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Pro

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  attractive natural scenery, nice people,delicious seafood, pretty girls 


Con

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  Laid-back, lack of history 


In a nutshell

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  A glimpse of modernized China 

 

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Things to Do  

Seaside Route

Seaside Route, Dalian

 akikonomu Says:  Not advisable in winter when it gets dark very quickly. The route curls uphill for quite a distance so unless you get to an early start, you may find yourself stranded in the middle of nowhere in the dark cold night.Notwithstanding, it is a beautiful walk where you can enjoy... 

Lushun

Lushun, Dalian

 akikonomu Says:  In the suburbs of Dalian, visit the place if you want to find out more about its significance as a port city during the last dynasty of China. The museum in Lushun has some interesting artifacts although you would most probably be disappointed if you've been to the better... 

Dalian Skate Park

Dalian Skate Park, Dalian

 akikonomu Says:  The skate park is a good area to catch the sunset over the sea. There are many interesting statues and sculptures in the park that gives the area a vibrant feel. It is extremely spacious so you are feeling claustrophobic after visiting numerous crowded Chinese cities, this... 

Shopping in Dalian

Shopping in Dalian, Dalian

 sunnydalian Says:  Dalian's most popular shopping mall is Vitory Shopping plaza, Shengli Guangchang in Chinese, it located in the front of Dalian Station, there are 3 underground floors.There is a mobile telephone shop and a household appliances store in the second floor,and a dining hall in... 

japanese streets in dalian

japanese streets in dalian, Dalian

 yangshu Says:  the blocks near Dalian University of Foreign Languages have been japanese community 60 years ago. now, many nice small houses remain on the quiet street and new japanese come back again. many japanese bars, resturants, foot massage gathered here. 

Hotels  

Shangri-La Hotel Dalian

 3 Reviews and 46 Opinions  As a business traveller I was impressed with many aspects of this hotel. The staff were excellent... 

Furama Hotel Dalian

 1 Review and 24 Opinions  Furama Hotel Dalian is a five-star hotel. It is located in downtown Dalian. The hotel comes with... 

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Restaurants  

Red Lotus: I love the steak!

Red Lotus: I love the steak!, Dalian

 Riona Says:  This is one of my favorite restaurant in DaLian, It's a contemporary Chinese restaurant inside Dalian Hilton , offering a combination of Hangzhou, Cantonese and Dalian seafood specialities in a modern stylish setting. I love the red wine steak and if any of you can ask the... 

Strret Vendors: I just take a photo

Strret Vendors: I just take a photo, Dalian

 tenluk Says:  It is really great to find the street vendors in this city, but it so pity I am not dare enough to try it. Must think twice maybe. Somebody who ever try how it tastes, then could be great to have news for their experience. mmm. yummy ... the local people said. until today,... 

Nightlife  

Camp David Bar: Somewhat Dysfunctional

Camp David Bar: Somewhat Dysfunctional, Dalian

 Greatwalk0 Says:  "Camp David" is one of the hottest night spots in Dalian. Named after the US Presidential retreat, Camp David is a great place to sit back and have a beer after work. Always crowded after 8:00 PM and with a very friendly owner and bar staff, this bar always makes for an... 

Maisha Club: Dj LexXxus C from Canada Coming to Dalian

Maisha Club: Dj LexXxus C from Canada Coming to Dalian, Dalian

 Dj_LexXxus_C Says:  *UPDATE* Sept 16th. Dj LexXxus regretfully has to cancel his appearance at this party dueto personal tour reconfiguration, but rest assured, there will be another DJ to play this nightand the party will go on!Just giving the word out to all you foreigners out there in... 

Transportation  

Taxi!

Taxi!, Dalian

 ctietbohl Says:  The 2nd best way around Dalian, is to take a taxi. Ask your concierge to tell the driver where you want to go, and get a card from the concierge telling a cab driver to take you back to your hotel. very easy. By the way, the best way to get around is to walk. Just remember... 

Taxis in Dalian

Taxis in Dalian, Dalian

 meteorologist1 Says:  Like other cities in China, the streets of Dalian are filled with taxis. Taxis are a convenient means of getting around, although obviously it is much more expensive than taking the bus. Most of the taxis are of a blue and white color. The starting fare is 8 yuan for the... 

