Niche Hidden Gem! Tumen Family Trip + Avoid Pitfalls Guide

🇨🇳🇰🇵Border Features

Tumen faces North Korea across the river, boasting a rich Korean ethnic culture! Bilingual signs on the street and folk displays in the Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum allow kids to experience diverse cultures immersively~

🎯Precise Ways to Play at Attractions

⭕️ Tumen Port Scenic Area (25 RMB)

✅ Must-shoot: The national gate + boundary marker in the same frame! From the observation deck, you can zoom in with your phone to see North Korean residences, the kids will be super excited~

❌ Avoid this pitfall: Entry stops at 5:30 PM, it's recommended to arrive early!

⭕️ Prioritize free attractions

Tumen River Square: Super pleasant for an evening stroll, interactive projects at the Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum are suitable for family experiences.

Railway National Gate: The view from Nanyang Pavilion is more expansive than the port! The extended feel of the railway tracks is perfect for creative photos.

🗺️Optimized Route Version

👉 Route A (Efficient Check-in):

Road Port → Boundary Marker No. 87 → Tumen River Park (Approx. 2 hours total, be mindful of closing times!)

👉 Route B (Leisurely & In-depth):

Railway National Gate → Boundary Marker No. 86 → Jiawen Cafe → Check-in Wall → Specialty Store (Free telescope on the third floor to see North Korea 👍)

🚗Money-saving Transportation Tips

Yanji West → Tumen North, high-speed rail for 11 RMB is the king of value for money!

You can carpool for a taxi from Yanji Airport, 30 RMB per person.