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Dalian
ℹ️Practical info — Dalian
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
📍 Nearby
Sights nearby
💡 Tips
- Visit Xinghai Square in the evening to see the light shows and enjoy the sea breeze.
- Take the historic streetcars (Tram 201 or 202) for a cheap and nostalgic way to see the city.
- Try to avoid visiting the main beaches during national holidays as they get extremely crowded.
- Consider paying via WeChat or Alipay, as cash is rarely used.
- Walk around the Russian Style Street in the morning for fewer crowds and better photos.
🍽 Food
Found at local night markets or near the coast.
Pan-fried starch jelly, try it at street food stalls.
Served at upscale seafood restaurants.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Available at local markets like Changxing Market.
Around Russian Style Street.
A scenic coastal road great for a long, quiet walk.
Great for a morning stroll among locals practicing Tai Chi.
A calmer beach and park area away from the city center.
Water temperature…
Dalian, located at the southern tip of the Liaodong Peninsula, is a major port city in Northeast China, distinguished by its unique architecture and scenic coastal landscapes. The city's relatively brief but eventful history was significantly shaped by Russian and Japanese influences during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Originally founded as the Russian commercial port of Dalny, it later flourished under Japanese administration following the Russo-Japanese War before returning to Chinese control in 1945. These historical layers are still evident in the city's grand public squares, such as Zhongshan Square, and its distinctive Russian-style districts. Today, Dalian is recognized as one of the most dynamic financial and logistics hubs in the Bohai Rim region, celebrated for its high standard of living and urban green spaces. Beyond its industrial prowess, tourism thrives as millions visit its numerous beaches and coastal parks annually. As a frequent host of the 'Summer Davos,' Dalian solidifies its standing as an internationally significant modern economic center.
- Location: China
- Top sights: Dalian Pekin Opera Qilin Stage · Muzei Van Goga 3D · Dalian Sightseeing Tower
- Nearby: Zhifu (83 km)
- Population: ~4.913.879 (2024)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun, Sep, Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -2 | -1 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 15 | 8 | 1 |
| Rain mm | 6 | 11 | 12 | 41 | 59 | 71 | 136 | 176 | 53 | 43 | 34 | 11 |
Geography
Facts
- Dalian features Xinghai Square, one of the largest public city squares in the world (1.1 million m²).
- The city was established by Russia in 1898 as a strategic ice-free port named Dalny.
- Dalian is a major national hub for shipbuilding and the IT outsourcing (ITO) industry.
- The Binhai Road stretches 32 kilometers along the city's scenic southern coastline.
- In 1984, Dalian was designated as one of the first 14 coastal cities to open to foreign trade.
- The city alternates as the host of the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the New Champions.
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Sights in the town Dalian (9)
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