Things to do in Dandong in December

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Overview

December is a good time to visit Dandong. The weather is usually freezing cold with a gentle breeze, with temperatures ranging from 12—29°F (-11—-1°C).

Dandong has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your December trip to Dandong. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to December. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Dandong in December. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout December, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Best events and things to do in Dandong in December

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Holidays in Dandong in December
December
  • Christmas Day (December 25)
Other notable holidays
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Weather in Dandong in December

Temperatures on an average day in Dandong in December

The average temperature in Dandong in December for a typical day ranges from a high of 29°F (-1°C) to a low of 12°F (-11°C). Some would describe it as freezing cold with a gentle breeze.

For comparison, the hottest month in Dandong, July, has days with highs of 83°F (28°C) and lows of 69°F (20°C). The coldest month, January has days with highs of 27°F (-3°C) and lows of 7°F (-14°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Dandong in December based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in December
29°F
highs
12°F
lows

General weather summary

Freezing cold with a gentle breeze
Feels like
8%
Chance of rain
0.025 in
Amount
14.1 mph
Wind speed
70%
Humidity
9.4 hrs
Daylight length
6:55 AM
Sunrise
4:19 PM
Sunset
71%
Cloud cover
Thick winter coat with gloves
What to wear
What to wear in December
With an average high of 29°F (-1°C) and a low of 12°F (-11°C), it generally feels freezing cold with a gentle breeze. With that in mind, most people would dress in something toasty like a thick winter coat with gloves
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Best attractions for Dandong in December

Besides the array of exciting events and activities Dandong has to offer for travelers in December, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Dandong that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Dandong for December.
Yalu River Broken Bridge
1. Yalu River Broken Bridge
4.2
(52)
Sights & Landmarks
Bridges
Landmark river crossing from 1911, partly destroyed in the Korean War & now a promenade & lookout.
Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge
2. Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge
5.0
(1)
Bridge
Sights & Landmarks
Historic span across the Yalu River between the cities of Dandong, China & Sinuiju, North Korea.
Yalu River Broken Bridge
3. Yalu River Broken Bridge
4.2
(52)
Sights & Landmarks
Bridges
Landmark river crossing from 1911, partly destroyed in the Korean War & now a promenade & lookout.
Memorial of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea
4. Memorial of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea
3.5
(17)
War museum
Museums
Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge
5. Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge
5.0
(1)
Bridge
Sights & Landmarks
Historic span across the Yalu River between the cities of Dandong, China & Sinuiju, North Korea.
Yalu River Broken Bridge
6. Yalu River Broken Bridge
4.2
(52)
Sights & Landmarks
Bridges
Landmark river crossing from 1911, partly destroyed in the Korean War & now a promenade & lookout.
Jinjiangshan Park
7. Jinjiangshan Park
3.9
(44)
Park
Nature & Parks
Pearl Park
8. Pearl Park
4.8
(4)
Park
Nature & Parks
Jinjiangshan Park
9. Jinjiangshan Park
3.9
(44)
Park
Nature & Parks
Dandong
10. Dandong
Museums
Science Museums
Dandong, formerly known as Andong, is a coastal prefecture-level city in southeastern Liaoning province, in the northeastern region of People's Republic of China. It is the largest Chinese border city, facing Sinuiju, North Korea, across the Yalu River, which demarcates the Sino-North Korean border. Wikipedia.

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