Dalian, China 

Dalian is a major city in Northeast China, and is China's northernmost warm water port. It has a superb geographical location and serves as a gateway to Beijing and Tianjin, with the Yellow Sea on its east, the Bohai Sea on its west, the Northeastern China (Manchuria) and Inner Mongolia on its north. The ideal location, agreeable climate and beautiful scenery enable Dalian to become an important center of international shipping, finance, business, tourism and information.

 Climate

Dalian lies in the warm temperate zone of the North Hemisphere with maritime features. October is one of the best times to visit, with temperature between 8-19°C (46-66°F).

 Sightseeing and Attractions

Dalian is a popular destination among Chinese tourists and foreign visitors. It has famous beaches such as Tiger Beach and Xinghai Beach. Lüshun Museum is located at the site of the fiercest Battle of Lüshun during the Russo-Japanese War 1904-05. Jinshitan Sightseeing Area is a tourist attraction with splendid coves and rock formations. It was named as one of the three Best Tourism Cities in China in 2007.

 Travel to Dalian by Air 

Dalian has a modern and recently (2006) expanded international airport, Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport, with direct flights to most major cities in China, such as Hong Kong, Shanghai or Beijing, and selected cities in Japan and South Korea, such as Seoul, Osaka, Tokyo, and Nagoya. It takes about 25 minutes from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Hotels by taxi (US$5).