Dandong

American  

[dahn-dawng] / ˈdɑnˈdɔŋ /

Also Tantong

noun

1. a seaport in southeastern Liaoning province, in northeastern China, at the mouth of the Yalu River.

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Dandong British  

/ ˈdænˈdʊŋ /

noun

1. Also called: Andong.  Former spelling: Tan-tung.  a port in E China, in Liaoning province at the mouth of the Yalu River. Pop: 730 000 (2005 est)

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Example Sentences

But trade with China, much of it through Dandong, is a key lifeline for North Korea's moribund economy, under UN sanctions because of its nuclear weapons programme.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

AFP also spoke to tourists from outside mainland China -- including Hong Kong, Japan and Australia -- all drawn to Dandong for a rare view of the country it borders.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

Treasury, which sanctioned Sim in 2023, said he moved to Dandong, China, after being kicked out of the United Arab Emirates in 2022.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 25, 2025

They arrived in the Chinese city of Dandong, where dozens of people then disembarked.

From BBC • Aug. 17, 2023

Dandong, Suihua, Ruili - cities bordering North Korea, Russia and Myanmar respectively - are also experiencing outbreaks.

From Reuters • Oct. 31, 2022