What is interesting in Dalian. Dalian attractions - what's worth visiting? City squares and parks

Dalian – resort town in the northeastern part of China, washed by the Yellow and Bohai seas. As they say local residents, “Dalian is a city in a garden, not a garden in a city.”

Dalian attracts tourists beautiful scenery, mild climate, beaches, parks and squares. This article contains information about the main interesting places in Dalian.

Perhaps among them there will be attractions already known to you from materials about Dalian, and some you may learn about for the first time. The article also provides names of attractions in Chinese, which you can print out and show to the taxi driver.

Dalian is famous for its mild climate; in summer there is no annoying heat. There is almost always a fresh, cool breeze blowing from the sea. The hottest month is August, the average maximum temperature is 27 °C. From mid-July to mid-August there is usually fog. The swimming season lasts from mid-June to the end of September, average temperature water 24 °C.

List of Dalian attractions in Russian and Chinese

Below is a list of Dalian attractions described above, in Russian and Chinese. If you don't speak Chinese, you can print out the list and indicate the locations to the taxi driver. You can also see the location of the places on the map below.

Tiger Park

Bird Park

Labor Park

People's Square

Friendship Square 友好广场 [yǒu hǎo guǎng chǎng]

Victory Square

Dalian Zoo

Sea Melody Park

Wedding theme park Swallow's Nest 燕窝岭婚庆公园

Xinghai Square

Xinghai Park

Shell Beach 傅家庄

Port Arthur

Discovery Land

Golf clubs Golden Pebble Golf Course 金石高尔夫球场 and Golden Bey Golf Course 金湾高尔夫球场

Hunting Club Golden Pebble Hunting Club 金石狩猎俱乐部

Aerbin Water Park 阿尔滨水上乐园 [à ěr bīn jīn shān shuǐ shàng lè yuán]

Big Black Mountain

Sights of Dalian on the map

We wish you a pleasant and have an interesting trip in Dalian!

Dalian – tourist town, so there are a lot of places where you can visit and a large number of attractions. For example, Port Arthur is located 45 kilometers from the city, but along the way you can marvel at the landscapes and look at monuments dedicated to the Russo-Japanese War, and separately monuments to Russian heroes among the 17 thousand who died on Japanese soil. The Russian Military Memorial and Cemetery is the largest Russian burial site in Asia.

Ice Valley is a 200-kilometer-long nature reserve located northwest of the city of Dalian. In the valley surrounded by mountains you can see the untouched forests that have been preserved here. Tourists are usually attracted here by crystal water and unique landscapes. The valley is immense in size - 5000 hectares. There is also a museum of marine nature, located in the once city hall building. It was built by the Russians back in 1900, in the traditional Northern European style.

The International Sailors' Club presents several distinguished restaurants and banquet halls located on the second floor of the building. The village of Jinshitan is approved by the State Council of Holiday Villages and is located in the southeast of the Yellow Sea in Dalian. This perfect place for holidays regarding Northern China.

The “Seaside Road” is 30 kilometers long, winding like a serpentine, going around beautiful hills, then going to the sea, then to the mountains. It connected the beaches of Banchuy, the Tiger Park of the village of Lu with the Starfish Park.

There is a landscape area on Banchui Island, which is located in the east of Binghailu Street, 9 kilometers from the city center. In the north, the area is covered by mountains and offers beautiful views of the sea. If you look closely, you can see Sanshan Island in the fog, which resembles some kind of fantastic object.

Bingyu, called the landscape area, is located 40 kilometers north of Zhuanghe, or rather its urban area. And from there it will be necessary to advance to the northeastern part of Dalian. This area is also called “Little Switzerland” and for good reason - the mountain landscape and boulders create their own unique and amazing view. You can get here by bus, which runs direct from Dalian Railway Station. In addition to the sights and beautiful picturesque nature– here you can treat your health. Dalian has a Medical Center where professionals have been successfully treating any disease for several years.

