Dalian, a city located at the southern tip of the Liaodong Peninsula in Liaoning Province, has a rich history and unique charm. Let’s explore this romantic seaside city together.
Other names for Dalian include the old name Dalini and Qingniwa. It is located on the coast of the Yellow and Bohai Seas, backed by the hinterland of Northeast China, and facing the Shandong Peninsula across the sea. The city is not only an important economic, trade, port and industrial center on China’s eastern coast, but also a popular tourist destination.
The history of Dalian can be traced back to 6,000 years ago, when ancestors developed and lived on this land. In 1899, this place began to be called ‘Dalian’. However, during the First Opium War and the Second Opium War, the British army invaded the Dalian area. As the main battlefield of the Sino-Japanese War and the Russo-Japanese War, Dalian suffered two large-scale war disasters in modern history and became a Russian and Japanese colony for nearly half a century.
Today, Dalian is a rapidly growing city that combines romantic seaside scenery, flower-filled parks and historic sites. Every year, Dalian welcomes tourists from all over the world and becomes a holiday paradise.
Whether you are strolling along the seaside or admiring the sea of flowers, Dalian is a place worth visiting. Click the start test button below and have a romantic seaside trip!
