Lüjiang Village
Across the river from North Korea, Lujiang Village has beautiful scenery and simple, genuine local customs. Its landscape changes with the seasons,…
Lüjiang Village, Dandong
Key facts
- Admission
- Free
- Opening hours
- Open all day (year-round)
- Time needed
- 1–2 days
- Getting there
- Take a Ji'an bus to Xialuhe, then transfer to a Lüjiang minibus.
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 2271. Open in Google Maps
About Lüjiang Village
Across the river from North Korea, Lujiang Village has beautiful scenery and simple, genuine local customs. Its landscape changes with the seasons, making it an ideal place to get close to nature and return to it. Climb Shenxian Peak to photograph spectacular sunrises and seas of clouds.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Lüjiang Village cost?
Admission to Lüjiang Village is Free, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Lüjiang Village?
Lüjiang Village is open Open all day (year-round).
How do I get to Lüjiang Village?
Take a Ji'an bus to Xialuhe, then transfer to a Lüjiang minibus.
How long should I spend at Lüjiang Village?
Plan on 1–2 days for Lüjiang Village.
Where is Lüjiang Village?
Lüjiang Village is in Dandong, Liaoning Province, in the Northeast of China. Zhenjiang Township, Kuandian Manchu Autonomous County, Dandong
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