Xinghai Square (星海广场, Xin Hai Square) is located in the southwestern part of Dalian and has excellent geographical location. This site was originally a saltworks in Xinghai Bay. Later, in honor of the return of Hong Kong to China, the largest city square in Asia was created here. In the square there is a pillar made of white marble, on which 9 dragons are engraved, meaning that all the "sons and daughters" of China are the heirs of the dragon. In the center of the square is a replica of the sacrificial altar of the Beijing Temple of Heaven, built from Sichuan red marble, on which the heavenly foundations and earthly branches are carved ( ancient system chronology), 24 agricultural seasons and 12 Chinese zodiac signs. In the north of the square is Exhibition Center Xinghai. This modern building combines an exhibition hall, a conference hall, shopping, financial and entertainment centers. Beer festivals, clothing festivals, and marathons are held on the square.

Working hours: around the clock.

Entrance: free.

Address:大连市沙河口区南部海滨风景区/ Beach landscape district, South part of Sha He Kou district.

Lüshun (旅顺, Lüshun) - former Port Arthur, famous for its beautiful landscapes and interesting places, such as: Baiyunshan Mountain, military port, victory tower, Lushun Museum, snake museum and others. Located near the port Bai Yushan Mountain (白玉山, Bai Yushan Mountain) is a symbol of Lushun, its height is more than 130 m above sea level. At the top of the mountain there is a 110 m high television tower and a museum of naval weapons. South of the mountain is military port (旅顺军港, Lüshun military harbor) , which began construction back in 1880. The port has unique natural conditions, is a world famous natural comfortable harbor. Its geographical location is extremely inaccessible and strategically important. The port is difficult to attack and easy to defend. Fierce battles were fought for this place many times with Japanese and Russian colonialists. After the formation of the People's Republic of China, the port of Lushun became an important military base for the Chinese army. Tower of victory (胜利塔, Tower of victory) was built in 1955 by the Soviet army, before it left Lushun, to commemorate the decade of victory over Japanese imperialism and German fascism. The tower has a height of 45 m, the base of the tower is pentagonal in shape. Each side consists of 15 layers of granite. After the Japanese occupied Dalian in 1905, they built in 1916 on the basis of the former officers' club of Tsarist Russia Lüshun Museum . The museum building was built in European style and at the same time has elements of oriental decor. The museum displays about 100 thousand exhibits, including bronze items, Xinjiang cultural monuments, calligraphy, paintings, ceramics, as well as foreign cultural exhibits. Lüshun Snake Museum occupies an area of 14,000 sq. m. He shows natural landscape snake island, the life of snakes, their uses, as well as stuffed snakes.

Working hours: military port - off-season: 8.00-16.00, “hot season” - 6.00-18.30; Lushun Museum - summer: 8.00-17.00, winter - 9.30-15.30, spring - 8.30-16.00, Monday - closed (except holidays); Snake Museum - 8.00-17.00.

Dalian is a huge port and resort city, which is located in the North-East of the country in the coastal part of the Yellow Sea Bay. The city, with a population of over 6 million, is recognized as one of the 5 hundred most comfortable cities in the world to live in.

Dalian has just under 1,000 kilometers of sandy and pebble beaches, dozens of resorts and sanatoriums that can accommodate up to 40,000 vacationers at a time, and there are also amazing attractions in Dalian.

Once upon a time in late XIX century, this area was leased from China by the Russian Empire and the city of Dalniy was founded here. The huge investments involved in the lengthy construction helped make the city unique among the many large settlements in both countries.

During the Russo-Japanese War, the city of Dalny was in the power of Japan for a long period. It was only in 1945 that it was recaptured by the troops of the Soviet Union, and 5 years later it was finally handed over to the Chinese government. The city acquired the name Luyda and in 81 of the 20th century it was renamed Dalian. After 3 years, the Chinese government allowed the introduction of foreign investment. A period of active growth and development of the city began.

Over time, a course was taken to rebuild the infrastructure towards tourism and the health and treatment sector. Today Dalian performs strategic functions for the country seaport, industrial, economic, resort and festival center.

