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Dalian

Tue, 03/30/2010 - 13:01
Dalian is a coastal city located on the tip of the Liaodong Peninsula in Northeast China. Started as a Russian colony at the end of the 19th century, Dalian today is a popular holiday destination, known for its scenery as well as its economic and cultural energy.

Attractions

  • Bingyu Geological Park and Vacational Resort

    Bingyu is a scenic area and national geological park 150 km northeast of Dalian. The beautiful mountains, deep valleys, clear streams and cool breeze in the region make it a nice destination of summer retreat and hiking.

  • Binhai Lu (Coastal Road)

    Binhai Lu is a scenic road runs along the coast south and east of Dalian. About 40 km in length, the road offers numerous views of the region. It strings together attractions such as Donghai Park, Bangchui Island, Laohutan Ocean Park, Forest Park, Seashell Museum, Xinhai Park and Dalian Natural Museum.

  • Dalian Forest Zoo (Dalian Senlin Gongyuan)

    Occupying 7 square kilometers of land, Dalian Forest Zoo presents over 1,000 animals in 130 species, including the panda, Indian elephant, chimpanzee, golden monkey, snow leopard and red-crowned crane. The nature-friendly zoo is located south of Dalian.

  • Jinshitan Sightseeing and Vacational Resort

    Jinshitan (Golden Rock beach) is 60 km northeast of Dalian. It is a nationally designated scenic zone and vacational resort. Measured 60 square km in area, Jinshitan attracts visitors with sandy beach, blue ocean, green forest and the golden rocks that gave the park its name - "Jinshitan" means "golden rock beach." Euqally appealing are facilities such as golf courses and a theme park called Kingdom of Discovery.

  • Laohutan Ocean Park

    Laohutan Ocean Park is located on the southeastern beach of Dalian. It comprises 300 acres of land, with 4-km long coastal line. Among attractions are Coral Hall, Polar Marine Animals Hall (the largest of its kind in the world), and Tiger Sculpture Square ("Laohutan" means "tiger beach").

  • Lushun (Port Arthur)

    Originally built as a port by the Russians as a naval port, Lushun is an outlying district of Dalian that is 45 km southwest of central Dalian. The city was key battle point in the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-05, which ended with the Japanese capture of the port. After the Japanese surrender in 1945, Soviet Russian navy continued to use the port till 1955 when Lushun was completely returned to China. Among the reminders of Lushun's colonial past is Baiyushan Tower, "Tower on Baiyu Hill," which was built by the Japanese in 1909 for its war-dead; today the tower serves as a viewing platform. Also of interest to visitors are Fort Dianyanshan and Northern Fort of Dongjiguanshan, where Krupps-made big cannons and other armaments can still be seen.

  • Sun Asia Ocean World (Shengya Haiyang Shijie)

    This is a ocean park with a subsea and sea floor theme. The central piece of the park is an underwater tunnel aquarium over 100 meter long, equipped with a moving passage. The park has since expanded to include, among numerous among attractions, submarine tours, an underwater pyramid, a shark island as well as dolphin shows. The theme park is located next to Xinghai Park south west of Dalian. A short distance east of the Sun Asia Ocean World is a sister attraction, Sun Asia Polar Park.

  • Xinghai Square (Xinghai Guangchang)

    Located to the south of Dalian and occupying 435 acres of land, Xinghai Guangchang is the largest square in any city of China. Laid with red and brown marbles, colors of legendary ancestors of China, Yandi and Huangdi, the square has the theme of national unity. Leading south is a corridor lined with sculptural works featuring the century-long history of Dalia. At the southern end is the beach. A conference and exhibition center stands to the north of Xinghai Square. On the eastern and western sides of the center are the Modern Museum (Xindai Bowuguan) and the Seashell Museum (Beike Bowuguan).

Dalian Transportation


Airport:

Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport is located 10 northwest of Dalian. Means of transportation include shuttle buses, city buses and taxis.

Railway Stations:

Dalian Railway Station (Dalian Huoche Zhan), located in the northern part of Dalian, is the main railway station in the city. Shahekou Railway Station and Zhoushuizi Railway Station are used for local and regional trains.

Long Distance Bus Stations

Jianshejie Bus Station: next to Dalian Railway Stsation; Beigangqiao Bus Station, No. 20 Anshan Road; Gangwan Bus Station, No. 14 Changjiang Road; Liujiaqiao Bus Station, Zhoushan Street at Huabei Road; Heishijiao Bus Station, No. 700 Zhongshan Road.

Taxi

For the initial 3 km, ¥6; for each additional km, ¥2.

City Rail

Express Rail Line 3 runs from Dalian Railway Station in the northern part of the city to Jinshitan Vacational Resort which is 50 km northwest of Dalian. Line 3 Jinzhou Branch Line runs from Kaifaqu to Jiulizhan in Jinzhou.

Port

Dalian Port is located to the east of the city, at the end of Wuwu Road. There passenger services to Tianjin Xingang, Yantai, Weihai, Penglai as well as Inchon in South Korea.
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