Shopping  

Le Go (happy shopping): I love Chinese supermarket

Le Go (happy shopping): I love Chinese supermarket, Dalian

 Riona Says:  When I'm traving, there are two places I'll go before I go to the 'Attractions '1: bookstore, 2: supermarket, I like all kinds of supermarket, but I really love the Chinese one, so huge! with so many things I love! all sort of tea, soft drinks, Cookies, Snacks, and the local... 

Budget buying

Budget buying, Dalian

 ctietbohl Says:   We bought sets of chopsticks or foldup paper fans for gifts. Most of the chopsticks we bought in Chinese department stores, rather than in Walmart. The paper foldup fans we found at many different places. There was a chopsticks store located 3 blocks west of the Swissotel... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Be careful when eating seafood

Be careful when eating seafood, Dalian

 meteorologist1 Says:  You will see lots of seafood stands around Dalian, and it is tempting to try some seafood, like grilled fish or squid. Sometimes you can get pretty bad diarrhea from eating the seafood, because unlike the locals, your stomach can't handle it. And don't try any seafood raw if... 

Pretty safe city

Pretty safe city, Dalian

 meteorologist1 Says:  Dalian is a pretty safe city. I saw a lot of foreigners on the streets, at the beach, as well as in the parks when I was there. Beware of pickpocketing on buses especially when they're crowded. Overall Dalian is pretty convenient and very accessible and friendly to... 

What to Pack  

Plus size girls take all the clothes you will need

Plus size girls take all the clothes you will need, Dalian

 ctietbohl Says:  Tie a bright ribbon on all your bag handles, so you can spot them at the airport It gets really cold in Dalian, but starts warming up in late April. Expect Boston or New York City weather. Take all toiletries and prescriptions. We found some toiletries in Walmart (located... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Be brave, try local restaurants

Be brave, try local restaurants, Dalian

 ctietbohl Says:  Please go out of the hotel to try local restaurants. We found only one restaurant "The Big Apple", that had anyone who could speak English. But we found all restaurants had 10 to 20 meals on individual plates. uncooked. You could point to which plate you wanted, my wife... 

Beida Suspension Bridge

Beida Suspension Bridge, Dalian

 meteorologist1 Says:  You will see a nice suspension bridge if you are travelling on the road that is adjacent to the coast (Binhai Road). At the Yanwoling scenic area (near Laohutan), you will find the Beida Bridge. There are some nice photo opportunities here with the surrounding mountains.... 

Favorites  

Dalian Station Architecture

Dalian Station Architecture, Dalian

 RoseAmano Says:  As Shenyang Station is modelled upon Tokyo Station, you can compare and see here Dalian Station is modelled upon Ueno Station (the 2nd major train terminal in Tokyo). 

Laohutan Ocean Park

Laohutan Ocean Park, Dalian

 meteorologist1 Says:   The Laohutan Ocean Park is a major attraction in Dalian. It costs 15 yuan to enter the park. Inside the park there are several points of interest. The pole aquarium, which costs another 100 yuan, should not be missed as you will see lots of interesting animals from the... 

The Place

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 This place brews amazing beer and offers a wide range of Chinese dishes and seafood. The speciality is thin pancekes that you use to wrap food with (kinda like... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  A company has made a booking for me at city-one hotel (Digital Square, Shuma Road) but I failed to get full address. I am in... 

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A: on google I found Renren Apartment Hotel Dalian City One 100 Shuma Road , Shaekou District , Dalian 116023 Hope this helps! 

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pearl in north China

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 Tall new buildings reach toward the sky, while modern double-decker buses, trams and quaint old-fashioned tourist buses run through clean, attractive streets. Birds sing in green parks, bringing... 

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Surprise Dalian

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 For me Dalian was one of two very positive surprises when I visited China during my trip in 2004. I have to admit, I visited this city just because I wanted to keep my promise, to meet Susan, a very... 

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Northeastern Harbour

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 Dalian was a great surprise for us... I've been already for some hours there, in transit, but it was too short to see everything... but the first impression I've gotten on that occasion was confirmed... 

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Manchurian Days

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  Dalian is a very modern city in the north of China, situated in the former empire of Manchuria, which now comprises the three north-easternmost provinces of China... I spent a few days exploring this... 

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The way to Dalian

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Dalian. I'd love to share with you the 17 tips I've written, the 43 photos uploaded, and 3 travelogues I've created. 

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