Top places to visit in Dalian

When you hear the phrase China Dalian attractions, most travelers remember its unique squares and districts.

The most a nice place in the city is called Friendship Square. It has a circular shape and is surrounded by multi-story office buildings of modern architecture made of glass and metal. Spacious streets lead to it, where the main representative offices of the world's leading companies, boutiques and exclusive stores with rare expensive goods are located. In the center of the square there is an impressively sized ball, which rests on 5 supporting arms, symbolizing the friendship of the five continents. When night comes, the ball glows with a variety of illumination.

Xinghai Square is the most large area throughout Asia. In its center there is a 20-meter marble pillar, which was erected in honor of the return of this region to the PRC. Along the perimeter of the pillar there are five more columns. There are musical fountains throughout the area, and a path with footprints is laid near the sea. At the end there is a sculpture of children holding a book. It is also home to the largest in China marine aquarium with a tunnel built under water, 118 meters long and tens of thousands different types sea inhabitants.

Also, the list of attractions in Dalian China is People's Square (the old name is Stalin Square) - popular place recreation for citizens and tourists and Victory Square or Victoria Square, which is famous for its huge shopping center. You can buy a wide variety of goods here at good prices.

All squares are unique and beautiful. If you have enough free time, city guests can also visit Zhongshan Square, Hope Square, Frozen Wave Square, Putin Square and America Square.

The history of the formation and development of Dalian (China) was influenced for a long time by the Russian Empire, and later Soviet Union. In the very center of the city there is Russian Street, where you can see up to four dozen different buildings made in the Russian style of the period of the 19th-20th centuries. This street is the oldest in the city and the city authorities paid great attention to the issue of its reconstruction. Today there are restaurants, cafes, souvenir shops and clubs on it, designed in the Russian style.

Also in the city you can find Japanese Street, on which there are enterprises and establishments characteristic of this country. This street was built specifically in 2000 in memory of Japan's rule in this region. Here you can feel the spirit of the culture of this country, enjoy it traditional dishes, attend a tea ceremony.

Dalian parks as an important part of attractions throughout China

The number of parks that Dalian has is very difficult to find in other cities in the world. Their number has exceeded a dozen, which is why the city is often called “situated in the middle of a garden.”

In Tiger Park you can visit the Polar Aquarium, where, in addition to the many species of fish, turtles and belugas on display, there are also shows of dolphins, fur seals and walruses. Its name comes from the statue of two tigers placed in the center.

The Bird Park is located next to the Tiger Park. Here tourists can wander among a variety of birds of various species. The inhabitants of the park are not confined to separate cages and live in natural environment. Only in this place is a unique half-hour show of parrots held, where they ride bicycles, play funny melodies, add single numbers and speak human language.

In Labor Park you can walk to the lake and feed the fish, take a ride to the observation deck of the Dalian TV Tower, and see the city from a 170-meter height, or have lunch at the revolving restaurant located here. You can take a cable car up the mountain and go down on a special sleigh sliding along a metal chute.

Sea Melody Park is unique for its serpentine street, which is good for walking and riding in a special car. This place has many platforms that offer breathtaking views of the Yellow Sea, and statues of its inhabitants are placed along the sides.

Wedding Park – Bird home– broken on a steep cliff. At its edge, which ends in a cliff, openwork gazebos with a seascape in the background were built. Of course, there are wedding-themed sculptures throughout the park. Here you can not only watch a Chinese wedding, but also take pictures in national wedding costumes.

Dalian Zoo continues the list of “attractions of Dalian”; you can spend more than one hour exploring it. Vast areas of primates, herbivores, predators, birds and exotic plants are better and less tiring to travel around in an electric car. To attract more visitors, an elephant show is held here.

In Xinghai Park, in addition to the Shenya Aquarium, there are attractions and a Ferris wheel. On the pebble beach adjacent to the park, there is boarding for pleasure boats that ply along the coast. A jumping tower was built over the sea and ropes were stretched, allowing you to ride a special device over the sea to the shore.

