Dalian Travel Guide

Dalian sits at the southern tip of Liaodong Peninsula, China, facing the Bohai Sea and the Yellow Sea. It serves as a bridge between northeastern China and Inner Mongolia. Dalian is the gate to Beijing and Tianjin, and plays an important role in northeast Asia economic circle. Dalian has established trade and navigation relationships with more than 140 countries and regions around the world.

Dalian is a center of tourism, finance and information. As a vibrant economic center, it has a large number of new business developments. Dalian has a highly developed software industry and hosts the national software trade fair.

Known for its pleasant climate, scenic mountains and beaches, Dalian is a world famous tourist and summer resort. Efforts are ongoing to improve the environment and functions of the city. On June5th, 2001, Dalian was awarded one of the "World's 500 Best Environment Cities". It is the only city in China so honored, and one of only two cities in Asia.

  • Telecode: 0411
  • Post Code: 116000
  • Nationalities: Han, Manchu, Hui, Xibe, Mongol, Korean, Zhuang, Dong, Uygur, Tu, Miao, Daur, Russian.

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Q: Clifford Pereira Asked on 2012-09-16 Reply
I am in Dalian as a researcher with DMU. I would like a day trip to Lushun. Can you tell me how I can do this for 2people and how much it will cost please?

Hi Clifford, we can arrange it for you. Please let me know when  you would like to start the tour, then I will quote the exact price, okay?

Whitney Liao Replied on 2012-09-18
Q: Ron Bowlin Asked on 2012-07-02 Reply
Is there a tourist office in Dalian? If so where? Are there any paper maps of Dalian mostly in English, if so where can I buy one
Hi Ron Bowlin. China International Travel Service (Dalian) Co. LTD is China Highlights’ partnership located in Dalian. The company’s address is 7-9 MinKang Road, Zhongshan district, Dalian. Contact Number: +86-0411-39863618/39863611. You can call their service phone for help I am afraid that it is not easy to find an English version map. The Google map may be the only suggestion I find. Please visit this website http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=ll and search with the key words “Dalian, Liaoning, China”. Hope it assists you. Best wish, Kevin. kevin Replied on 2012-07-03
Q: Shirotan Asked on 2012-05-09 Reply
I am planning for a 3 day in Beijing and 2 days in dalian with 5 adults and baby. Can you advise what to cover and if I can get a personalized tour for the group? No accommodation and flights needed.
Hello Shirotan, i have just sent you a proposal, please check your email. Simon Huang Replied on 2012-05-10
Q: Rolf Weinowski Asked on 2012-03-26 Reply
Hello, I will permanently settle to DaLian beginning of May this year. First going into a hotel, but soon will be looking for a nice appartment. Can you tell me the average rental prices for a 150 square meter, 2 bedroom appartment, completely furnished. Would like to have a seaview, close to the beach and quiet. Thank you
Hi Rolf, According to your requirement, the rental prices range from 2000 to 5000. Doris Huang Replied on 2012-03-27
Q: Ajay Lal Asked on 2012-02-06 Reply
I want to travel from Dalian to Shiyan by train. How long does it take and what is teh cost? Is there fast train available?
There is no direct train from Dalian to Shiyan, you should firstly take train K369 from Dalian to Hankou(Wuhan). The train leaves at 13:40 and arrive in Hankou at 17:51, duration 28 hrs. the price is CNY686 per person for soft sleeper, you should stay one night in Wuhan, next morning, you can take bullet train D5211 which leaves at 8:30am and arrive in at 12:28pm, the price is CNY 181 per per for soft seat. Leon Long Replied on 2012-02-07