Dalian

China's Northern Seaside · 大連

Dalian is China's favourite northern seaside city — a former Russian-and-Japanese port laid out over hills between harbours, with squares the size of fields, a Victoria-style coastal road, and beaches that fill every summer. It is the cool-weather answer to China's southern beaches.

Don't miss

  • Xinghai Square, the biggest city square in Asia
  • The southern coast road and Bangchuidao
  • Russian Street and the Japanese-era quarter

Best time to visit: May–October

Visas: Australian passport holders currently enter China visa-free for up to 30 days — an arrangement scheduled to end on 31 December 2026, so confirm the rules for your travel dates.

Tours visiting Dalian

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