The big black mountain is full big amount Buddhist and Taoist temples. Temple attractions are always open to visitors. The height of the mountain is 1300 meters.

Also in Dalyan there is a spacious Aerbin water park with many large and small water slides and Discoveryland with more than 30 different attractions.

Golf clubs, a hunting club and 900 meters of city beaches with sand and pebbles are also open to the public.

In the vicinity of Dalian there is the Golden Stone area with a famous hospital and a free beach. On the beach there are courts for playing volleyball and football, and along the shore there are huge figures of shrimp, crabs, lobsters, etc. In the Golden Stone Park, among the natural stone boulders, there is a small artificial lake.

Port Arthur is a place where battles took place during the Russo-Japanese War. The fort itself still houses military fortifications, barracks and bunkers. There is a cemetery near the port where Russian soldiers are buried. In its center there is a memorial dedicated to Soviet heroes and a monument to Russian and Japanese soldiers.

What else to see in Dalian China? - a question to which there are a thousand answers. For example, not far from the city there is a nature reserve called Ice Valley. Its territory is 200 km. In the center of the valley, surrounded by mountains with untouched forested mountain slopes, a museum of marine nature was built. Pure spring water and wonderful places untouched nature attract those who want to relax from the hustle and bustle of the city.

On the outskirts of Dalian near the sea there is the International Sailors' Club with gourmet restaurants and banquet halls. Here you will be served an exotic dinner in a wonderful atmosphere accompanied by the sound of the sea waves.

For those who want to enjoy and capture more unique landscapes and marine species, it is advisable to see Ban Chui Island with a surrounding chain of mountains and sea expanses in the distance. Bingyu Island, with its mountains and stone boulders, is a bit reminiscent of the landscapes of Switzerland. The Medical Center is also located here, where many chronic diseases are successfully treated.

Among the largest cities in China, popular among tourists all over the world, the metropolis of Dalian occupies a special place, which is the most famous tourist center. It is able to fully provide travelers with excursion, beach and active recreation and shopping. We will tell you how to make the best use of your stay in Dalian so that your vacation here remains unforgettable.

Dalian - first acquaintance with the port city of China

Dalian is a large port city with developed infrastructure, European buildings and an extensive system of health facilities.

It is divided into four huge sectors:

Sigan with government agencies;
Zhongshan with financial and commercial centers;
Shahekou, where universities and residential areas are located;
Xinghai Square and Ganjingzi, where the international airport is located.

Tourists in Dalian are also attracted by shopping at affordable prices and a lot of entertainment programs with local attractions rich in exotica.

Geographical position

Dalian is located in the northeast of the Chinese state, in the Liaoning province. The city is great for have a nice rest and receiving tourists: it is located in beautiful climatic conditions and has many wonderful beaches Yellow Sea.

Dalian Map

Did you know? One of the districts of Dalian (Melody of the Sea Park) is called Chinese Venice due to its architectural similarity with the famous Italian city, as well as the presence of canals and gondolas in it. This contributed to the fact that Chinese authorities managed to ease traffic in the city and reduce pollution from it.

A little history

The metropolis grew up on the site of the small fishing village of Tsinniva. In 1898, Russian settlers leased part of the Chinese territory on which this village was located. Here the Russian state began active construction, investing huge amounts of money in it: during seven years of construction, the expanded city already had three districts ( European city, Administrative town, Chinese city) with equipped and mechanized major port and was named Dalny. After the period of Russo-Japanese hostilities and until 1945, the city was ruled by the Japanese, and after that date it became a free port, leased by the USSR for 5 years. In 1950, the Soviet Union transferred the city to China.

How to get there

From Kyiv, Moscow and others major cities Unfortunately, there are no direct flights to Dalian. To get to your destination, you will need to make a transfer in the capital of China, using the Kyiv - Beijing or Moscow - Beijing flights, and from there come by train or fly to Dalian. But in the summer there are direct flights from Vladivostok and Khabarovsk to Dalian.

From the airport you can get to the heart of Dalian by buses that go through the railway station.
Important! Tour operators recommend purchasing round-trip tickets for a trip to Dalian; sometimes they are cheaper than a one-way flight.

Climate and weather by month

The city is located in an area with a continental climate and constant monsoons. Winters are generally cool and dry, influenced by the Siberian anticyclones, while summers are hot and rainy, influenced by the East Asian monsoon.
The climate table shows the average air and water temperatures in Dalian, as well as the amount of precipitation by month:

Month	Daytime temperature	Night temperature	Temperature water	Precipitation, mm
January	-1	-6	+2	11
February	0	-5	+2	9
March	+6	0	+4	10
April	+13	+6	+8	20
May	+19	+12	+12	38–40
June	+23	+17	+18	55–60
July	+27…+30	+21	+22	160
August	+26	+21	+24	135
September	+23	+17	+22	75
October	+17	+10	+18	30
November	+8	+2	+10	25
December	+1	-3	+6	10

It is interesting to vacation in Dalian at any time of the year, but it is still preferable from July to September, since winter here is always accompanied by cold winds. According to reviews from experienced tourists, May can be considered the most optimal month for a vacation. At this time there is not such a large influx of tourists, the beaches are free, and prices are not yet inflated. In addition, you can see all the sights of the city without fuss.

Best beaches

Beaches are located both in busy areas where shops, parks and hotels are located, and in areas remote from the active and noisy center.

The best beaches are considered:

"Shell". It is washed by the waves of the Yellow Sea, and on the shore there are small and smooth yellow pebbles. At the entrance there is a sculpture of a huge shell. Near the vacation spot there are many restaurants and cafes with Russian and Chinese cuisine. The beach is located near the central city area, which can be reached by cable car passing through the zoo or by bus. Beach area - 500 m;
"Xinghai." Free beach with sand and pebbles, located near the Yellow Sea. There are snack bars, paid changing rooms and showers. Bicycles, catamarans and electric cars can be rented. There is also a park area with attractions and the Shenyang Aquarium. The vacation spot is located 9 km from the urban area, and the coastline stretches for 900 meters;
"Governmental" Paid beach with pebbles on the shore. There is a large park area with beautiful lake, golf club, fountains and cafes. The beach is 13 km away from the center and stretches out into a 600-meter line;
"Golden Stone". Free vacation spot with sandy beach. Washed by the Yellow Sea. It is located 50 km from the center. Nearby are Discoveryland, golf clubs, a hunting club, cafes and shops. You can rent scooters and catamarans. Umbrellas, showers and changing rooms are available. Size coastline- 3 km;
"Golden Sand" Paid sand beach on the Yellow Sea coast. Houses with barbecues are available for rent here; there are tables under awnings in the beach area. Nearby is the Rakushka beach, the zoo and Primorskaya Street. The distance from Dalian is 10 km, the coast is 300 m long;
"Blue Lagoon". Well-equipped paid recreation area. Sun loungers, umbrellas and places under canopies are available for rent. Nearby is a golf club. The beach is located 37 km from Dalian, and the length of the coast is 1200 m;
"Xiajiahe." A free holiday destination washed by the waters of the Bohai Gulf. There are showers, umbrellas, toilets, and a grocery market nearby. Windsurfing and scooter rentals are available. The beach is 23 kilometers away from Dalian, and the coast stretches for a distance of 1 km.

Did you know?The Chinese build houses with small foundations, but as high as possible. This shows their sober calculation: tall and narrow buildings located on small area, can accommodate as much as possible more people, and this is very important in China with a billion people.

What to see for a tourist

We present to your attention the top 10 best attractions in Dalian:

The Museum of Aquatic Life consists of three buildings and is located on a vast territory. The first presents the fauna of the Arctic seas, as well as a well-equipped penguinarium for various types penguins. The second contains an aquarium with a transparent underwater tunnel, over 100 m long, allowing you to see great amount sea creatures and ocean inhabitants. The third building is designed to hold water attractions and shows featuring dolphins and fur seals as performers.
The entrance to the eastern embankment is open here. This park is favorite place recreation for citizens and travelers. It is decorated with steel compositions with realistically depicted figures of sea animals, as if inviting them to go deeper into the park, where visitors will encounter many more extravagant installations and sculptures. This park is decorated with flowering shrubs and a beautiful seascape.
Natural History Museum. This is one of the largest museums in the Celestial Empire, built in European style, located in the southern district of the city. The exhibition contains 12 halls with specific themes, in which over a hundred thousand specimens of prehistoric fossils, dinosaur skeletons and giant marine mammals are presented.
Located on the territory marine park and allows visitors to travel into the world of the deep sea. The museum space is divided into 6 sectors: an exhibition hall, an “Underwater Kaleidoscope”, an exhibition “Treasures of Sunken Ships”, a marine laboratory, a scientific gallery and a separate hall for underwater shows. The exhibits of the Coral Museum include marine fish, shells, mollusks and two hundred species of corals collected from the Pacific Ocean.
The most beautiful and ancient square, historical heart cities. Located on 2 hectares in the financial and commercial center of Dalian. The diameter of Musical Square is 168 m. It is surrounded by modern buildings, as well as copies of world-famous buildings and structures. During the day, popular music is periodically played here, and at night you can enjoy the bright lighting and the atmosphere of rhythmic dances and songs.
A visit to Dalian TV Tower is a must a tourist route cities. Both foreign travelers and residents of the Middle Kingdom are eager to visit it. The TV tower is located on Mount Luishan (170 m above sea level) and has a height of 190 m. From its observation deck You can see the whole city and the bay in the palm of your hand. TV tower workers invite visitors to try themselves as TV presenters or prepare a news report. The TV tower has a revolving French seafood restaurant.
Hu Tan Park (Tiger Park). Located in the southern part of Dalian, which is washed by Tiger Bay. The area of the park is over 1000 square meters. km, and it can be called multifunctional entertainment center. In the middle of the park area there is a large group sculpture of tigers, striking in its originality. Also on the territory are Seal Lake, the Tigris Bank and the North Bridge. The funicular will help tourists visit the other end of the bay. The park stretches along the coastline for more than 4 km.
Silk factory. Dalian Silk Factory is famous for producing blankets, pillows, silk fabric, national silk decorations and fashionable modern clothing designs. During the excursion, tourists will be shown and explained the technology for producing silk fabric and taught how to distinguish high-quality silk fabrics from synthetic fakes. The workshops use only the most modern equipment. Here tourists will be able to purchase items made from natural silk made at this factory at a lower price than in stores.
Here you can get acquainted with a variety of polar fish and animals, which are presented in 6 halls of different themes. The first hall will tell about the life of penguins, walruses, belugas and other inhabitants Arctic Circle. The second will tell about the animals of the North Pole. The third, with the help of computers, will introduce life at the poles and in the depths of the sea. In the fourth hall, tourists will be able to walk through a tunnel under a giant aquarium with ten thousand varieties of fish fauna. In the fifth hall there are souvenir shops and restaurants, and in the sixth there are performances with the participation of inhabitants of the seas and oceans: dolphins, belugas and fur seals.
Built in the mid-1990s, it is shaped like a star with two towering marble columns at its center. They were installed to mark the return of Hong Kong to China. Also on its territory there are 999 red marble stones and nine statues in the form of ancient ships. The architects embodied in the complex the personification of heavenly and earthly community. The area of Xinghai has an outer diameter of 239.9 m, and an inner diameter of about 199.9 m, which symbolizes two measures of chronology - familiar to the whole world and according to the Chinese calendar (1990 was the hundredth year of Dalian’s founding and was considered 2399 in China year).

Important!For travelers making tourist trip in China, preventive vaccinations are not required.

