Holiday in Dalian
City in china — tips, highlights & best time to visit
Country
china
Type
City
Best time to travel
May to October (18-28 °C). July/August peak season (bathing season). Spring and autumn are pleasant. Winter is cold (-10 °C).
Budget/day
50-100 €
Getting there from Germany
Flight to Dalian Zhoushuizi (DLC, approx. 10-14 hours with a stopover in Beijing, Seoul, or Shanghai). Visa required (China visa in advance).
About Dalian
Dalian is one of the most beautiful coastal cities in China — a modern port metropolis on the Liaodong Peninsula in the northeast of the country, surrounded by the sea on three sides. Unlike many Chinese metropolises, European influences shape the cityscape: Russian and Japanese colonial architecture from around 1900 stands alongside modern skyscrapers. Zhongshan Square, with its ten radiating streets and preserved Japanese-Russian buildings, resembles a European star square. The Binhai Road, a 32-kilometer coastal road, leads past cliffs, bays, and beaches — perfect for cycling tours with sea views. Tiger Beach (Laohutan) is Dalian's most popular beach with a marine park, while Xinghai Square, one of the largest city squares in Asia, is located right by the sea. The Bangchuidao Scenic Area offers bizarre rock formations along the coast. Dalian's fish markets and seafood restaurants are among the best in northern China. Discovery Kingdom (formerly Sun Asia Ocean World) is a large amusement park, and the nearby Jinshitan (Goldstein Beach) with its golden cliffs and kilometer-long beach attracts summer vacationers from all over northeast China.
Top 5 highlights in Dalian
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Binhai Road Coastal Road
32 kilometers of panoramic road along the coast: cliffs, bays, and beaches — Dalian's most beautiful cycling and hiking route.
Tiger Beach (Laohutan)
Dalian's main beach with sculptures, a marine park, and promenade: family-friendly and well-developed.
Zhongshan Square
Star-shaped square with Russian-Japanese colonial architecture: ten streets radiate out — Dalian's historic center.
Xinghai Square
One of the largest city squares in Asia right by the sea: promenade, shell museum, and sunset over the Yellow Sea.
Jinshitan (Goldstein Beach)
Golden cliffs and a kilometer-long sandy beach north of the city: geopark with bizarre rock formations and bathing cove.
Hotels in Dalian
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Reise-SIM für Dalian
Günstig surfen im Urlaub mit travSIM
Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
Best time to travel for Dalian
Recommended travel time
May to October (18-28 °C). July/August peak season (bathing season). Spring and autumn are pleasant. Winter is cold (-10 °C).
Summer
22-28 °C, pleasantly warm and humid, cooler than Beijing
Winter
-8 to 2 °C, cold and windy, little snow
How much does a holiday in Dalian cost?
Average costs per person per day
Budget
25-45 €
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
50-100 €
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
120-300 €
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Apply for a China visa in advance — approx. €125, 4-7 working days. 144-hour transit visa possible, but Dalian is often not covered.
Binhai Road by bike — rental bikes (Didi Bike, Meituan) are available at every corner. The entire coastal road can be done in 3-4 hours.
Seafood at the night market — Dalian is famous for fresh seafood. Zhongshan Street and Heishijiao Market are the best addresses.
Set up a VPN — Google, WhatsApp, and many Western apps are blocked in China. Install VPN before traveling.
Take the tram — Dalian's historic tram (Line 202) runs along the coast. Nostalgic and inexpensive.
Food & drink in Dalian
These specialties you must try!
