Dandong || By the Yalu River, a Border City
by rissolesowl
Mar 3, 2025
📍【Location】
Along the Yalu River, Dandong City, Liaoning Province
(Navigate to 👉 Yalu River Broken Bridge Scenic Area)
📜【A Century of History】
This bridge holds half of modern history‼️
• Construction started in 1909, completed in 1911 🛠️
• Built by the Railway Bureau of the Japanese Governor-General of Korea
• Destroyed during the Korean War in 1950 💥
💔【The Truth About the Broken Bridge】
China preserved 4 remaining bridge spans → today's "Broken Bridge" site
North Korea removed 8 bridge spans → only lonely bridge piers remain
(Standing by the riverbank, you can see the history of both countries at a glance🌫️)
📸【Must-Photograph Spots】
1️⃣ Close-up of the Broken Bridge ➠ Touch the scars of war
2️⃣ Panoramic view of the river ➠ Rainy day atmosphere at its fullest🌧️
3️⃣ Sunrise and sunset ➠ Stunning golden silhouettes🌇
4️⃣ The opposite North Korean shore ➠ Capture the mysterious country with a telephoto lens📱
⚠️【Tips】
🎫 Ticket: 30 RMB/person
⏰ Open 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
🕰️ Recommended visit time: 1-2 hours
🧥 Large temperature difference between day and night in Dandong, remember to dress warmly!
Standing on the broken bridge, with the sound of rain dripping, it feels as if the gunfire from 70 years ago is echoing in your ears... This bridge is not cold steel, but a breathing history textbook📖. Worth experiencing and remembering for everyone✨.
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