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The most worthwhile place to visit on a one-day trip to Dandong

Places worth visiting on a one-day trip to Dandong include: Phoenix Mountain, Yalu River Broken Bridge, Hushan Great Wall, Jinjiang Mountain Park, Memorial Hall to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea, etc.

1. Fenghuang Mountain: Located 60 kilometers northwest of Dandong City and 3 kilometers southeast of Fengcheng City, it is famous for its beautiful mountain scenery and is known as the "Famous Mountain at the Gate of the Country" and "The First Mountain on the Great Wall" . In summer, Fenghuang Mountain is quiet, cool and has a pleasant environment. It is a famous summer resort in Liaodong. In the golden autumn of October, the mountains are covered with red maples, making it an excellent place to appreciate the leaves and enjoy autumn.

2. Yalu River Broken Bridge: Located on the Yalu River in Dandong, it is one of the iconic attractions in Dandong. Built in 1911 by the Railway Bureau of the Japanese Governor-General in Korea, the then colonial agency, the bridge is 944.2 meters long. From November 1950 to February 1951, the invading US military aircraft bombed the bridge indiscriminately many times, turning the bridge into an abandoned bridge. The four remaining bridges on the Chinese side have been preserved to this day as a historical witness of the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea. It is customary to call it "broken bridge".

3. Hushan Great Wall: Located on the bank of the Yalu River 15 kilometers northeast of Dandong City, it is the easternmost end of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall. The current Great Wall was rebuilt on the original site in 1992. The Hushan Great Wall is approximately 1,250 meters long, the plank road across Hushan along the Great Wall is about two kilometers long and can be visited on foot. There are many scenic spots in the scenic area such as the city tower, the Great Wall, the ancient plank road, and the Sleeping Guanyin, as well as a Great Wall History Museum.

4. Jinjiang Mountain Park: Located on the southern slope of Jinjiang Mountain in the north of Dandong City, 1.8 kilometers away from the bank of the Yalu River, it was founded in 1905 and is the largest comprehensive park in Dandong. The park is divided into five major viewing areas, including the landscape tourist area, the botanical garden, the zoo area, the cultural park and the children's amusement park. The entire park is located on the mountain, with scattered pavilions and beautiful scenery. It integrates recreation, cultural and sports activities, and historical education. comprehensive park.

5. Memorial Hall to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea: Located on Yinghua Mountain in the north of Dandong City, it was built in 1958 and was originally the location of the Chinese People’s Volunteer Army command post. The memorial hall is divided into an exhibition hall, a panoramic painting hall, and a memorial tower. It displays the history of the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea from all aspects. Not only can you learn about the deeds of the fighting heroes, but you can also see many weapons and wartime daily necessities and a 360-degree restoration of the battlefield scene. The panorama is quite stunning.

For the above content, refer to Baidu Encyclopedia - Dandong Phoenix Mountain Baidu Encyclopedia - Memorial Hall to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea