Book Cheap Flights to Dalian

Though it may not be the first name you think of when it comes to travel spots in China, the city of Dalian, perched upon the nation’s northernmost shores, is nonetheless highly regarded among those fortunate enough to have visited it. Only around a century old, this young city nonetheless boasts an array of beautiful architecture, reflecting clear French and Russian influence, that testifies to its stormy colonial history. In addition, Dalian retains a range of wide-open squares, lush green parks, and sunny beaches, all of which assure that, in amidst the hustle and bustle of this ever-busy port city, travellers will always be granted the opportunity to take a peaceful stroll as they soak up the local wonders.

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South Africans will require a visa to enter China. Applicants should ensure that their passport is up to date, with space free for new stamps. Further details may be found online, and enquiries may be made at one of the Chinese consular outlets in Johannesburg or Durban, or at the embassy in Pretoria.

The South African embassy in China can be found at the following address:

No. 5 Dongzhimenwai Dajie Chaoyang District 100600 Beijing Tel: (+86) 010 8532 0000

As with most places, the Centres for Disease Control recommends that travellers to China ensure that all their routine vaccinations are up to date, and that they consult a health professional about any others they should consider. That aside, the city of Dalian is not known to be afflicted by any particular health threats, particularly given its relatively low levels of pollution.

Crime of any variety is relatively low in Dalian; nonetheless, travellers should not neglect to practice basic precautions; valuables should not be left unattended, and one should avoid the streets late at night.

In addition, visitors should be aware that traffic in Dalian is extremely busy, frequently fast-moving, and often somewhat chaotic; travellers should consistently endeavour to be cautious road users.

While finding truly low-budget accommodation that accepts foreigners in Dalian can prove challenging, the city does boast a variety of accommodation establishments (most of them located in the Zhongshan District, the city’s commercial and financial hub) of various levels of affordability and luxury, with prices ranging everywhere from under ¥130 to over ¥1300.

Dalian is not, by general standards, a particularly huge city; and, particularly given its wide-open squares and parks, one should never fully discount the option of walking.

Nonetheless, there are also a number of transportation options open to travellers looking to get somewhere in a hurry. In particular, the city boasts over 150 bus routes, including a number of tourist busses that pass through several of the city’s main tourist attractions. Dalian also boasts a number of famously well-preserved historical trams, which serve as both convenient transport and historical monuments. For more personalised transport, meanwhile, taxis can be flagged down on most streets.