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Life in Dalian

Key Facts
Location
Liaoning Province, China
Population
6.17 million
Time zone
UTC+8 (China Standard)

WHAT'S DALIAN LIKE?

Welcome to beautiful Dalian, situated in Northeast China. Dalian is unique among Chinese cities due to the historical influence of Japanese and Russian architecture and culture still on display throughout the city.
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GETTING AROUND

The city is divided into roughly three major areas, downtown Dalian, the Dalian Development Zone and Golden Pebble Beach, the site of DAIS. Because these three areas are linked by both highway and light rail service, commutes between the three is reliable and inexpensive.
Vehicles
With ride hailing service Didi (similar to Uber, Lift or Grab) now available in English, taxis and private cars can quickly get you to your destination without the worry of a language barrier.
Vehicles
Those who choose to drive also benefit from the efficient roadways in Dalian and Liaoning Province to get around easily.
Flying
One of the key advantages of Dalian’s location and developed tourism industry is that air travel in and out of the city offers much to those who wish to venture beyond the city.
Flying
With the city’s direct flights to cities such as Seoul, Tokyo, Beijing, Hong Kong and other Asian travel destinations both within and outside of China, there’s no shortage of places to visit.
Rail
Aside from flying, the high-speed rail system connects Dalian to other northern cities.
Rail
High-speed trains provide opportunities for easy and affordable weekend trips to Harbin for the famed Snow and Ice Festival or Dandong to visit the China-North Korea border.

HEALTH

There are numerous clinics and university affiliated and public hospitals, offering medical services at very affordable rates. For those who prefer private healthcare, international-standard clinics and hospitals have a wide range of services. The most recognized of these private healthcare providers are:

  • Vitup Clinic
  • Baijia Maternity Hospital (pre- and post-natal care)
  • Melinda Maternity Hospital (pre- and post-natal care)

SAFETY

Dalian is an incredibly safe city for both locals and expats. Though crime is relatively unheard of, police are quick to respond to any reported incident and work diligently to resolve all legal disputes encountered by expatriates in the city.

WELLNESS

Though the cost of living in China generally and Dalian particularly is quite low, trips to the many local markets for fresh fruit and vegetables make healthy eating affordable and easy.

Coupled with Dalian’s beaches for swimming, mountains for hiking and expansive parks with biking and running trails, a healthy lifestyle is easy to maintain. Being in the north, Dalian winters can make outdoor fitness inadvisable, however, gyms, spas, indoor tennis courts and pools around the city make staying fit not just a seasonal activity.
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HAVING FUN

Dalian gained reputation of a premier tourist destination in Northern China. Regardless of which part of the city you’re in, beaches and mountains are never too far off. Many of these mountains offer great trails for hiking and are dotted with temples and pagodas to discover along the way.
Seafood
Dalian is famous for seafood! Any visitor to the city will surely to taken to sample all that the Bohai sea has to offer at the numerous seafood and Japanese restaurants.
Restaurants
Good coastal eating is not hard to find and for those who avoid the sea, fantastic international cuisine such as Korean, Indian, Thai, French and American restaurants will not disappoint.
Nightlife
Dalian offers much from jazz clubs, to cocktail bars, discotheques and brew pubs. Though not numerous, the variety ensures a good evening on the town.
Football
The climate of Dalian offers much for the outdoor enthusiasts, but there are other ways to keep busy. The Dalian Wolfhounds Gaelic Football team is always looking for players who wish to hone their skills or learn a new sport. If you prefer the stands to the pitch, tickets to cheer on the Dalian Yifeng Soccer team are affordable and always available.
Chinese Arts
If you’re interested in learning about traditional Chinese arts, classes on tea, calligraphy, water color painting, archery, and Chinese language are available for everyone, regardless of background knowledge. Even though Dalian does have its own dialect, most learners of Mandarin find that speakers in Dalian are often easy to understand and are consistent with Standard Mandarin.
Sightseeing
While the views from the mountains provide great subject for budding photographers, any visitor has to see Dalian from the water. Captained sailboats and yachts of various sizes are available for hourly or daily rental and provide great views for those looking to practice their shots.

FIND US IN Dalian

Admission hours
07:31 PM
Monday–Friday: 7.30am–4.30pm
Current weather
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OUR ADDRESS
2 Dianchi Road Golden Pebble Beach Jinzhou New District Dalian, P.R. China 116650

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