Dalian trip planner(2)

Day 3

Only just a 40-minute drive from downtown Dalian is Dalian's Lushunkou District.

When going through Lushun South Road, you can see Dalian's software industrial belt, a most dynamic industry for the city. Also, if it is the cherry blossom season (only about seven to 16 days in early spring), do visit the cherry blossom park at Longwangtang.

Located at the southernmost tip of the Liaodong Peninsula, Lushun has the reputation of being "half the modern history of China." During the end of the 19th century it became an important military port.

As the main battle field of the Sino-Japanese War of 1894 and the Russo-Japanese War in 1904, it has many War relics and historic sites, such as the Russia-Japan Prison, Dongjiguan Hill and 203 Highland.

Climb Baiyu Hill and the white tower, which was built after the Russo-Japanese War by the Japanese invaders to commemorate their causalities to enjoy a bird's eye view of Lushun.

Then, you can go to Laotieshan, a National Nature Preserve. Every spring and fall, millions of migrating birds fly over the hill. There is also a famous lighthouse which was built in 1893. Standing at the promontory rock in front of the main peak, you can see the natural division between the Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea.

Other options for a two or three-day trip:

During the summer one can travel to the Bingyu Provincial Tourism Resort in Zhuanghe. With beautiful mountains, a river, and unique caves and rock formations, the area's beauty can be compared with that of Guilin in Southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region.

During the winter season, one can enjoy the hot spring spas and snow skiing in Pulandian, Wafangdian or Lushun.

Useful Information

Useful Telephone Numbers

China Country Code Number: 0086

Dalian City Code Number: 0411

Government Complaint Hotline: 12345 (English service available)

Exit and Entry Administration of Dalian Public Security Bureau Hotline: 86766108

Tourism Information Hotline: 96181

Police: 110

First Aid: 120

EMS Express (or Post office) Service: 11185

Taxi Complaint Hotline: 83638119

Transportation

Sightseeing Bus:

The sightseeing bus route operates from mid April to the end of October. It provides tourists with a 90-minute ride for only RMB 10.00 per person. And with the same ticket, tourists can get on or off the bus at each of the 18 scenic spots over the course of a day.

The route starts at the southern square of the Dalian Railway Station and passes by the municipal government, Xinghai Square, the coastal Binhai Road, the city's CBD and then circles back to the railway station.

Bus and BRT:

The price of a ticket is usually RMB 1.00 or 2.00. Passengers should pay exact fares (change is unavailable) or use a traffic card.

Taxi:

The base fare is RMB 8.00 for the first 3 km. It increases by RMB 2.00 for each additional km. At night (10 pm to 5 am), the fare is 30% higher.

When the taxi goes slower than 12 km/h for more than 5 minutes, RMB 0.30 for every additional low-speed minute will be charged.

Light Rail:

The rail stretches from the Dalian Railway Station in downtown to the Golden Pebble Beach (Jinshitan) national tourist resort.

The ticket fares range from RMB 1.00 to 8.00 according to different distances.

Plus, the subway system is under construction.