Dunhua is a county-level city located in the southeastern region of Jilin Province, China. It serves as a primary administrative center within the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture and currently has a population exceeding 480,000 inhabitants.
The area holds significant historical importance as it served as the capital of Balhae between 742 and 756, during which time it was known as Junggyeong. During the Qing dynasty, the city was referred to by the Chinese name Áodōng and the Manchu name Odoli.