Hunchun, county-level city
Hunchun is a border city in Yanbian where China, North Korea, and Russia meet closely together. The city has a busy port and trade centers, and is known as China's main hub for importing live king crabs from Russia, with over 1.5 million passing through annually.
Hunchun developed as a border settlement during China's territorial expansion in the northeast, becoming important as trade routes opened between the region and neighboring countries. The city's growth accelerated when China began opening to international commerce and cross-border exchange.
Hunchun reflects a blend of Chinese, Korean, and Russian cultures visible in daily life and commerce. Signs in three languages, restaurants serving different cuisines, and shops catering to visitors from neighboring countries show how these communities coexist here.
Visitors can find taxis with flat rates that operate without meters, or climb Bei Shan Hill for a view of the entire city below. Bus service connects to nearby Yanji in about an hour and a half, and a fast train option also serves the route for more comfortable travel.
Fang Chuan is a rare spot where visitors standing on Chinese soil can see North Korea, Russia, and the bordering waters at the same time. On clear days, this point offers a singular view of three nations meeting at a single location.
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