Dalian
China · Liaoning ShengCN
City in Liaoning, China
Dalian is a major prefecture-level, sub-provincial port city in Liaoning province, People's Republic of China, and is Liaoning's second largest city and the third-most populous city of Northeast China. Located on the southern tip of the Liaodong peninsula, it is the southernmost city in both Liaoning and the entire Northeast. Dalian borders the prefectural cities of Yingkou and Anshan to the north and Dandong to the northeast, and also shares maritime boundaries with Qinhuangdao and Huludao across the Liaodong Bay to the west and northwest, Yantai and Weihai on the Shandong peninsula across the Bohai Strait to the south, and North Korea across the Korea Bay to the east.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 7,450,785
- Coordinates
- 38.912, 121.602
- Timezone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Elevation
- 33 m
Overview of Dalian
Dalian — a big-city destination in Liaoning Sheng, China — is worth a place on your map. Its resident count stands at approximately 7,450,785. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Dalian is strongest on nature, culture and water sports. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Dalian
Nature in Dalian
(13)On the nature side, Dalian offers Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Islands. Everything listed here comes from what Dalian is actually tagged with. Altogether 13 options are tagged here.
Culture in Dalian
(8)For culture, expect Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Castles, Cathedrals and Churches. The category holds 8 entries in our dataset. The list follows Dalian's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Dalian
(8)Water Sports in Dalian covers Bodyboard, Canoeing, Kayaking, Sailboats and Swimming. Counting everything, 8 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Dalian.
Adventure in Dalian
(5)Under adventure, Dalian is tagged with Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Parachute, Theme Parks and Treasure Hunts. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Dalian.
Nightlife in Dalian
(5)Looking for nightlife? Dalian has Clubs, Disco, Events, Nightlife and Pubs. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Dalian.
Family in Dalian
(4)Our data lists Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo as family options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Dalian's own activity tags.
Wellness in Dalian
(3)The wellness shortlist for Dalian: Farms, Spa and Wellness. All of it is drawn from Dalian's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Sports in Dalian
(2)Sports lovers get Golf and Running. Everything listed here comes from what Dalian is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
More to do in Dalian
(2)The other activities shortlist for Dalian: Fishing and Secret. Everything listed here comes from what Dalian is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Dalian
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February. Dalian stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
As a big city, Dalian is usually reachable by air or rail, with public transport on arrival. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai.
Similar destinations
Places near Dalian that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dalian known for?
- Dalian, in Liaoning Sheng, China, is best known for nature, culture and water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 7,450,785 residents.
- What can you do in Dalian?
- Recorded activities in Dalian include Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Islands. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Dalian?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February. Dalian stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Dalian located?
- Dalian is located in Liaoning Sheng, China. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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