This is the heart of downtown
Dalian, mixing the old colonial architecture
with the new Chinese development represented
by modern buildings in the background.
This
is your starting point for the main places
in town.
These articles will guide you around our
wonderful city.
The facts and figures in these Articles were collected
from many sources and therefore the information could have changed.
The People's Republic of China features a total of nine national public holidays each year:
New Year's Day - January 1st Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) - February International Women's Day - March 8th International Labour Day - May 1st Youth Day - May 4th
International Children's Day - June 1st
Birthday of the Chinese Communist Party - July 1st
Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Liberation Army (August 1st)
National Day - October 1st
We’ve all been there before.
We see something that we would like to buy and when we ask the shop owner for the price, well then the “fun” begins.
Well its fun for some of us, for others it’s like going to the dentist, they hate it.
I am of the group of people that love to “Bargain”, “Haggle”, “Squabble”, “Negotiate” call it whatever you want, but I like the game.
Sometimes I feel like I “win” and other times I walk away thinking, “I could have gotten that a little cheaper.”
China is one of the world's most fascinating travel spots.
While you're visiting the infamous Great Wall and exploring the Temple of Heaven, you want to make sure that you are able to use your cell phone should you experience an emergency.
Using a cell phone in China is easy if you follow the correct procedures.
Here in Dalian we have access to Foreign/Western Satellite TV channels, but most Chinese people are banned from owning satellite TV receivers, luckily foreigners and residents from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan areas may apply for satellite dish installation.
Some bars, clubs and the better hotels can also receive satellite TV channels.
The Chinese government is attempting to improve relations with other countries and minorities living within China, so the government allows some religious services and practices.
You will still see the people of China performing pilgrimages to burn incense, fortune-telling, burning fake paper money.
The price for renting an apartment can begin as low as 500 RMB/month. Apartments can be found ranging from bare concrete walls and floors to one that is completely furnished including the bed sheets and kitchen utensils.
It is not hard to rent an apartment in the city.We have lots listed on our site