Located at the southwest corner of Xing Hai Square, this park has more than 400 crocodiles from three continents and includes breeds such as the famed Nile crocodile and the Yangtze Crocodile from Anhui province. The park resembles a tropical rain forest and covers more than 10,000 square meters. You can enjoy live crocodile performances, as well as Thai musical acts. If you are feeling a bit daring, you can taste crocodile meat, or purchase crocodile skin products.
Located near the Qian Shan Mountains, this massive reserve sits almost 600 meters above sea level and encompasses three sections: Dragon Hill, Small River Valley and Yingna River Valley. Despite its height, it enjoys a temperate climate, allowing plant and animal life to flourish. The reserve harbors 810 plant species and 196 different forms of wildlife, many of which are endangered. It also features Xianren Cave and its famous karsts rock formations dating back to the Pre-Sinian Period.
The name "Xiangshui" refers to the temple's famous echoing water. Erected in the Tang Dynasty (618-907), this Taoist temple features a 40-meter-long natural cave, from which a limpid spring flows. The water rushes down to the mouth of a green toad from a stone wall, emitting gurgling noises which reverberates in the valley. Chao Yang Temple and Guan Yin Pavilion are not far from Xiangshui Temple. Religious rites are often performed at these sites, which are worth sightseeing.
Covering an area of 10,000 square meters, Tropical Rainforest Hall is in a greenhouse resembling a flying saucer. On display are more than 10,000 varieties of plants, such as Strelitzianeae, Pipal, Coconut Palm and some valuable tropical trees. Standing on the 24-meter observation platform, visitors can view beautiful tropical scenery, consisting of woods, a waterfall, small bridges, rockeries and pavilions. Besides rainforest, visitors are treated to desert scenery featuring a variety of cacti from ones that are as small as your fist to ones that are human-sized.
Anbo Hot Springs Tourism and Vacation Zone is located in the Pulan Dian area, 150 kilometers north of Dalian. Many hotels, guesthouses and sanatoriums have been set up to utilize the natural thermal water for bathing and recuperation. Each year, foreign and domestic tourists flock to this attraction. The highest temperature of the spring water reaches 73 degrees Celsius. Considered to be of high quality, the hot water is rich in sodium, carbonate, sulphur, silicate, oxygen, nitrogen, fluorine, radon and other microelements.
Lush grass, flowers, fountains and melodious music. These are what visitors will experience at Olympic Square, whose foundation was laid by Mr. Samaranch, president of the International Olympic Committee, in September 1998. The Olympic Rings, symbolizing the Olympic spirit, stand in the north part of the public square. A large screen shows live football matches during football season, attracting numerous local fans. Underground is a two-level shopping arcade, replete with a Volmar chain supermarket, beauty salon, retail clothing shops and snack stands.
Tiger Beach is one big spot of fun. Built in 1990, this amusement centre caters to both kids and adults by offering a diverse scope of options including shopping and swimming. But it's the animal exhibits that really elevate it into "Must See" status. China's largest birdcage and biggest tiger sculpture reside here. It also harbors an aquarium that features an entertaining dolphin show.
Once known as Stalin Square, due to a large monument in memory of the Northeast liberation by the Soviet army, it was changed to its present name in 1994. The monument was taken from the square in 1999 and replaced by a massive European-style fountain and white marble cloister. It is the place to gawk at government buildings and to spend a leisurely summer day watching locals fly kites and maneuvering through morning exercises
As one of the most dynamic cities in North China, Dalian never fails to innovate in new attractions. This street, which epitomizes 19th century Russia, was created to add an exotic touch to the seaside city. Numerous duty-free shops, supermarkets, antique stores and painting shops sell East European goods. For entertainment, Russian artists dazzle the crowds with their skills in acrobatics, ballet and love ballads
Bin Hai Road stretches along Dalian's well known coastline and is a sightseeing must for visitors to the area. The 35-kilometer-long road borders Xing Hai Square in the west and Dong Hai Park in the east. One side of the road features mountainous areas covered with forests while the opposite side reveals the panoramic coastline and sea. Tourist facilities dot the road.
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