Tumen
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County-level city in Jilin, People's Republic of China
Tumen is a county-level city in Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, eastern Jilin province, Northeast China. Of its 136,000 inhabitants, approximately 78,000 are of Korean descent. The two official languages are Chinese and Korean. Tumen is separated from Namyang of North Hamgyong province of North Korea by the Tumen River. Due to this proximity, many North Koreans escaping North Korea pass through Tumen. Tumen is also the location of a large detention center for captured North Koreans awaiting deportation. Tumen has two major food markets, the South Market and the North Market, where most of the residents purchase their food. Packaged foods and meats are usually sold inside the building, and vegetables are sold outside. There are six elementary schools, with three Korean schools, and three Chinese schools.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 85,248
- Coordinates
- 42.966, 129.843
- Timezone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Elevation
- 97 m
Overview of Tumen
Travellers heading to China will find Tumen, a mid-sized city. About 85,248 people are based here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. The local offer centres on nature. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Tumen
Nature in Tumen
(4)Tumen records Natural Places, Nature, Volcanoes and Wildlife under nature. All of it is drawn from Tumen's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Tumen
Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
Getting there & around
Reach Tumen by regional transport from the nearest hub in China; the core is compact enough to walk. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai.
Similar destinations
Places near Tumen that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tumen known for?
- Tumen, in China, is best known for nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 85,248 residents.
- What can you do in Tumen?
- Recorded activities in Tumen include Natural Places, Nature, Volcanoes and Wildlife. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Tumen?
- Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
- Where is Tumen located?
- Tumen is located in China. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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