Wulong Mountain
五龙山风景区
A forested mountain area northwest of Dandong's urban district with a main peak of 708 metres; autumn foliage and the Ming-era Lingfeng Temple are highlights, and it is easy to reach by bus for a half-day hike.
Wulong Mountain lies about 14 to 17 kilometres northwest of Dandong's urban area, in the Wulongbei area of Zhen'an District. It belongs to the Changbai Mountain range, with a main peak of 708.5 metres. It takes its name from five peaks that resemble five dragons. The mountain is densely forested, with azaleas in spring and maples in autumn. Lingfeng Temple, first built at the end of the Ming dynasty, is a multi-courtyard temple complex. Other sights include the Buddha Grotto and the Chanting Buddha Stone. Climbing up and down takes about 3 to 4 hours. Tickets cost several dozen yuan, and elderly visitors and students receive discounts. Shuttle buses and bus route 11 serve the area from near Dandong Station, and there are hot springs nearby at Wulongbei.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Wulongbei Hot Spring
- Jinjiangshan Park
- Andong Old Street
- Memorial of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea
- Yalu River Cruise
- Yalu River Broken Bridge
- Yalu River Park & Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge
- Moon Island