Yalu River Broken Bridge
Liaoning · China
Lunch for break. After go to Andong food market, next Moon Island-you can be panoramic view of the scenery on both sides of the Korean peninsula. Next visit Yalu River Broken Bridge-It is a war relic type tourist attraction restored and developed in 1993, named "broken bridge of yalu river".The broken bridge seems to be an old man standing in the river, memorizing the heroic deeds of the Chinese people's volunteer army. at last you will be transfer back to hotel.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Yalu River Broken Bridge
Welcome to Dandong, a city that breathes the complex history of the twentieth century. Standing here on the banks of the Yalu River, you are at the threshold of one of the world's most unique borders. …
Listen in the app2The Threshold — Entrance and the Iron Gates
As you pass through the entrance gate and step onto the initial concrete section of the bridge, you are treading on a foundation laid by the Imperial Japanese Army during their occupation of the region. This structure was…
Listen in the app3The Artillery Memorial — Monuments of the Volunteers
A short walk further onto the bridge brings you to a series of commemorative statues. These bronze figures represent the Chinese People's Volunteers who participated in the Korean War. …
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We have now reached the most significant part of the structure—the terminus. This is where the bridge abruptly ends in the middle of the river. …
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As you descend from the bridge and walk along the riverside promenade, you enter a vibrant commercial zone that exists only because of the border. Here, vendors sell a variety of North Korean goods that have been brought across…
Listen in the app6Andong Old Street — A Glimpse into the Past
Walking a few blocks away from the river, you find yourself at Andong Old Street. 'Andong' was the colonial-era name for Dandong, and this indoor themed street attempts to recreate the atmosphere of the city during the early 20th…
Listen in the app7The Mao Zedong Statue and the Transit Hub
Our final stop is the area surrounding the Dandong Railway Station. Dominating the plaza is a massive statue of Mao Zedong, his arm outstretched towards the city. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our journey at the Yalu River Broken Bridge, we are left with more than just photographs of a severed structure. We have witnessed a landscape where history is not confined to textbooks but is etched into the very…
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What is Yalu River Broken Bridge?
Yalu River Broken 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 | 40.1173, 124.3882 |
| Last updated |