Other types of entertainment

In addition to beaches and sightseeing, travelers in Dalian are offered active species recreation, as well as the opportunity to get unforgettable experience from the night metropolis.

Leisure

Here are some of the dynamic entertainment options in Dalian:

The club operates all year round. Located on the coast of the Yellow Sea against the backdrop of the picturesque Liadong Peninsula.
Located on the territory of the national tourist zone.
Pebble Gold Golf Club Beach Golf Club. There are 2 fields available. Location - within a 50-kilometer zone from the city center and the airport. After playing golf, you can relax in the clubhouse.
Place in resort area a city where the main entertainment venue is the International Yacht Club.
"White Center" The Winter Hunting Club is located on its territory.
Jinshi International Hunting Club. Located in the scenic area of Jinshitan, considered the best. The forested lands provide the opportunity for hunting games as well as target archery.
The long road is 30 kilometers, very beautiful and winding. Its beginning is from Xinhai Square, along the coast to the north of the city, through the zoo in the forest. Allows for walking and cycling, during which you can observe the picturesque coastal landscapes.
Racing center "Shea Kart". Located in the east of the metropolis. Allows tourists to try themselves in karting sports.
Bicycle rides. Most cheap look travel around Dalian. There are a huge number of bicycle rental points in the city.

Night life

For lovers of nightlife, the following activities are available:

visiting nightclubs, restaurants, and karaoke clubs with free entry, which are located within the city near Wuwu Road and Sanba Square;
walks along People's Square and adjacent streets filled with bright illumination.

Important!In Dalian, as throughout China, it is not recommended to drink raw tap water.

Where to stay

For foreigners, there are a limited number of budget accommodation options in the city: the vast majority of budget hotels do not accept foreign tourists. But you can still find acceptable options.

Hostels

In Dalian the best option budget accommodation would be a youth hostel, university dormitory or an inexpensive hotel on campus.

Here are some economy class options for accommodation in Dalian:

"Sea Poetry"- a youth hostel located in the Zhongshan area in an old Chinese warship moored on Tiger Beach. The cost of living is from 20 to 100 yuan. Each room can accommodate up to three people.
Hostel "Merry". Located in the Xigan district. Accommodation in shared room costs 48 yuan, and the price for a bed in a double room depends on the season.

Hotels

There are plenty of three- and four-star hotels with spacious and clean rooms in the metropolis. Also large international networks provide prestigious complexes with well-equipped rooms and prices at international prices.

Here is a small list of hotels in different price categories:

Located next to Sanba Square on the street. Wuwu Lu. The room rate is 168 yuan. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi.
Its windows overlook the Tiger Beach embankment. Has standard amenities. You can rent a room for 275–885 yuan. The hotel includes restaurants with Japanese and Chinese cuisine, a French cafe, a sauna and a gym with exercise equipment.
An ancient building erected in 1914 by the Japanese. Available Gym, a small business center and a Japanese restaurant. The cost of a hotel room is 450–600 yuan.
Located in the center and considered one of best hotels at average prices for accommodation. The rooms are spacious and equipped with amenities. The hotel has Internet, a gym with exercise equipment and a sauna. There are many beer pubs and bars-restaurants near the hotel. Accommodation here per day will cost an average of 300 to 640 yuan.
This hotel with a dark blue glass tower, it is considered a prestigious establishment created in the Western style. Best suited for travelers arriving or departing from the harbour. Prices - 885–1450 yuan.
Wanda International Hotel. 4 star establishment. There are 350 comfortable rooms with air conditioning, minibar, telephone, refrigerator, safe and cable TV. Accommodation - from 350 yuan.
Located on the coast of Fujiazhuang Beach, next to Xinghai Square. Eat night club, good restaurant, tennis courts and lobby bar. Room rate per night is 320–1350 yuan.

Important!Chinese electrical networks have a standard voltage of 220 V, so hotels and hostels are equipped with universal sockets.

