Dalian is a large coastal city in the north east of China near North Korea. The city is located at Liaodong Peninsula facing the Bohai Sea on one side and the Yellow Sea on the other side. Dalian focuses on industry, trade and tourism. The beaches are famous and attracts lots of tourists from China, Korea and Russia. The urban population is 3.5 million people.
airport
Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport has flights to Japan, Korea, Taipei and the main cities in China. Distance to the city is about 10 km.
Dalian attractions
The large Dalian beaches are a national tourist attraction in China:
– Xinghai Bay beach and Xinghai Golden Beach
– Fujiazhuang Beach
– Bangchuidao Scenic Area
– Xiajia Hezi Beach
– Jinshatan Beach: 50 km from Dalian
Dalian hotels
– Furama Hotel: (close to ferry))
– Hilton Dalian (overlooks the harbour)
– Ramada Plaza Dalian (near railway station)
– Grand Mercure Teda Dalian
– Shangri-La Hotel (city centre)
– Kempinski Hotel Dalian (city centre)
Dalian port
Dalian Port is an important trading port in China. It has deep water and is a transshipment center for bulk goods with large terminals for crude oil, minerals and grain. Loads are transported to the Middle East, South Asia, North America and Europe. Dalian Port also has a large Ro-Ro passenger center, distribution center and container terminal.
China travel and hotels
– Beijing
– Chengdu
– Chongqing
– Guangzhou
– Hong Kong
– Nanjing
– Shanghai
– Xian