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Yanji Travel Guide: A Culinary Adventure and Ethnic Korean Charm in a Border Town

Yanji Travel Guide: A Culinary Adventure and Ethnic Korean Charm in a Border Town 📍 Why Visit Yanji? Yanji, an underrated border town in Northeast China, sits along the China-North Korea border as the capital of Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in Jilin. With its bilingual street signs, authentic Korean cuisine, and unique ethnic culture, it’s a paradise for foodies and cultural travelers! 🍜【Must-Do in Yanji】 1. Eat! Eat! Eat! A Feast of Korean Delicacies Yanji’s food alone is worth a special trip! ✅ Naengmyeon (Cold Noodles): - Seobinggo Naengmyeon (a time-honored spot, sweet, sour, and refreshing) - Shunji Naengmyeon (perfect with crispy sweet and sour pork!) ✅ BBQ & Skewers: - Jinli Skewers (locals’ favorite, tender meat) - Dapu BBQ (Korean-style, great value) ✅ Soup & Bibimbap: - Jeonju Bibimbap (the best stone pot bibimbap) - Grandma Won’s Wrapped Rice (pork belly wraps, fragrant but not greasy) ✅ Snacks & Markets: - Water Market (morning market! Rice cakes, blood sausage, kimchi, soy milk) - West Market (buy specialties: dried pollock, spicy sauce, rice wine) 2. Experience Korean Ethnic Culture ✅ China Korean Folk Village (wear hanbok for photos, feel like a K-drama star) ✅ Yanbian University & Viral "Bullet Screen" Wall (bilingual signs, perfect for photos) ✅ Tumen Half-Day Trip (China-North Korea border, glimpse North Korea’s Namyang) 3. Nightlife & Coffee Culture ☕ Yanji Cafés: - Laodingben Coffee (must-try "Laodingben bread") - Houlang Coffee (viral "Yanji" cup sleeve photo op) 🍺 Bars & Night Markets: - Beida Night Market (full of local flavor) - Lidi Bar (Korean DJs, K-pop club vibe) 🚗【Recommended Itinerary】 2-3 days to explore it all! Day 1: City Exploration + Eating Spree - Morning: Water Market (breakfast) → West Market (shopping) - Noon: Jeonju Bibimbap/Shunji Naengmyeon - Afternoon: Yanbian University + "Bullet Screen" Wall → Korean Folk Village (hanbok photos) - Evening: Jinli Skewers/Dapu BBQ → Lidi Bar/Night Market Day 2: Tumen Border Half-Day Trip - 15-min high-speed train to Tumen, 🌍 snap pics at the national gate and border monument, view North Korea Day 3: Changbai Mountain Day Trip (Optional) - 2.5-hour car ride to Changbai Mountain North Slope 🍀, see Heaven Lake + hot springs 📌【Travel Tips】 ✔ Best Season: June-October (cool summers, colorful autumn foliage) ✔ Transport: High-speed train to Yanji West Station, taxis start at ¥5 in the city ✔ Stay: Near Yanbian University for convenience Yanji—a small town that captivates with food and culture. Pack your appetite and go! 🚄🍢📸
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Posted: Jun 18, 2025
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