Dalian Travel Guide

Dalian is a major city and seaport located at the east coast of Eurasian Continent. As a city in the south of Liaoning province, Dalian faces the Yellow Sea to the east and the Bohai Sea to the west and south. The city is the second largest city in Liaoning occupying an area of 13,237 km² (5,111 sq mi). Dalian is a rather young city but has a significant history of being used by foreign powers for its ports in recent two centuries. Today, it is a trading and financial center in northeastern Asia of significant size and importance.
 

Attractions

Dalian is a popular destination for domestic tourists but is yet to be discovered by international travelers. As a coastal city, Dalian is never lack of beach and sun just like Sanya and Haikou, but without the coconut trees. Dalian is also home to a number of public squares such as Xinghai Square and Zhongshan Square. Many attractions of Dalian are all just a few minutes from historic downtown.

            Jinshitan Scenic Area                                     Xinghai Park

Jinshitan Scenic Area, Laohutan Ocean Park, Xinghai Park and Fujiazhuang Beach are nice places to lie down on the sand and get a tan. If you want to relax while have some fun, go to Bangchui Island, where you will find graceful quiet seashore bathing place, golf course, tennis hall, health center and so on. Port Lushun with rich historical legacy is the witness of Dalian’s history. Binhai Road is a national scenic area with imposing mountain scenery on one side and ragged cliffs and seaside on the other. More about Dalian Attractions>>
 

Transportation

Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport is just 10 kilometers from downtown. It is a ten-minute ride by taxi and the cost is CNY20. Dalian railway is connected with the railway network of Northeast China and North China so it's easy to get to Dalian if you are already in China. Dalian has a comprehensive bus system and taxis are plentiful and cheap. Dalian is not very large, and most places can be reached for around CNY 20. More about Dalian Transportation>>
 

Weather

Bordered by the Bohai Sea and the Yellow Sea, Dalian has a semi-moist monsoon climate and ocean climate features with four distinct seasons. Summer is humid while winter is cold, windy and dry. The annual average temperature of Dalian is from 8 to 11°C (about from 46 to 52°F). Dalian's sandy Fujiazhuang, Jinshitan, Tiger and Xinghai beaches are always busy from June to August when the sunny weather is especially prevalent. More about Dalian Weather>>
 

Food

It is simply regrettable that a trip to Dalian is lack of seafood. It is famous for its seafood selections such as fish, shrimp, sea cucumber, abalone, sea bream, and sea conch. Besides seafood Dalian Menzi is also a must-have experience that symbolizes your trip is complete. Roasting food is another wonderful choice for tourists. Several dishes have the highest fame, such as Stir-fried Prawn, Steamed Sea Bream, Steamed Scallops, Steamed Scallops, etc. More about Dalian Food>>
 

Restaurants

Though the city area of Dalian is not very large, it has numerous restaurants providing a variety of cuisine. There it isn’t hard to find Shandong Cuisine, Sichuan Cuisine, Cantonese Cuisine, food from South and East Asia, Mediterranean cooking and Japanese food. Zhongshan District has a lot of nice restaurants for travelers. More about Dalian Restaurants>>
 

Shopping

Dalian is a great place for shopping where you can find lots of Dalian style seafood, handicrafts and ornaments. The city is famous for its annual Dalian International Fashion Festival, if you are lucky to travel to the city around September. There are four shopping centers in Dalian, namely Qingniwa Bridge, Tianjin Street, Renmin Road and Xi'an Road. More about Dalian Shopping>>
 

Nightlife

The various squares in the city are popular nightlife venues for local people. In the evening, crowds of people including elder people, children, young lovers, and sightseeing tourists come to squares to stroll, play tennis and to exercise. This kind of place is usually boisterous till midnight. Dalian people also like to go to any of dozens of seaside bathing places or to a enjoy sauna or massage service in a bathing center in the city after work. Pubs, dance clubs, and KTVs are on the side streets off Wuwu Lu, where various venues are packed in tight. More about Dalian Nightlife>>