Public transport and car rental

The city operates extensive network public transport:

buses;
trams;
trains;
metro;
passenger ships.

They have a timetable that is easy to understand to the local population, but it is best for tourists to take a taxi or rent a car with a driver.

Rental includes:

free delivery of a car at the right place;
400 km of mileage per day (above - a separate fee);
mileage is unlimited if the car is rented for more than three days.

Cuisine and restaurants

Restaurants in the metropolis are located in the central city area (in the area of Shengli Square), where they serve Chinese, European and Brazilian cuisines. Here are some restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars in Dalian offering local and overseas culinary delights:

- has an exquisite cuisine specializing in seafood, as well as quality service.
Wanfulu and Pinhailou Restaurants- some of the best, offering a huge selection of dishes.
Chain of elite establishments "Shuangshenyuan"- prepare delicacies local cuisine, as well as seafood.
Tian Tian Yu Gang restaurant chain- Mostly seafood is served.
"Home" restaurants in the coastal area- offer inexpensive seafood dishes, as well as kebabs from various types of meat.
Restaurants King Hans Barbecue and Matthew’s Brazil Barbecue- establishments with Brazilian barbecue.
Yi Xin Barbecue- a restaurant with Korean cuisine.
- favorite place high-status holidays for foreign tourists and local elite youth.
Spark, Korean cocktail bar- famous for the ability of Korean bartenders to prepare excellent cocktails and demonstrate shows with bottles.
Bars The Sphinx Bar, Max Bar, Tian Hao- in these bars, guests of the city receive a warm welcome in pleasant company with local residents.

Did you know?When bargaining with Chinese taxi drivers or market sellers, you need to take into account that, unlike Europeans, who express themselves with two hands, the Chinese use the five fingers of only one hand to indicate numbers from one to nine.

For shopping lovers

Dalian is considered a shopping mecca for shoppers. In areas where major tourist attractions are located, there are many stalls selling souvenirs (jade sculptures, shell mosaic shade screens, Chinese opera masks, calligraphy scrolls, etc.). Also within the city there are shopping areas and centers, markets offering a lot of different goods for every taste.

Here are some of the popular shopping spots in Dalian:

Qingniwaqiao shopping area. Location - between Labor Park on Youhao Jie Avenue and Victory Square. Expensive supermarkets, shopping centers and department stores with designer clothes are concentrated here.
Shopping center "Druzhba". Located on Narodnaya Street. There are many imported and Chinese exclusive products on sale. There are also stores of Armani, Gucci, and Cartier here. The products presented in them are of a fairly high price category.
Times Square (Times Square). Located next to the Furama Hotel on Narodnaya Street. Times Square is home to international stores with the highest prices.
Stretched between Zhongshan Square and Victory Square. Many department stores, supermarkets and shopping centers are located here. Also along the entire length of the avenue there are a large number of trade stalls with a wide variety of goods - from linen to samurai swords.
Underground shopping mall"Square of victory". It is located under the square of the same name. Here, in trading stalls you can purchase a wide range of goods and at significant discounts. There are also catering outlets, food courts, teahouses, bowling alleys and slot machine halls.
Roosevelt Center shopping complex. Located in the large shopping area of Xian Lu. There is also the largest electronics center, and numerous studios offer tailoring of traditional Chinese silk dresses and suits at quite reasonable prices (tailoring - 5 days).
Located on the north side of the city railway station. There are many trading floors on the territory of the market, among which the main one has a grocery line on the ground floor, and bags, clothes, souvenirs and trinkets are on the rest. It is appropriate to bargain here, so you can purchase goods at a good discount from the original price.
Bijing Jie Market. Address - Beijing Jie Avenue. Here you can bargain well and buy goods at bargain prices.

Concluding the review of the sights of Dalian, types of recreation there, beaches and hotels, as well as weather conditions in the region, we come to the conclusion that this is a city that you need to see with your own eyes in order to feel the unique atmosphere reigning in the squares and streets, as well as admire the magnificent sunsets over the Yellow Sea.