Of the many various street foods to be had in Dalian, two local snacks dominate. Starchy menzi will fill you up on the go, while corn pancakes with salted fish is a must-try for anyone seeking to immerse themselves in Dalian. Sleeve-fish kebabs and jiaozi ... Read More>>

Traditional Dalian fare belongs to the Shandong discipline of Chinese cuisine. Shandong cuisine came into being during the Yuan Dynasty oysters, with mushrooms and bamboo shoots complementing main dishes. Shandong chefs enjoy adding onions for a little ... Read More>>

Known by monikers like ''City of Travelers,'' ''City of Football,'' and ''The City of Fashion,'' Dalian has something for everyone. Sea breezes blowing over this coastal city keep it refreshingly cool in the summer, and pleasantly warm in the winter. Thus ... Read More>>

Dalian lies on the southernmost tip of Liaoning Province, with the Yellow Sea to the east and the Bohai Sea to the west. In its relatively short history, Dalian has become a significant financial and trading hub of north China, with the country's ... Read More>>

Dalian's scenic spots are in three major areas: the Downtown Area, the Binhai Road Area and the Xinghai Park Scenic Area. Visitors to the city are often impressed by its distinctly European feel. With colonial buildings dotted throughout the city, and a ... Read More>>

Currently Dalian Metro is under construction. The completion date for Line 10 (Jinpu Line), Line 2 (Urban Loop Line), and Line 8 (Lünan Line) has been scheduled for the end of 2012. Line 1 (East-West Line) and Line 6 (Jinzhou West Line) are expected to ... Read More>>

Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) Dalian's International Airport, Zhoushuizi International Airport, is 10 kilometers northwest of the city center. The airport serves as an important hub for much of the Bohai area, and operates daily domestic and ... Read More>>

Dalian has train lines to many cities in northeast China, including Changchun, Shenyang, Jilin and Harbin. Travelers headed for farther destinations may have to change trains at Beijing. The Harbin-Dalian High-speed railway opened officially on July 1st ... Read More>>

The city of Dalian is connected to many major cities in China via the Shenyang-Dalian Expressway. Travelers may use the extensive inter-city bus system to commute to and from Dalian via any of its five long-distance bus stations. Long distance passenger bus ... Read More>>

Taxis cost 8 RMB for the first 3 km, and 2 RMB for each additional kilometer. Evening charges, which apply from 22:00-5:00, rise to 10.4 RMB for the first 3km, and 2.6 RMB for each additional kilometer. Passengers are encouraged to request a receipt upon ... Read More>>

To drive in this country, foreigners need a valid Chinese driving license. Holders may rent a vehicle from the agencies listed below. Some visitors in small groups can rent a chauffeur-driven vehicle. This costs about 100 RMB per day, but prices differ ... Read More>>

Light Rail Stretching from Dalian Railway Station to Jinshitan, the convenient light rail covers a total distance of 48.58 km. The entire journey, if you travel from the first to last stop, lasts approximately 52 minutes. Commuters bound for the Dalian ... Read More>>

China Country Code Number: 0086 Dalian City Code Number: 0411 Emergency & Most Commonly Used Fire: 119 First Aid: 120 Police Station: 110 Check Telephone Number: 114 Telephone Failure Complaining (free): 112 Weather Report: 12121/96121 Report a Traffic ... Read More>>