Dalian with the sea, romantic and free
---Transportation Guide---
Dalian Zhoushizi International Airport: It is approximately 16 kilometers away from the hotel. Driving takes about 30 minutes. There is also a subway available.
Dalian Railway Station: It is approximately 6.7 kilometers away from the hotel. Driving takes about 16 minutes. There is also a subway available.
Dalian North Railway Station: It is approximately 21 kilometers away from the hotel. Driving takes about 25 minutes (via the undersea tunnel). There is also a subway available.
Dalian Port Passenger Station: It is approximately 3.3 kilometers away from the hotel and it takes about 10 minutes by car.
Dalian Long-distance Bus Station: Approximately 21 kilometers away from the hotel. There is a subway available.
--- Tourist Attractions Recommendation ---
The Eastern Venice Water City
The Venetian water city is modeled after the Italian city of Venice, featuring over 200 European-style castles. The "gondolas" meander among these castles, allowing you to immerse yourself in the experience and feel as if you have traveled to a foreign land. Here, you can enjoy the exotic atmosphere while creating your own story about the water city.
Donggang Music Fountain
It is the landmark square of Donggang Business District and even of Dalian City. From an aerial view, the outer contour of the entire square resembles a flying seagull. This shape was designed based on the design concept of the Austrian Blue Sky Group, aiming to fully showcase the romantic and progressive marine culture, the rich and colorful coastal scenery, as well as the green and modern development theme.
Russian Style Street
This street is dominated by European-style buildings. It houses Russian restaurants, nightclubs, bars, tourist handicrafts and souvenir shops, etc. The original and authentic exotic atmosphere enables tourists to avoid the exhausting journey abroad. Here, they can fully experience the pure foreign customs. Dalian Tiger Beach Marine Park
This park is a modern marine-themed park that showcases marine culture and highlights the characteristics of the coastal city. It integrates tourism, entertainment, science popularization, shopping and culture. On May 8, 2007, Dalian Tiger Beach Marine Park was officially approved by the National Tourism Administration as a 5A-level tourist attraction.
Dalian Forest Zoo
It is divided into two parts: the enclosures and the free-range areas. There are over 200 species and 3,000 animals (including both animals and birds) in the park, and over 300 types of plants are grown.
Xinghai Square
It is an open-air square in the southwest of Dalian City, a major construction project commemorating the return of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to China. It is also one of the landmark buildings of Dalian City. The Xinghai Square Music Fountain has a diameter of 140 meters and a maximum height of 88 meters. It adopts 8 patented technologies and presents a "sound, light, electricity, fire" spectacular performance. There are many sculptures on the Xinghai Square, mainly including century commemoration city sculptures, bronze human sculptures, and modern sports sculptures.
---Food Recommendations---
Xidi
The sea urchin dumplings are famous. They are made and cooked on the spot, with thin skin and tender filling, and have a delicious taste. Fresh sea urchins are used in combination with pork, resulting in a smooth and delicate texture. Zheng Huang Qi Seafood Barbecue Restaurant is a popular seafood barbecue establishment in Dalian. Fresh seafood is selected on the spot, and there are a wide variety of barbecued and stir-fried dishes.
Kiyomi Kaneko
Dalian's upscale Japanese restaurant is renowned for its exquisite traditional Japanese decor and excellent service. It offers a variety of Japanese delicacies, such as sashimi, sushi, grilled chicken on a hot plate, etc. The ingredients are fresh and the presentation is meticulous. It is an excellent choice for banquets and gatherings.
Dongguan Street
There are numerous charming and beautiful small shops, suitable for city walks. There are Japanese curry restaurants, beef restaurants, bakery shops, etc. Each shop has its own unique features and the atmosphere is excellent.
