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Dandong
City in Liaoning, China
Overview
Dandong is a lively city on the border with North Korea, sitting at the confluence of the Yalu River and the Yellow Sea. Famous for its distinctive cross-border views, historic sites, and lively local culture, Dandong blends waterfront beauty with a unique international atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Province
Liaoning
Population
2,188,436
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
40.58°, 124.44°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$782
Local Cost
$346
Local Income
$670
Cashless
85
English
25
Temperature
7.4°C
Summer Avg
21.9°C
Winter Avg
-8.9°C
Record High
37.3°C
Record Low
-34.1°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
1007 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
UJU
Distance
48 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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