Tumen River Bridge, Road bridge at China-North Korea border, Hunchun, China.
Tumen River Bridge is an international road crossing that connects the Chinese town of Quanhe with the North Korean region of Rason, spanning the river that forms the border between the two countries. The structure measures about 538 meters in length and has two lanes for traffic moving in both directions.
The original bridge was built in 1938 during the Japanese period and has connected the two riverbanks ever since. Later, a second parallel bridge was added to accommodate the growing traffic needs between the two countries.
The bridge marks a place where two different worlds meet visibly - on one side the busier Chinese territories, on the other the isolated North Korean region. Visitors can feel this contrast sharply when crossing or observing from nearby vantage points.
The bridge is a regulated border crossing with customs checks and security procedures on both sides, so expect longer wait times. Visitors should have all required documents and permits ready before approaching the checkpoint.
Alongside the original 1938 structure stands a newer parallel roadway completed in 2016 with four traffic lanes. This second structure reflects an attempt to expand trade connections between the regions despite political tensions.
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