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A breezy seaside port with Russian and Japanese-era boulevards, green hills and the best beaches in the northeast.
Fly into Dalian Zhoushuizi Airport (DLC), 30 min from the center. High-speed rail from Shenyang (2h) and Beijing (4h).
Metro Lines 1–2 + DiDi; the coast roads are great for a hired car day.
Overnight ferries run to Yantai and Weihai across the Bohai — a quirky sea route south.
One of Asia's largest city squares, sweeping down to the sea with a huge ferris wheel.
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The 30 km cliff road along the coast — rocky coves, sea views and the city's best drive.
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Dalian's big aquarium-and-animal park on a scenic cove.
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The Russian-built circular square ringed by ten colonial bank buildings.
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A block of preserved Russian-era buildings — a short, photogenic stroll.
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The golden gravel beach and geology park, 40 min east by light rail.
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Abalone, scallops and sea urchin at the seafood markets — the city's pride.
Jiaozi stuffed with crab and shrimp — a Dalian signature.
Fresh uni eaten straight from the shell.
The city's proximity to Korea makes its grill houses excellent.
June–September for beaches; the sea air is pleasant into October.
Eat where the locals buy — the markets cook your pick for a small fee, cheaper and fresher than restaurants.
Fog can roll in fast; the coast is breezy even in summer — pack a light layer.
Alipay everywhere; markets take cash — carry ¥200.
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