.

Top Attractions

01Historic Walk

Yalu River Broken Bridge

鸭绿江断桥

Admission

CNY 30 admission; eligible concessions are CNY 15 or free under the applicable rules.

Typical Visit

About 30 minutes for the bridge walk; allow 1–2 hours with the separate riverside path.

02Historic Walk

Hushan Great Wall

虎山长城

Admission

CNY 60 in peak season; CNY 40–55 off-season. Confirm the current price at the ticket office.

Typical Visit

About 1–1.5 hours for the No. 4 wall-platform return route; 2–3 hours for the longer traverse.

03Historic Walk

Dandong Ship Scenic Area

丹东舰景区

Admission

Reference adult fare: CNY 40 on site or CNY 35 online; online tickets require at least one hour in advance. Trip.com currently states that non-Chinese nationals may not board.

Typical Visit

About 1 hour for the main areas; allow 1.5–2 hours for a closer visit.

04Nature Escape

Fenghuang Mountain (Dandong)

丹东凤凰山

Admission

CNY 80 admission in the 2026 peak-season notice; transport and high-altitude attractions are separate.

Typical Visit

About 2 hours for the lower-effort route, 3–4 hours for the classic route, or 5–6 hours for the panoramic circuit.

05City Guide

Yalu River Border Cruise (Dandong City)

鸭绿江中朝界河游船

Admission

Reference adult fare: about CNY 75 for standard products at either Tourist Pier No. 1 or No. 2; products and combination fares vary.

Typical Visit

Pier No. 1 sightseeing cruise: about 30 minutes to 1 hour. Pier No. 2 duration needs confirmation.

06Historic Walk

Dagushan Scenic Area

大孤山

Admission

Reference adult ticket: CNY 50; concessions depend on the applicable age and identification rules.

Typical Visit

About 2–3 hours for the lower and upper temple areas, including the uphill and downhill walk.

07Historic Walk

Memorial Hall of the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea

抗美援朝纪念馆

Admission

Free admission; advance reservation is required.

Typical Visit

About 2–3 hours for the full complex; about 1.5 hours for a focused gallery visit.

08Cultural Stop

Andong Old Street

安东老街

Admission

Free admission; no reservation is required.

Typical Visit

About 1–1.5 hours for Level 2; 2–3 hours with food and shopping on Level 1.

09Nature Escape

Hekou Scenic Area (Kuandian)

河口景区

Admission

Hekou Broken Bridge: CNY 30; local boat trip: about CNY 50, with separate tickets.

Typical Visit

About 1 hour for Hekou Broken Bridge; allow extra time for separate transfers to other sites.

10City Guide

Dandong Tianmu Junlan Hot Springs

丹东天沐君澜温泉

Admission

Hot-spring-only reference tickets: CNY 99 weekdays and CNY 119 weekends; day-ticket and hotel eligibility are separate.

Typical Visit

About 2–3 hours for a daytime soak.