Important Tourist Sites in Dalian

Tiger Beach is the biggest tourist attraction in Dalian. It is a sea life and aquarium centre. Inside you can get close up to fish, polar bears, penguins and other sea animals. This is a great day out for both young and old.

Other Tourist Sites in Dalian

Intro to Dalian

Dalian ( 大连) is a coastal city on the very tip of the Liaodong peninsula, surrounded by the Yellow Sea. The city was founded by the Russian, just over 110 years ago, then called Darian. Shortly after, it was ceded to the Japanese. With the end of the second world war, it returned to Chinese control. Dalian is now a major port city for the north of China and the second largest city in Liaoning Province.

The cities coastal location, clean environment, and mild climate, have made it popular with Chinese tourists. Several large theme parks and other entertainment centres surround the city. Dalian has also proven popular with ex-pats living in China and offers one of the most comfortable ex-pat lifestyles in China.

For those who want to get away from the crowds, there are several islands located off of the Dalian shoreline. These can be reached by regular boat services form the mainland. Here you can relax in a peaceful rural community, away form the biz, traffic and hassles of modern life.