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In Part 2 of this fine dining in Dalian series, I visited two more restaurants: Strollers and The Riviera. One restaurant, I’ll never go back to; at the other, I enjoyed a gourmet meal. Read more>>
John Cappo, President and CEO of AEG-China and Lin Hao, director of the Xinhai Bay development and construction management centre and person in charge of the construction of the Dalian Sports Centre, announced on January 6th that AEG-China and the Dalian Sports Centre had signed a 15-year cooperative agreement for AEG-China to oversee construction and manage the Sports Centre. The complex is 10 km from downtown Dalian, and will feature an 18,000-seat main gymnasium that will play host to a... Read more>>
According to historical records, the region around Dalian was first inhabited as early as 221 BC. The city that is now Dalian has had many different names, including foreign ones during periods of occupation. It was first established as an official town in the 1880s. But the nascent city was throttled by one invasion after the other, because of its valuable geographical location. During the Opium Wars, the British occupied the city, and in 1895...Read more>>
Dalian is a major transport hub that is easily reached by air, water and land. Dalian's international airport is approximately 10 kilometers outside the city center. It serves more than 30 international destinations and approximately 70 domestic destinations. However, most travelers coming into the city prefer the bus or the train. Dalian has extensive rail connections to cities all over the country, and northeast China’s network of...Read more>>
