Why go
- City in Liaoning, China.
- Served by Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC).
History
Dalian is a major prefecture-level, sub-provincial port city in Liaoning province, People's Republic of China, and is Liaoning's second largest city and the third-most populous city of Northeast China. Located on the southern tip of the Liaodong peninsula, it is the southernmost city in both Liaoning and the entire Northeast. Dalian borders the prefectural cities of Yingkou and Anshan to the north and Dandong to the northeast, and also shares maritime boundaries with Qinhuangdao and Huludao across the Liaodong Bay to the west and northwest, Yantai and Weihai on the Shandong peninsula across the Bohai Strait to the south, and North Korea across the Korea Bay to the east.
Where to stay
66 Renmin Rd, Zhongshan, Dalian, Liaoning, China, 116007 · shangri-la.com
No.6 Youhao Square, Zhongshan District, Dalian, Liaoning, China, 116001 · ihg.com
No. 33 C 3 Zone, Xinghai Square, Dalian, LN, China · hyatt.com
92 Jiefang Rd, Zhongshan, Dalian, Liaoning, China, 116001
41 Renmin Rd, Zhongshan, Dalian, Liaoning, China, 116001 · dalian.newworldhotels.com
1 Xin'an St, Zhongshan, Dalian, Liaoning, China, 116001 · dalianhotel.com
China, Liaoning, Dalian, Zhongshan, 鲁迅路18-1号 邮政编码: 116001 · marriott.com.cn
60 Renmin Rd, Zhongshan, Dalian, Liaoning, China, 116001 · furama.com.cn
600 Binhai W Rd, Shahekou District, Dalian, Liaoning, China, 116023 · marriott.com
China, Liaoning, Dalian, Jinzhou District, 海滨西路65号 邮政编码: 116650 · hardrockhotels.com
223 Jiefang Rd, Zhong Shan Qu, Dalian, Liaoning, China, 116001 · hilton.com
No. 50 Luxun Road, Dalian, China, 116000
No.61 Jiqing Street, Dalian, Liaoning, China, 116000
60, 1 滨河路 Shahekou District, Dalian, Liaoning, China, 116001
58 Gang Pu Lu, Zhongshan, Dalian, Liaoning, China, 116021
China, Liaoning, Dalian, Zhongshan, 长江路123号
No.33, Fengguang St, Dalian, Liaoning, China
Indoor
21 Wuhui Rd, 青泥洼 Zhongshan, Dalian, Liaoning, China, 116001
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145 Zhongshan Rd, Xigang District, Dalian, Dalian, Liaoning, China, 116011
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839 Changjiang Rd, Shahekou District, Dalian, Liaoning, China, 116021
Restaurants & places to go
Ice Cream, Bubble Tea, Fast Food · 中国连锁冰淇淋与茶饮品牌，提供高性价比的现制饮品 Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, air conditioning
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · starbucks.com.cn
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-22:00 Features: takeaway
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 207 天津街 · mcdonalds.com.cn
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · subway.com
Cafe · Waffle & Toast
Chinese, Seafood, International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · 108 解放路, 大连市, 116001
Barbeque, Chinese, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-24:00 · 17 延安路, 大连市, 116001
Beef Bowl, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Swedish, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, step-free access
Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:30
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:50-21:00
German, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Ice Cream · ice cream
American, Restaurant · American restaurant
Russian, Restaurant · Russian restaurant
Steak House, Burger, Pizza, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Steak House/Burger restaurant
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant
Korean, Kebab, Restaurant · Korean/Kebab restaurant
Dumplings, Restaurant · Dumplings restaurant
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00
Biergarten · biergarten
Food Court · food court
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-22:00 · 11 万民街, 大连市, 116001
Burger, Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-19:00
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Beef Bowl, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-21:30
German, Restaurant · Features: delivery
Ice Cream · ice cream
American, Cafe · American cafe
