Exploring the China-North Korea Border! The Ultimate One-Day Family Tour Guide in Tumen

🌇 City Highlights

Tumen City is located in eastern Jilin Province, just across a river from North Korea! It is a key hub for China-North Korea trade, with 60% of the population being ethnic Koreans. The streets are filled with bilingual signs, creating a rich cultural blend～

✅ Must-Visit Attractions

1️⃣ Tumen Port Scenic Area (25 RMB)

👉 See the national border gate, railway border gate, and the No. 87 boundary marker all at once! Climb the observation deck to clearly view the farmland and houses of Nanyang City, North Korea, and easily capture stunning photos of "One River, Two Countries" 📸

✅ Activities: Check in at the national border gate → View North Korea from afar → Visit the Tumen River Wharf (recommend spending at least 1 hour)

2️⃣ Tumen River Square (Free)

👉 The riverside walkway is perfect for strolling with kids! The lights at night are beautiful, and there is a heritage museum nearby where you can experience Korean ethnic folk culture～

3️⃣ Railway Border Gate (Free)

👉 The Nanyang Pavilion viewpoint is excellent! The railway tracks lead straight into North Korea, making it a great spot for industrial-style photos 🚉 The No. 86 boundary marker is right across, don’t forget to take a photo together!

4️⃣ Recommended Routes

🔹 Route A (Classic Tour):

Road Port → Tumen River Park → No. 87 Boundary Marker → Buy ticket to enter the port (⚠️ Note: Enter before 5:30 PM!)

🔹 Route B (In-Depth Tour):

Railway Port → No. 86 Boundary Marker → Jiawen Coffee → Check-in Wall → Specialty Store (Free telescope on the third floor to view North Korea 🔭)

🚄 Transportation Tips

Yanji West Station → Tumen North Station, 15 minutes by high-speed train (11 RMB)

Taxi from Yanji Airport to Tumen takes about 1 hour