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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. Photo: lninfow 1) Strollers 流浪者西餐厅 I ate at Strollers two years ago when I first moved to Dalian and even though it was a smoke filled, oddly decorated little restaurant, I considered it a top notch fine dining establishment because the food was really good and the staff was very professional. So, when I walked into Strollers a... Read More>>
If you are looking for a good “date night” place, or if you’re simply craving a nice foreign meal, there are several restaurants you can choose from in Dalian. After talking to foreigners around the... Read More>>
If you’re looking for electronics you can go to Wal-Mart, Metro, or a handful of other large department stores, but they aren’t nearly as expansive or cheap as Olympic Square Electronics. Read More>>
Away from the bustle and noise of Dalian’s downtown lies a quiet pearl: Five Color City. Having seen visitors and businesses stream in and out for decades, the zone has been imprinted with an indelible mood of urbanism and fantasy. Read More>>
Foreigners who live in Dalian know about the coffee shops and pizza restaurants. Many don’t know that the city has Indian food on offer. While the choices might not be extensive, they are there and you should check them out. Read More>>
Popular Chinese scenic spots like Yunnan have long mastered the art of providing international standard youth hostels. In Dalian, however, the fad has been slower to catch on. At present, the city only has a handful of youth hostels; we introduce two of the more popular choices. Read More>>
There comes a time when every expat craves a taste of home, even if it comes with an inflated price tag. In Dalian there are four major supermarkets that cater to homesick expats. Read More>>
While there are plenty of places to enjoy in Dalian, everyone needs some time away from the hustle and bustle of city living. The following suggestions are convenient weekend getaways from Dalian you can enjoy without much preparation, travel time and expense. Read More>>
There is perhaps no city in China that takes spas as seriously as Dalian. Drawing on the onsen-spa tradition established during the Japanese occupation, spas have been an integral part of Dalian life since the early 1900s. Here’s where to get wet. Read More>>
Traditional Dalian fare belongs to the Shandong discipline of Chinese cuisine. Shandong... Read More>>
Like the rest of China, Dalian's development is in hyperdrive, and shops selling... Read More>>
Dalian lies on the southernmost tip of Liaoning Province, with the Yellow Sea to the east... Read More>>
The lively city of Dalian offers a diverse range of entertainment in its parks and... Read More>>