How is Dandong, Liaoning?

The climate here is very good, there is no strong wind, no heavy rain, no high temperature, no severe cold, there is snow in winter and no drought in summer.

Dandong is said to have the largest wetland in Asia, with many wild ducks. But you can only see duck paw prints up close, and the ducks have already flown away.

There is very little pollution here. All the factories that could be closed have been closed. The water in the Yalu River is much better than when I was a child. Some small creatures (such as noodle fish) have begun to come back. The tap water in Dandong is better and you can drink it directly. You can't see the scale in the kettle or thermos bottle. There seems to be no shortage of water here.

The urban area of ??Dandong is relatively small, like a long and narrow river beach, so the houses and roads are very crowded, and the population density is comparable to Tokyo, Japan;

There are few barriers on the roads in Dandong And the isolation zone, maybe because the road is relatively narrow, pedestrians often cross the road, which is not surprising.

Taxi drivers in Dandong drive more brutally, because it is difficult to be profitable without competing for the right of way. But they all have nice eyes and a strong sense of service. As long as you give the slightest indication, they will stop the car and even open the door for you. But don’t be picky about taking a taxi on rainy days, snowy days, and holidays.

Continuing from the previous article, because taxis in Dandong are more brutal than driving and there are many of them, people like me coming back from other places have to either follow others across the road or wait for several minutes. If you are a foreigner, when crossing the road, don’t think that if you run a few steps quickly, you will give way to a car. The taxi may pass in front of you! Of course, if it is a private car, the situation will be much better, but he may be scolded by the taxi behind him... After all, people want effectiveness and efficiency, and the market conditions are different, so I hope we can understand each other.

There are very few taxis in Dandong with explosion-proof barriers, and there are almost no cases of 'car snatching'. Perhaps it is because the traffic here is so congested that it is difficult to escape (don't tell me you want to run to North Korea);

Let’s talk about some food:

Dandong’s strawberries are very delicious. It is recommended to try them. The melons (cantaloupe) are also very good, but 90 is too much on the market. 'Medicine', there is a lot of water in the melon pulp, which is very heavy. Although it is 'sweet', it is uncomfortable to eat. For really good melons, the pulp is dry and the melons are very light. I’m afraid you need to find a chance to go to the countryside to taste them.

The seafood in Dandong is good. The price is not cheap, but it is very fresh. But remember: the freshest seafood is placed dry on the chopping board and is alive, followed by hard and green seafood. . If the seafood is soft, missing arms or legs, and is a little red, don’t buy it. Seafood raised in water may not be delicious. Although it is fresh, it may be very thin due to hunger. The exception is clams (mussels), which are put in the water to spit out the sand inside.

In summer, Dandong is full of barbecues all over the streets, and they taste so good! If you don’t understand, just join in wherever there are more people, that’s right.

Roasted corn is delicious too! It's more "baomi" here, so you have to eat it freshly, as it won't taste good if it's been left out for a long time.

Let’s talk about fun:

You can go to Sinuiju, North Korea, and the round trip is included in one day. Across the river, it feels like time has gone back 30 years. Going to Pyongyang is a different story.

For places around Dandong, it is recommended to visit Kuandian, such as near Qingshangou and Hupigou. The green mountains and green waters are quite good, and the food is also very good. But also pay attention to safety.

You can also go to Donggang to dig for some seafood. The beach here is black with black mud. It is not as beautiful as the beach, but it is richer and there are many things that can be dug.

If you come in autumn, you can also go to the mountains to get some chestnuts (called "Li Bang" pronounced Peng softly). Chestnuts look like hedgehogs on the trees. The thorns are very long. If you can run fast, you can Kick under the tree.

The Hushan Ming Great Wall in Dandong seems to be the easternmost end of the Great Wall. You can take a commemorative photo there, but be careful not to step on the crops.

You can buy some Korean 'Korean pickles' sold at the farmer's market and try them. There are many kinds, most of which are fermented and cannot be eaten in other places.

You can also try Korean restaurants, but the prices in some restaurants are extremely high. It is recommended to try more popular restaurants, such as Korean cold noodles (buckwheat noodles) and Korean cakes (the ones with adzuki bean noodles on the outside) ), all very good. It’s still the same suggestion: go where there are more people. .

From the standards of outsiders, the women in Dandong are more beautiful, taller and taller, although they speak in a rather uncouth dialect. No matter what your purpose is in interacting with them, don't be too stingy.

Finally, it is recommended to find an acquaintance in Dandong to play with.