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-21:00
Biergarten · biergarten
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Airports
Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) 8.5 km to the centre
Dalian (Ganjingzi), 21, CN — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 26 airlines (China Southern Airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines…) · direct flights to 59 destinations incl. Hangzhou, Tianjin, Shanghai, Beijing, Jinan… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 26 airlines, 59 direct destinations
- China Southern Airlines CZ (A320, A319, A321, 737-800, 737-700, 737) · 30 routes: Beijing, Changcha, Cheju, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Hohhot, Huangshan, Jinan, Mudanjiang, Nagoya, Nanchang, Nanjing, Ninbo, Osaka, Qingdao*, Seoul, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Taipei, Taiyuan, Tianjin, Tokyo, Toyama, Wuhan, Xi'an, Yancheng, Yangzhou, Yanji, Zhengzhou
- Air China CA (737-800, A320, CRJ-200, A321) · 21 routes: Beijing, Fukuoka, Hangzhou, Harbin, Hefei*, Hiroshima, Hong Kong, Jinan*, Nanjing, NTG*, Osaka, Qingdao*, Seoul*, Shanghai, Shenzhen*, Taiyuan, Tianjin, Tokyo, Wuxi, Xi'an, Zhengzhou*
- China Eastern Airlines MU (A320, A319, 737, 737-800, A321, 737-300…) · 13 routes: Beijing, Changzhou, Chaoyang, Kunming, Lianyungang, Luoyang, Nanjing, Qingdao, Shanghai, Tokyo*, Xi'an, Yinchun, Zhengzhou
- Shenzhen Airlines ZH (737, 737-800, A320) · 13 routes: Beijing, Hangzhou, Harbin, Jinan, Nanjing, NTG, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Taiyuan*, Tianjin, Wuxi, Xi'an, Zhengzhou
- Hainan Airlines HU (737-800) · 11 routes: Beijing, Hefei, Jiamusi, Nanjing, Ninbo, Taipei, Taiyuan, Weifang, Wuhan, Xi'an, Zhengzhou
- Huaxia G5 (CRJ-900) · 9 routes: Chifeng, Dongying, Fuyang, Handan, Huai An, Jining, Lianyungang, Qinhuangdao, TVS
- All Nippon Airways NH (737-800, 737, 767-300) · 6 routes: Beijing*, Fukuoka*, Hiroshima*, Osaka, Tianjin*, Tokyo*
- Xiamen Airlines MF (737, 737-800) · 6 routes: Fuzhou, Hangzhou, Jinan, Qingdao, Tianjin, Xiamen
- Sichuan Airlines 3U (A320, A321) · 5 routes: Chongqing, Hangzhou, Harbin, Jinan, Xuzhou
- China SSS 9C (A320) · 3 routes: Hangzhou, Shanghai, Shijiazhuang
- Japan Air System JD (A319, A320) · 3 routes: Hangzhou, Ninbo, Wuhan
- Potomac Air BK (737-800, YN7) · 3 routes: Hangzhou, Tianjin, Yantai
- Shandong Airlines SC (737-800, CRJ-200) · 3 routes: Hefei, Jinan, Qingdao
- Air Foyle GS (Embraer 190, A320) · 2 routes: Linyi, Tianjin
- Cargo Plus Aviation 8L (737) · 2 routes: Tianjin, Wuhan
- Juneyao Airlines HO (A320) · 2 routes: Hangzhou, Shanghai
- Asiana Airlines OZ (A321) · 1 route: Seoul
- China Airlines CI (A330-300) · 1 route: Taipei
- Dragonair KA (737-800) · 1 route: Hong Kong*
- Japan Airlines Domestic JL (767) · 1 route: Tokyo
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (32S) · 1 route: Hangzhou*
- Korean Air KE (A319, 777-200, 737-800) · 1 route: Seoul
- Shanghai Airlines FM (737, 737-800) · 1 route: Shanghai
- Starline.kz DZ (737-800) · 1 route: Ninbo
- Uni Air B7 (A321, A330-200, 737-800) · 1 route: Taipei*
- West Air China PN (A320) · 1 route: Zhengzhou
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Changhai Dachangshandao Airport (CNI) 99 km to the centre
Dalian (Changhai), 21, CN — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Getting there by ferry
辽渔大连湾航运中心
Ferry terminal · 14 km from the centre
大连湾客运站
Ferry terminal · 17 km from the centre
Dalian Bay - Yantai
Ferry route
Dalian - Yantai
Ferry route
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: DLC has direct flights to 59 destinations on 26 airlines (incl. Hangzhou, Tianjin, Shanghai, Beijing, Jinan…). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: 辽渔大连湾航运中心, 14 km); routes include Dalian Bay - Yantai, Dalian - Yantai.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Dalian. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Charter · Gulfstream, Global, BBJ · China's largest business-jet operator.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.