eChinacities

Add Your Stuff

Quick Reference

Access eChinacities

FOLLOW US ON

Dining at Dalian’s Best Foreign Restaurants (Part 2)
Dining at Dalian’s Best Foreign Restaurants (Part 2)
Dec 19, 2011 Comments (2)

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>>

Dining at Dalian’s Best Foreign Restaurants (Part 1)
Dining at Dalian’s Best Foreign Restaurants (Part 1)
Nov 28, 2011 Comments (0)

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 city, I’ve determined that four establishments seem to be the most popular. Read More>>

Buying Electronics in Dalian? Look no Further than Olympic Square
Buying Electronics in Dalian? Look no Further than Olympic Square
Oct 12, 2011 Comments (0)

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>>

Finding a Taste of India in Dalian
Finding a Taste of India in Dalian
Sep 21, 2011 Comments (0)

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>>

Summer Fun: Beating the Heat at Dalian’s Parks
Summer Fun: Beating the Heat at Dalian’s Parks
Aug 10, 2011 Comments (0)

The summer heat and humidity are here causing Chinese women to break out their parasols and Chinese men to lift up their shirts; so how can you cool off? Well here are three great locations to go to beat the heat. Read More>>

Dalian’s Quiet Pearl: Five Color City
Dalian’s Quiet Pearl: Five Color City
Jul 20, 2011 Comments (3)

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>>

Beautiful and Remote: Escape to Dalian’s Bangchui Island Beach
Beautiful and Remote: Escape to Dalian’s Bangchui Island Beach
Jun 23, 2011 Comments (1)

During the summer months in China, what most of us are looking for is a quiet, clean, unspoiled beach. Is that too much to ask?! Dalian is known for being a beautiful coastal town, but very few know about its hidden beach gem – Bangchui Island. Read More>>

Singing in Style: Dalian’s Top 5 KTVs
Singing in Style: Dalian’s Top 5 KTVs
Jun 02, 2011 Comments (0)

Aching for a chance to belt out some tunes in fabulous KTV style? We’re here to help with a list of the best places in Dalian to quench your sing-a-long urge. Read More>>

Comfy and Cheap: Youth Hostels in Dalian
Comfy and Cheap: Youth Hostels in Dalian
Apr 21, 2011 Comments (1)

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>>

Tips on Buying Imported Food in Dalian
Tips on Buying Imported Food in Dalian
Jan 26, 2011 Comments (3)

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>>

The Relationship Minefield: 4 Challenges for Multicultural Couples

The Relationship Minefield: 4 Challenges for Multicultural Couples

Jumping into a relationship with someone from a different culture can be a bit like stepping onto a minefield. Challenges abound, and no matter how much a couple loves each other, sometimes the difficulties get the best of us. Here we look at four of the biggest challenges of multicultural couples in China. More>>