If you’re visiting China and you want to learn more about North Korean culture, then visit Dandong, the southeastern Liaoning province. It is the largest border city of China separated from North Korea by the Yalu river. Its strategic location made it the major trade route and port city where imported goods from the United States and North Korea flowed and flourished the Chinese economy. Awarded in 2001 as the Best Tourist City and in 2005 as the Cleanest City, Dandong is where you’ll find the Great Wall of China’s eastern end. This ancient city that dates back to the Zhou Dynasty is popularly visited for two of its main attractions. Tiger Mountain Great Wall is the eastern tip of the Ming Dynasty Walls, famous for its awesome landscape. Yalu River is where you have a good view of North Korea from its shores and have a taste of their delicious Korean cuisine. Come visit Dandong and check into one of the Airbnb vacation rentals we’ve listed below. The wide variety of accommodations offer home-like stays with pocket-friendly prices.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on February 02, 2024.
1. Family apartment in Edo City
This lovely Japanese-style apartment is in a building by the Yalu River, near the China-DPRK Friendship bridge, Riverside Carnival playground, Korean consulate, and Bay gate park. The modestly-sized apartment is owned by a young mom and she decorated the interiors with child-friendly decor. It has clean white walls with lots of plants and small figurines on display. The open layout contains a queen bed, a living room with a sofa bed and a flat-screen TV, a small fully-equipped kitchen with a breakfast nook, and a private bathroom enclosed by glass walls and sliding doors. It’s a cozy accommodation for four guests who will also enjoy use of free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, heating, free essentials, the hot tub, game console, and elevator access. Paid parking is available on the property while street parking is free.
Dandong, Liaoning, ChinaAccommodates: 4
2. Private room near Yalu River
The house where the room belongs to is in the high-end district in the city center, ten minutes away from the train station & Yalu River broken bridge, and 50 meters (54.6 yards) away from Yalu River. The bedroom is a spacious accommodation for two guests. It has wide windows, a cozy double bed, desk space, air-conditioning, cabinets, heating, and free Wi-Fi. There is a private bathroom that guests may use, with free essentials offered. Free parking and free breakfast are provided.
Dandong, Liaoning, ChinaAccommodates: 2
3. Guest house with river views
This massive apartment is ideal for eight guests. The building where it is located is in the Dandong New Century Garden in District B near Terrace River. The house has clean white walls filled with wall decor, shiny wooden flooring, and wide windows. It features a fully-equipped kitchen with a dining area, two full bathrooms, a spacious living room, three huge bedrooms, and a balcony that offers a view of the river. For sleeping arrangements, there are two queen beds and a king bed in the rooms and a huge couch in the living room. The bathrooms have stand-in showers supplied with hot water. Guests are provided with heating, ethernet connection, a TV, free Wi-Fi, elevator access, and gym access.
Dandong, Liaoning, ChinaSuperhost
Accommodates: 6
4. A memorable place
The rental is ideal for travelers who don’t mind sharing a room and is good for four people. The spacious room is in a home right across the Yalu River. It contains four huge single beds on a rustic wooden frame. It has simple interiors with desk space for laptops, closets, free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, a TV, and heating. Guests are free to use the fully-equipped kitchen but there is also a restaurant on the ground floor where they can grab a meal. The bathroom is shared with the owners and the other guests. You will be offered free parking and elevator access.
Dandong, Liaoning, ChinaAccommodates: 4
5. Japanese-style tatami apartment
The property is in Liaoning, Dandong, 16 km (9.94 miles) away from the Dandong Railway Station accessible through the 303 line. The home accommodates three guests. It has beautiful Japanese-style interiors with sliding doors, clean white walls, a carpet and wooden flooring, Tatami mats, and oriental décor. It has a fully-equipped kitchen with modern appliances, Japanese-style dining area with a flat-screen cable TV, and a private bathroom with a tub and free essentials. The bedroom features a king bed, air-conditioning, heating, desk space, free Wi-Fi, and a game console. Guests are provided elevator access, paid parking on the premises, and free street parking.
