Yalu River Bridge
Liaoning · China
Then China and north Korea border in one step-at the foot of the Great Wall of hushan is the nearest place to the water border of China and Korea.In the Yalu river, as long as you do not go ashore, it is not considered crossing the border. after continue to cruise ships along the Yalu river that marks the border between China and north Korea-Drove to the Yalu river the China-north Korea border cruise ship cruise terminal, the Yalu river boat trip, watch along the north Korea's main attractions are: the deficit, nine in the islands, Xiongnu pavilion, the women's barracks, power tower, Weigand temple, fort, general villa (officers), north Korea homeliness, checkpoints, wheel ferry, collective farms, port site in this setup the armed border (the north, four one of the border guard) north Korean soldiers patrolling the ferry, etc., feel to the foreign country.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Yalu River Bridge
Welcome to the Yalu River Bridge in Dandong, perhaps one of the most politically and historically evocative sites in East Asia. We are standing on the edge of China, looking across the Yalu River toward Sinuiju, the fourth…
Listen in the app2The Broken Bridge (Duanqiao) — Twisted Iron
Our exploration begins on the spans of the Broken Bridge itself. This iron structure was originally a swing bridge built by the Japanese colonial government to facilitate their expansion into Manchuria. …
Listen in the app3Viewing Sinuiju — The North Korean Horizon
From the edge of the Broken Bridge, we have a clear, unobstructed view of Sinuiju. This city is a fascinating study in contrast. …
Listen in the app4Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge — The Living Artery
Just a hundred meters to our north stands the Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge, the active sibling of the Broken Bridge. Also built by the Japanese in the late 1930s, this bridge survived the bombings of the Korean War and today…
Listen in the app5The Dandong Boardwalk — Life on the Edge
Stretching along the Chinese bank of the Yalu River is the Dandong Boardwalk, a vibrant public space that serves as the social heart of the city. Here, the weight of history meets the energy of daily life. …
Listen in the app6Korean War Memorials and Local Statues
Along the boardwalk, you will encounter several statues and monuments dedicated to the Chinese People's Volunteers who fought in the Korean War. These bronze figures are often depicted in heroic poses, charging forward with…
Listen in the app7The Culinary Border — Korean Cuisine in Dandong
Our final section takes us slightly inland from the riverbank to the vibrant Korean restaurants and markets that define Dandong's cultural landscape. Because of its location, Dandong has a large population of ethnic Koreans, as…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our tour of the Yalu River Bridge and its surroundings, let us reflect on the profound complexity of this place. We have stood on a bridge that ends in mid-air, a literal and metaphorical break in the history of…
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What is Yalu River Bridge?
Yalu River Bridge is a place in Liaoning · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Liaoning · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 40.1193, 124.3940 |
| Last updated |
