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Dalian Travel Guide
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Albin CABALOU
Facing the sea on three sides, proud of its neatness, Dalian is a beautiful port city at the southern tip of Liaoning Peninsula. With one million sq meters of lawn downtown and some 10 million trees planted in the suburbs, Dalian is one of the country's cleanest cities. The sunny beach and clearly demarcated seasons make it the pleasant resort in summer. Governing six districts, three cities and one county, Dalian covers an area of 12,500 sq kilometers with 5,370,000 inhabitants. Having the largest harbor in the northeast, it is an important base of water production and fruit in China. Dalian is also the "home of track and fields" and the famous soccer team unbeaten in 39 matches. The flourishing coastal city of Dalian is the major port for China's northeast province and one of the most prosperous cities in China.

The varied styles of buildings here are particularly attractive with a colonial legacy of Russian, European and Japanese architecture. Crossed by old, colorful trams, the city exhibits some wonderful temperaments of traditional leisure and modern vigor.

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Zhongshan Guangchang (Sun Yatsen Square)
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The center of entertainment and communication for Dalian's citizen, a panorama of grand buildings encircling a roundabout. In the middle of this circular plaza, thousands of couples practice western dance with music on every summer night. Others play badminton, or just sit and chat, while children play with dogs. And the pick of the city's classical architecture can be found here.
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_________Practical Information
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Dalian Tourism Bureau
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At One Renmin Square you can get brochures on the city or call (0)411-3631258 for more information. Alternatively contact the major hotels.
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Post and Telephone office
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The main post and telephone office is on Changjiang Lu, however, most of the large hotels provide a postal service.
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_________Getting Around
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By taxi
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The basic rate is 10 yuan, though you may have to remind the driver to put the meter down.
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By tram
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If you’re not in a hurry, take the tram which provides you the charming of old times. Three lines are in operation, with a flat rate of 1 yuan. Trams glide around the city, and run until 11 pm.

The new line is #202. This runs from XinGong Street all the way down South past the Hi Tech Park.
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By bus
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The bus is the best in China since the government has splashed out big money to upgrade its fleet of buses. Bus No.13 runs from the railway station to the passenger ferry terminal. Minibuses follow the same routes and charge 2 yuan.
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_________Getting There
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By boat
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Regular boats from Tianjin, Shanghai, Qingdao, Yantai and Weihai can take you to Dalian. Tickets can be bought at the ferry terminal in the east of Dalian, not far from the Friendship Hotel. Tickets are also sold at a booth in front of the railway station. Bus No.13 goes from the railway station to the passenger ferry terminal.
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By air
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Having domestic and international air connections. There’re daily flights from Beijing (1 hour and 10 minutes), Shanghai (1 hour and 35 minutes), Guangzhou (2 hours and 55 minutes), Hong Kong (3 hours) to Dalian.
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__________Day Trips
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Lushun (Port Arthur)
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The attractions in Lushun are Coast Park, Baiyushan Tower, Dongjiguan Fort, Snake Island and Huangjinshan Outdoor Bathing Place.
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Ocean World Aquarium
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Walk through a 100-meter long transparent tunnel, you'll observe kinds of marine wildlife in Xinghai Park in Huanghe Jie. Open 8:30am-5pm. Entry fee: 35 yuan
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Pamela Michels
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We (2) will be in port on March 31 on the cruise ship Statendam. We arrive around 8:00 a.m. and leave at 4:00pm. We would like to take a day tour. We need pick up and drop off at the ship. Please advise.
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Pamela Michels
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We (2) will be in port on the ship Statendam on March 31. We arrive at 8:00am and leave at 4:00pm. We would like to take a day tour. We need pick up and drop off from the ship. Please advise.
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_________Beaches
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Tiger Beach
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There are Seabed World, Bird Sing Wood in this stretch of coastline. It's an ideal place to see excellent natural views of the ragged cliffs and crashing waves
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Jinshitan (Golden Stone Beach)
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Another choice for swimming. 60km north of Dalian, Jinshitan is an attractive beach area with splendid coves and rock formations. There's also a golf course, cross country motorcycling, an amusement park and hunting grounds within a forest.
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Fujiazhuang Beach
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It's the fair way out of town to Fujiazhuang Beach to go swimming. Though there're a number of beaches south of the city, the best is Fujiazhuang Beach having sandy beach bordering two scenic parks, Baiyunshan and Xiuyuefeng. Excellent for swimming, but has few facilities. It'll take half-day drive here, but it's worthy. You can enjoy the pleasant scenes of Dalian peninsula on the way.
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__________Nightlife and Entertainment
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typical night at boontown

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Clean air, good shopping, fine architecture and excellent shopping make Dalian a great city to walk around. Dalian has enjoyed an upsurge in bars, pubs and clubs in recent years. The bar area around Youhao Square is worth exploring.
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Sizuku
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type: Korean and Japanese bars
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address: behind the Senmao Building, 37 Jinhua Street
tel: (0)411-3627020
ABC Jazz@Nikko
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The Nikko hotel Dalian has invited the Blue parrot Jazz quartet to perform live in the beautiful Lounge
Every evening starts at 18.30 from Monday to Sunday inclusive.

