China Travel Stories

Dalian: a shining pearl of north China

Date: 2008-7-20 20:50:00 by coconut Tags: Dalian Travel

By Zhu Chengpei and Zhang Xiaomin (China Daily)

At the tip of the Liaodong Peninsula in northeast China's Liaoning province, Dalian is increasingly important in global trade due to its strengths in shipping, manufacturing, finance and tourism.

The city of 6 million residents is a hub for the Bohai Bay area and the northeast Asia economic region that faces Japan and both the

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Dalian Sand sculpture competition

Date: 2008-7-14 22:46:00 by leomagic Tags: Dalian Travel

A man makes a sand sculpture at a beach in Dalian July 14, 2008. More than 1,000 people took part in a sand sculpture competition as part of the celebrations as the Olympic Games approaches.

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Dalian beer festival toasts Olympics run-up

Date: 2008-7-3 3:29:00 by coconut Tags: Dalian Beer Festival

The 10th China International Beer Festival will be held from July 17 to 28 in Dalian, announced Dai Yulin, vice mayor of Dalian, at a news conference Wednesday.

More than 30 beer manufacturers will bring over 400 beer brands and 300 arts performances to participate in the festival in the coastal city of Northeast Ch

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