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China Destination Guide - Dalian 大连

Dalian is consistently voted China's most livable city and is also one of its most prosperous. Set on the Yellow Sea it escapes some of the summer heat that much of the rest of Northern China experiences and in July and August attracts throngs of beach lovers. Famous for it's sea food and green spaces a few days relaxing here will show you a different side of China from the more traditional stops.

What there is to see in Dalian:

Beaches if you are there at the right time of year. Fujiazhuang Beach in deep bay with pebbly sand, Bangchuidao Jingqu beach is a secluded sandy beach by the villas used by party officials. Golden Stone Beach is good with nice little coves and rock formations.
For museum lovers the Dalian Modern Museum can make for an enlightening visit.
Zhongshan Square is vast and surrounded by buildings from the 1900's and is a popular meeting point in the city - a good place to people watch.

Best time to visit Dalian

May to October are the best months although Dalian can be visited year round - winters are a bit too cold for beach lovers though!

Best reason to visit Dalian

To experience a prosperous, clean but little visited Chinese city - to get a feel for the real China.

Our last word on Dalian

Great seafood (!) and a laid back atmosphere make for more genuine China experience than the normal 2 week China tour offers.