Yalu River Border Gate Scenic Area
鸭绿江国门景区
A border scenic area with the Ji'an port border gate and the Yalu River railway bridge, looking across to North Korea's Manpo city. It is the site of the 'First Crossing' of the Korean War.
The scenic area lies in Xiajiefang Village, Chengdong Subdistrict, about 7 km east of the city centre. It includes the Ji'an road border gate, the Yalu River railway bridge (a China–North Korea cross-river railway bridge completed in 1939), and memorial facilities for the Chinese People's Volunteers who went to fight in Korea. In 1950, the first units of the Volunteers crossed the Yalu River here, earning the site the name 'First Crossing of the Korean War'. From the gate's viewing platform you can look across to the streets and railway of Manpo in North Korea. Entry costs about 60 yuan and up (confirm with the park's official announcement). Carry your ID card in border areas. Photographing military facilities across the river is forbidden, as is shouting or throwing things across to the other side.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Yangyushi Yalu River Rafting
- Tomb of the General (Tomb of King Jangsu)
- Gwanggaeto Stele
- Tomb of King Gwanggaeto
- Yushan Tombs (Wukuifen Tomb No.5)
- Yalu Riverside Square
- Ji'an Museum
- Ji'an Morning Market