A treat for the ears all the famou classical tunes played in all styles and enjoy a glass of Champagne
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tel: The Place to be!
address: Nikko Hotel Dalian
BoonTown Bar
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typical night at boontown
typical night at boontown

Boontown Bar only began two years ago but is one of the fastest growing and most popular spots for expats and business. Located just twenty minutes from Dalian, it is easliy reached by using the fast train and getting off at the Five Color City train stop. You are right there. Ask most people where is Boontown or Maple Leaf bar as it is known among some. If that doesn't work, ask for the East Hotel (Dong Fang in chinese) and look directly across the street for a small sign with a maple leaf on it. The only english sign on the row of buildings. Definitely worth a look.
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ClosingTime: when you feel like going home
address: Five Color City Kaifaqu
Club Spark
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The most popular hiphop club in dalian city. Clean atmosphere and very nice music. The djs play all kinds of hiphop, from old school to new school. They have 5 foreign djs. dj cowboy (philippines) dj yas (japan) dj ken (japan) dj oscar (spain) and dj joon (korea).. Club Spark is the perfect place to dance, drink and meet new friends.

Located in a small street between Shangrila Hotel and Furama Hotel.
type: Clubs and dancing
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openinghours: 8:00 pm
tel: (0)411-82814649
ClosingTime: 5:00 am
CoCo Bar
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Centrally located downtown at Tianjin Street, close to Zhongshan Square and Nikko Hotel, this bar offers really nice atmosphere with good music and open until late. A meeting place for people from all over the world. Staff speaks good English.
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ClosingTime: 03.00
tel: (0)411 817 06042
address: 123 Tianjin Street, close to Zhongshan Square
Noah's Ark
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For other live music, also check out Noah's Ark where Mamao mixes up some excellent computer-generated music.
type: Bars and Cafes
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address: No.32-1 Wusi Road, Xigang District
tel: (0)411-3692798
Club Spark
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Club Spark is the most popular HipHop bar in Dalian. Clean and good atmosphere. They have 5 foreign djs that plays really good musics. dj cowboy (philippines) dj yas (japan) dj ken (japan) dj oscar (spain) and dj joon (korea).. 80% of the crowd are foreigners, so easy to find or meet new friends. It is located on the small street between Shangrila Hotel and Furama Hotel..
type: Clubs and dancing
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address: Renmin Lu, Zhifu Lu
openinghours: 7:30 pm
tel: (0)411-2644023
ClosingTime: 5:00 am
F2 Bar
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Located on the basement of Shangri-La, this is the only place in Dalian to dance on international live music!! (except on Sundays). DJ every night, friendly sexy model staff and trendy interior design that make of this bar a very relaxing place to chat before 9pm and a great dance floor later in the night! Expat nights every Tuesdays with all draught beers at RMB 20 and free snacks. Theme night once a month. Snacks from RMB 23 to 70.
type: Clubs and dancing
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ClosingTime: 1.30am
tel: 411 82525 000 ext 23
address: 66 Renmin road
email: f2bar.slda@shangri-la.com
Casablanca Cafe and Bar
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A popular hangout for the expat set.
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address: 35 Renmin Lu
tel: (0)411- 2646598
Hollywood Cafe
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The Hollywood Cafe does a passable imitation of a Hard Rock Cafe, with excellent live music from Mix Company nightly 7pm.-1am. Excellent buzz at the weekends.
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address: No.28 Shengli Square, Zhongshan District
tel: (0)411-2502777 ext.781

____________Festivals
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Dalian Spring Fireworks Festival
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On the first month of the Chinese lunar year, local people will celebrate it at Xinghai Convention & Exhibition Center.
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Dalian International Fashionable Dress Festival
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Started in 1989 and celebrate in September every year. The event includes dress, culture and tour. During the festival, more than ten thousands people of the world join this great event. It becomes one of the most important fashionable dress festivals in the world.
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