The summer heat and humidity are here causing Chinese women to break out their parasols and Chinese men to lift up their shirts and show off their bellies. It’s obvious to the keen observer that all of these men and women are frantically pondering one ... Read More>>

While there are plenty of activities, sights and places to enjoy in Dalian, everyone once in a while needs some time away from the hustle and bustle of city living. The following suggestions are convenient weekend getaways from Dalian you can enjoy without ... Read More>>

Now that temperatures have plummeted to below freezing in many places across China, and snow storms have been sweeping across the northern plains, keeping warm and finding shelter from the cold has become the number one priority. Below is a one Dalian venue ... Read More>>

If you’re anything like me, when you finally catch a moment to breathe during the madness of everyday life, your mind naturally drifts to the desire to wander into a KTV, that magical place where you can spend some quality time with friends and family ... Read More>>

If you’ve been in China for a while and you’re starting to itch for a little reminder of home, a trip to the movies is a great way to sit back, relax, and get away from the city atmosphere. As a city with a long history of western influence, Dalian has ... Read More>>

The combination of Dalian's mild weather in the spring, summer and fall and its location on the coast make it an ideal place to enjoy a drink outside. Indeed, during the summer it's not hard to find Dalian residents sitting outside their homes enjoying the ... Read More>>

Dalian has a rich cultural heritage and the best way of appreciating this is by visiting one of the city’s many museums. Whether it is the area’s natural, artistic, social or cultural history you are interested in, there’s something for every visitor in ... Read More>>

While Dalian is one of the best city's to explore on foot, unless you live close to where you want to go, you can't walk everywhere all the time. Dalian's public transportation system offers an inexpensive and convenient alternative to taking a taxi. In ... Read More>>

While Dalian is most famous for its seafood, at some of its best restaurants seafood only makes up one section of the menu. Nowadays, finding a good meal in Dalian requires you to consider a range of choices which illustrate Dalian's growing culinary ... Read More>>

If ever there has been a time to focus on business travel it is now. As companies make significant cuts in spending for business travel, business travelers are increasingly being directed to seek low-cost, no-frills alternatives in order to reduce costs. ... Read More>>

If you need a break from your usual Chinese-centric dining routine, why not explore Dalian’s Japanese dining scene? From the usual sushi and sashimi to barbeque and fusion, Dalian’s Japanese restaurants offer up mouth-watering cuisine to please every taste. ... Read More>>

As a popular tourist destination for both domestic and international travelers, accommodation options are found on almost every street in Dalian. For the average budget-conscience tourist, however, basic comfort, cleanliness, convenient location and low ... Read More>>

You can’t come to Dalian without trying the different mouth-watering cuisines on offer in the city. Dalian restaurants offer a wide range of gourmet, including northeastern Chinese cuisine (Lu cuisine) typical to the area, fresh seafood unique to this ... Read More>>