Sign in with Facebook- Join for free
- Sign In
Sign in with Facebook
Helpfulness
When I got to Yibukua in mid-July, the water level was high, at neck level. The water was very cold and the current moving quite fast(fast enough to sweep you away if you didn't hang on to something). River crossings are dangerous regardless of your swimming ability. Although I managed to make it across(detailed in my travelouge), I don't recommend you make the crossing when the water level is high. Since it takes a while to get across the river, there is an added hazard from North Korean border guards(I did not encounter any, but escaping them would be much more difficult with the river being so deep). There's also a risk of hypothermia from the cold river water(I was OK, though I did end up catching cold later on).
Updated Oct 6, 2007
Helpfulness
Besides the obvious danger of North Korean and Chinese guards spotting you crossing the border, you should watch out for locals, too. After I got back from crossing the border, a bunch of locals said they'd seen me coming over from the North Korean side and accused me of being a North Korean escapee. I managed to escape from the situation, but it was unpleasant and better avoided.
Written Jan 9, 2007
Helpfulness
While it is easy to leap to and fro across the border, don't go too far into North Korean territory. You don't want to get into a foot race with North Korean border guards!
The North Korean sentries also do not like tourists taking photos of them, so use caution and a zoom lens when trying to get a souvenir snapshot for your VT pages.
Security at this area has increased in recent years, so now you not only have to be on the lookout for North Korean sentries but Chinese border guards as well. It's best to go in the winter time when the tributary freezes and more crossing points are accessible.
The enthusiastic local tour agencies in Dandong love touting this day trip to Chinese and South Korean tour groups, but are far more subdued when speaking about "Yi Bu Kua" to foreigners who can understand Mandarin.
Written Aug 6, 2005
1 - 3 of 3
Reviews and photos of Hushan attractions posted by real travelers and locals. The best tips for Hushan sightseeing.
While it is easy to leap to and fro across the border, don't go too far into North Korean territory. You don't want to get into a foot race with North Korean...
Our members can help!
1
Hushan great wall is about 15km north of Dandong. You can reach it by buying a 4RMB ticket from the Dandong bus terminal(right across from the trainstation). There are buses at all times of day. When...
2
Hushan Great Wall and "Yi Bu Kua" (North Korea)
This recent reconstruction is based on a part of the Great Wall that once extended all the way to Korea. From the watchtower atop Tiger Mountain you can see across the river and also survey the plot...
Build your own Hushan page
