Wulongbei Hot Spring
五龙背温泉
A long-established hot spring town on Dandong's northern outskirts, whose water has been known since ancient times as 'sacred water'; many hot spring hotels offer soaking, making it a good place to unwind after touring Wulong Mountain.
Wulongbei Hot Spring lies in Wulongbei Town in Zhen'an District, Dandong, and takes its name from its location behind Wulong Mountain. The weakly alkaline spring water has been recorded since the Tang dynasty, and in modern times the town became a famous health resort in Liaodong. Today it has many hot spring hotels and sanatoriums offering indoor and outdoor pools, herbal baths and accommodation. Soaking in an outdoor hot spring in the snow is especially popular in winter. The town is about 20 kilometres from Dandong's urban area. You can reach it by train to Wulongbei Station or by taxi in about 30 minutes, and it is often visited on the same day as Wulong Mountain Scenic Area. Prices vary considerably between establishments, so book in advance during holidays.
Opening hours
Varies by hotel; mostly 10:00–23:00
Nearby sights
- Wulong Mountain
- Jinjiangshan Park
- Memorial of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea
- Andong Old Street
- Yalu River Cruise
- Yalu River Broken Bridge
- Yalu River Park & Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge
- Moon Island