Dalian City
Overview of Dalian City
Dalian is located at the southernmost point of Northeast China and is a sub provincial city and a planned city in Liaoning Province. The total area of the city is 12500 square kilometers (including 2415 square kilometers of urban area), with jurisdiction over 7 districts (Zhongshan District, Xigang District, Shahekou District, Ganjingzi District, Lushunkou District, Jinzhou District, Pulandian District), 2 counties (Changhai County, Zhuanghe County), and 1 county-level city (Wafangdian City), with a permanent resident population of 7.451 million people (2022 data). In 2022, the total regional GDP of the city reached 843.09 billion yuan.
Dalian is an important port, industrial, trade, financial, and tourist city in China, known as the "Pearl of the North" and the "Romantic Capital". It is a window for Northeast China to open up to the outside world and an important coastal open city in northern China.
2¡¢ Geographical features
1. Location advantage
Located at 38 ¡ã 43 ¡ä -40 ¡ã 10 ¡ä N latitude and 120 ¡ã 58 ¡ä -123 ¡ã 31 ¡ä E longitude
Located at the southern end of the Liaodong Peninsula, on the coast of the Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea
Facing the Shandong Peninsula across the sea
Northeast Asia International Shipping Center
2. Terrain and landforms
Mainly hilly, with a winding coastline
Mountains and hills account for 75% of the total area, while plains make up 25%
Highest Peak: Buyun Mountain (1130 meters above sea level)
Main bays: Dalian Bay, Jinzhou Bay
3. Climate characteristics
Temperate monsoon climate
Annual average temperature 10.5 ¡æ
Annual precipitation of 550-950 millimeters
No severe cold in winter, no scorching heat in summer
3¡¢ Historical evolution
1. Organizational history
Han Dynasty: Tashi County
Tang Dynasty: Qingnipu
In 1899, Russia established the city of "Darini"
In 1905, Japan changed its name to "Dalian"
1950: Establishment of Luda City
In 1981, it was renamed Dalian City
2. Major historical events
At the end of the 19th century: opening ports and establishing cities
20th century: Construction of important industrial bases
Contemporary: Northeast Revitalization Leading City
4¡¢ Cultural characteristics
1. Cultural traits
Marine Culture: Characteristics of Port Cities
Colonial architectural culture: architectural relics from the Russian Japanese period
Football Culture: Football City
Festival culture: International Fashion Festival, etc
2. Intangible Cultural Heritage
Zhuanghe Paper Cuttings (national intangible cultural heritage)
Dalian Shell Carving (Provincial Intangible Cultural Heritage)
Changhai Hao Zi (Provincial Intangible Cultural Heritage)
5¡¢ Tourist destinations
1. Natural scenery
Laohutan Ocean Park
Bangchui Island Scenic Area
Corniche
2. Cultural landscape
Lushunkou Scenic Area
Xinghai Square
Russian Style Street
Donggang Business District
3. Featured Experience
Dalian International Beer Festival
Cherry picking
Hot Spring Vacation
Island Tour
6¡¢ Featured cuisine
1. Seafood Feast
sea cucumber
shrimp
scallop
2. Featured snacks
Braised rice
Grilled Squid
Salted fish cake
Hai Cai Baozi
3. Specialty drinks
Dalian Cherry
sea cucumber
Ocean Island Sea Cucumber
Zhuanghe Strawberry
7¡¢ Economic development
1. Leading industries
Equipment manufacturing: ships, locomotives
Petrochemical industry: refining, chemical industry
Electronic Information: Software and Information Technology
Port and Shipping Logistics: International Shipping Center
2. Transportation system
Port: Dalian Port (one of the top ten ports in the world)
Railway: Harbin Dalian High speed Railway, Danda High speed Railway
Aviation: Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
Subway: 5 lines have been opened
8¡¢ City Business Card
1. Honorary titles
China's best tourist city
National Civilization City
national health city
International Garden City
2. Urban Spirit
Open and inclusive, innovative and enterprising
Romantic City, Fashionable Dalian
From the 'Northern Pearl' to the 'Open Frontier', Dalian is taking the advantages of marine economy and openness as a guide, setting sail on the path of high-quality development.
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