Dalian

This photo taken on June 15, 2024 shows a view of a business district in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province. In recent years, Liaoning has integrated natural and cultural resources to develop the cultural tourism industry and further release the potential of cultural tourism consumption. ( tasteallchina /Fan Yuqing) Children have fun at the Laohutan scenic area in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, June 14, 2024. In recent years, Liaoning has integrated natural and cultural resources to develop the cultural tourism industry and further release the potential of cultural tourism consumption. ( tasteallchina /Fan Yuqing) Visitors pose for photos during a boat trip in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 25, 2024. In recent years, Liaoning has integrated natural and cultural resources to develop the cultural tourism industry and further release the potential of cultural tourism consumption. ( tasteallchina /Li Xulun) This photo taken on June 14, 2024 shows a view of the Jinshitan National Holiday Resort in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province. In recent years, Liaoning has integrated natural and cultural resources to develop the cultural tourism industry and further release the potential of cultural tourism consumption. ( tasteallchina /Fan Yuqing) People have fun at the Jinshitan National Holiday…

Tourists enjoy a light show near a bridge in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 23, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Li Gang) Tourists visit Xinghai square in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 23, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Li Gang) Tourists enjoy a light show near a bridge in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 23, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Li Gang) Artists perform at a restaurant in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 16, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Zhang Lei) Tourists enjoy a light show near a bridge in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 23, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Li Gang) Tourists visit a scenic area in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 16, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Shi Feng)

Tourists view cherry blossoms at Longwangtang cherry park in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, April 17, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Li Gang) Tourists visit a museum featuring Chinese and western music cultures in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, April 16, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Li Gang) Tourists pose for a group photo with cherry blossoms at Longwangtang cherry park in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, April 17, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Li Gang) Tourists view cherry blossoms at Longwangtang cherry park in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, April 17, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Li Gang) A tourist feeds birds at Laohutan scenic area in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, April 16, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Li Gang) Tourists go sightseeing at a port in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, April 16, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Li Gang) Tourists watch birds on a yacht in Dalian bay, northeast China's Liaoning Province, April 16, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Lu Peng) Tourists watch birds at Laohutan scenic area in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, April 16, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Lu Peng) Tourists visit a museum featuring Chinese and western music cultures in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, April 16, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Lu Peng)

International tourists talk with locals in Dalian, Liaoning province, on Sunday. [Photo by Zhang Xiaomin/chinadaily.com.cn] The international cruise ship "Zuiderdam" docked at the Dalian Port cruise terminal on Sunday morning, bringing visitors from around the world for a day of exploration in Dalian, Liaoning province. It is the first large international cruise ship to visit a northern Chinese city since 2020. This visit is also a milestone for Dalian, which is establishing itself as a desirable international coastal tourism destination. The "Zuiderdam" is part of the Holland America Cruise Line fleet. It brought 2,013 passengers and crew members from 47 countries and regions to Dalian for a day of activities before departing for its next destination, Tianjin. In Dalian, the tourists were divided into groups to explore various routes, including sightseeing tours, home visits and leisurely shopping. Twelve of them visited the home of a girl named Liang Qianshuo in Zhongshan district. She and two of her friends warmly welcomed the guests and spoke with them in English, providing a unique and personal experience of Chinese hospitality. One American tourist, David Burke, expressed his surprise at the modernity of China, especially after the cruise ship's earlier stop in Shanghai. He…

A tram decorated with lights is seen in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Jan. 9, 2024. Since Dec. 31, 2023, several trams in Dalian have been decorated with lights in order to attract more tourists. The history of tram in Dalian City dates back to 1909. After more than 100 years of operation, the tram has become a popular icon of the city. As the tourism industry in Dalian has recovered since 2023, many tourists come to take the trams to enjoy the cityscape. ( tasteallchina /Pan Yulong) Tram driver Li Peng prepares for departure in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Jan. 8, 2024. Since Dec. 31, 2023, several trams in Dalian have been decorated with lights in order to attract more tourists. The history of tram in Dalian City dates back to 1909. After more than 100 years of operation, the tram has become a popular icon of the city. As the tourism industry in Dalian has recovered since 2023, many tourists come to take the trams to enjoy the cityscape. ( tasteallchina /Pan Yulong) Tram driver Li Peng prepares for departure in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Jan. 8, 2024. Since Dec. 31, 2023, several trams in Dalian…