INTRODUCTION 5
FACTS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS 7
Location 7
Topography and Geomorphology 7
Climate Population 7
Administrative Divisions 8
Government Organs 8
Language Entry Procedure 8
Papers of Identification 8
Reception 8
FEC and Its Circulation 9
Foreign Currency Exchange 9
Banks 9
Weights and Measures 10
Foreign Language Newspapers and Periodicals 10
Post and Telecommunications 10
Telephone Service 11
International Telephone and Telegraph Services 11
Radio Broadcasting and TV Services 11
Medical Service 11
Festivals and Holidays 12
Organs in Charge of Foreign Affairs 12
Police Law Offices 13
Valuable Belongings 13
Exit Procedure and Things to Note 13
TRANSPORT 14
How to Get to Dandong 14
How to Leave Dandong 14
How to Get About 15
Train Schedules 16
VISITORS'CHOICE 18
Fenghuang Mountain 18
Yalu River 18
Jinjiangshan Park 18
Dagu Mountain 20
Yalujiang Park 22
Dalu(Big Deer)Islet 23
Tiejia Reservoir 26
ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD 27
Hotels and Guesthouses 27
Food 30
Famous Dishes and Local Pastries 30
Festival Foods and Local Snacks 31
Wines and Beverages 34
Tea 34
Major Restaurants 34
TASTE OF THE EXOTIC 36
Traditions and Customs 36
Festival Activities 37
Religions and Religious Activities 38
Physical Culture 40
Performance Arts 42
Theatrical Troupes 42
Theaters,Cinemas,and Dancing Halls 42
Education and Institutions of Learning 43
Museums 44
Libraries 44
WHAT TO BUY 45
Commodities 45
Department Stores 48
Agricultural Markets and Night Markets 50
BUSINESS 52
Investment Environment 52
Present Situation of Foreign Economic and Technical CooperationProjects Under Consideration to Bring in Foreign Capital for Cooperation 55
Preferential Investment Policy 56
Flexible Banking Policy 57
FACT FILE 58
Useful Telephone Numbers 58
Guesthouses and Hotels 58
Transportation Hospitals 59
Restaurants 60
Post and Telecommunications 60
Bookstores Banks 61
Cinemas,Theaters and Dancing Halls 62
Tourist Organzations 62
Useful Expressions 63
A Chronology of Chinese History 64