Dandong, Liaoning, ChinaAccommodates: 4
6. Nordic cottage
This newly built home is a walking distance to the Yalu River, near the train station, supermarket, Yalu River Broken Bridge, Andong Old Street, and Wanda Shopping Mall. The lovely interiors inspired by a Nordic minimalist theme is Instagram worthy. It has neat, white walls, light wood flooring, and few modern furniture. The small living room is separated from the fully-equipped kitchen by a wooden counter that works as your dining table. There is a queen bed with a modern metal bed frame in the bedroom that sleeps two guests, and a bay window with great outdoor views. The sofa-bed in the living room is for extra sleeping space and for lounging while watching movies on the wide screen projector. The private bathroom has floor to tile ceilings with a walk-in shower supplied with hot water and free essentials. Enjoy use of free-WiFi, cable TV, heating, the elevator, and free parking.
Dandong, Liaoning, ChinaAccommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
extremely comfort place to stay great interior design and facilityRead more reviewsLocation:
lovely room high privacy good wifi located in a good location in the city
7. House with two rooms and a great location
The apartment is 15 minutes to Yalu River; 1.2 km (.75 miles) to Wanda Plaza; 1.5 km to the Memorial Museum of US and Korea; and 2.5 km (1.55 miles) to the train station and Yalu River Bridge. The unit is a cozy accommodation for five guests. It has a fully-equipped kitchen, a private bathroom with free essentials, and two spacious bedrooms. Both bedrooms have double beds, free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, heating, and a laptop desk space. The TV is in the main room and a couch is in the second room for extra sleeping space. Guests also get free parking. Do note that the rental rates may vary during the holidays.
Dandong, Liaoning, ChinaTop guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
she had a nice tv in the main bedroom and the house seems fully renovatedCleanliness:
very cozy and clean apartment we had a comfort stay there will be back for sureRead more reviewsHost:
ling is a very good hostling is a very nice airbnb host she's considered and kindthe best part is that she was really helpful when i arrived in the station
8. Guest house in Hot Spring District
The home is in the Zhen’an District accessible by taking the train through the Dandong station, by bus, and 10 minutes away if you are driving. A small group of four people will enjoy their stay in this cozy guesthouse where long-term stays are allowed. It has elegant interiors with pastel colored wallpaper, white furniture, and spacious rooms. There is a living room where guests can relax while watching TV. The bedroom contains a double bed, an area for Tatami mats, and bay windows where you can enjoy city views. The full bathroom has a tub. Enjoy free Wi-fi, air-conditioning, and elevator access. Parking is free on the street and at a fee on the premises.
9. Yalu River Moon Island double bedroom
The hostel is near the Yalu River with a spa and Dandong night market just minutes away. From its location, you can take a taxi to Wanda Business District, Dandong Railway Station, and Yalu River Bridge for around 5 to 10 yuan. One of their bedrooms is up for rent, suitable for two guests. It features simple elegant interiors with a cozy queen bed and an ensuite bathroom with a shower supplied with hot water and free toiletries. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi, desk space, heating, air-conditioning, and a TV. There is a café on the ground floor where free breakfast is served. Use of laundry facilities may come at a fee.
Dandong, Liaoning, China
10. Private room in New Century Garden District
The private room belongs to an apartment located in District B of the New Century Garden, facing Spring River, near the New District Ferris Wheel, Lighthouse Hill Park, and Edo Castle Hot Springs. The room is very spacious for three guests. It features a cozy queen bed with an ethernet connection, heating, and a laptop desk space. There are two shared bathrooms with hot water and free toiletries. Guests share common areas like the living room, kitchen, patio, and balcony that offers awesome river views. They are given elevator and gym access as well as free parking on the property.
Dandong, Liaoning, China
Affordable rentals with an Asian twist
The accommodations are very affordable and they are very attractive because of their diversity and location. Though they have different themes and modern western amenities, they still have a strong oriental touch in their interiors. They are situated in locations that give you easy access to Yalu River or at least have a peek at Korea’s northern borders. These intriguing rentals will make your trip to Dandong a lot more exciting and memorable. What are you waiting for? Book one now!
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