Dalian is in the southernmost point of Liaodong Peninsula: with the Yellow Sea to her east and the Bohai Sea to her west; she is an attractive coastal city and a major Chinese Port, with a population of about 5.4 million.

After the navy from Shandong, sent by Zhu Yuanzhang - the emperor of Ming dynasty, settled at the Port of Lushun in 1371, the village was renamed "Qingni Wa", which is nowadays the location of downtown Dalian. The city was first established in the late 19th century, during the periods of invasion by Russia and Japan. Because of this, Dalian now still possesses a lot of architecture and restaurants with the Russian or Japanese style.

Dalian is one of the most charming cities in China, possessing many beautiful parks, squares, and excellent beaches, such as Bangchui Islet Beach, Jinshi Beach, Fujia Zhuang Beach, and etc. Great views could be easily caught nearly every corner of the city. However, each dalianer would especially recommend you, with one voice, to have a ride on the Coastal Road heading off from Bangchui Islet to Donghaitou; I am pretty sure the scene will impress you greatly.

Besides, never forget to explore the funny stones along the Jinshi Beach by boat. Exert all your imagination, the stones would suddenly change their strange appearances into Chap Stone, Roc Spread the Wings, Dinosaur Drink, Silhouette of Beethoven, and etc. After one day's visit, it is time to have a taste of the well-known Dalian seafood. As living in the sea of the temperate zone, the sea creatures of Dalian own an fantastic taste.

Moveover, though Dalian is a very small city, her name is related tightly with China's football game. Every dalianer is proud of their football team--Dalian Shide Football Club, who has won eight of the eleven Champions in the toppest China's Football League. The year of 2005, Dalian Shide Football Club won both the China Super Cup and the China Football Association Cup championships. Here, I have to mention Jihai Sun, "the son of Dalian", who now plays in the Manchester City Football Club. He is my favorite football player and the pride of all dalianer.

Welcome to my hometown, Dalian, the pearl of North China!