Dandong, formerly known as Andong, is a coastal prefecture-level city in southeastern Liaoning province, in the northeastern region of People's Republic of China.
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13 Facts About Dandong
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Dandong has therefore had a dynamic history because of its strategic location for the northeast's rich natural resources and because of its convenient access to the ocean.
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Dandong is located on the western border of North Korea and the northwest shore of the Yalu River, facing Sinuiju to the southeast.
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Dandong is divided into 3 districts, 2 towns, and one autonomous county:.
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From November 1950 to February 1951, Dandong's Sino–Korean Friendship Bridge was bombed by the United States during the Korean War, as was an older iron bridge leading to North Korea.
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On 20 January 1965, the city adopted its present name of Dandong, which means "red east, " to avoid the connotations of its previous name, which was considered imperialistic by some.
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In 2001, Dandong was granted the "Best Tourist Destination City" award by the National Tourism Administration.
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Dandong is a multi-ethnic area, with 29 ethnic groups, including Han, Manchu, Mongolian, Hui, Korean, and Xibe.
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Port of Dandong is located on the right bank at the mouth of the Yalu River.
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Dai Yulin, secretary of the Dandong City Committee of the Chinese Communist Party noted that Dandong's unique geography ensures that the city is a hub for land-sea transportation, connecting 90 ports in over 70 countries.
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