Accommodation that accepts foreigners in Dandong, China
Here in my hostel in Beijing there's a European couple who want to travel to Dandong, which is a city right on the North Korean border.
So Wikivoyage lists some suggested places to stay but, along with all the places in their Lonely Planet, none of the places will accept bookings from foreign guests.
Obviously this is deemed a sensitive area. But also obviously it was recently possible to stay in places listed in the aforementioned travel guides.
Are there some known hotels or other accommodation in Dandong which have permission for foreign guests to stay, or is the whole city now off-limits to tourists who wish to stay overnight?
If it's really not possible to stay in the city right now, the closest place nearby where it is possible to stay would also be of interest.
Best Answer
The standard online Chinese travel agents (elong, ctrip) seem to be able to make bookings in Dandong, starting from Y160 (USD 26) or so for two.
I realize you can get cheaper dives in many places, but doesn't that answer the question adequately? The government probably wants a bit better control in a sensitive border area.
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When I visited Dandong in June 2015, I stayed in the Hanting Express Dandong Train Station hotel, which is close to the city center and the river. I am a US citizen.
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