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DALIAN

I spent Summer 2007 in Dalian under a National Science Foundation sponsored Research for Engineering Undergraduates (REU) program. Hopefully the pictures below will give an indication why this city earned the award for "China's best tourist city for 2007."

Crowded Bus 23

Downtown

Eating sea urchin

Scorpions and other critters ready for eating

Music Square with Dalian Idol competition

Fresh seafood at hawker stall

More great seafood

Public toilets that are clean!

Waterfront park

One of Dalian's many beaches

Card game

One of many statues encircling Xinghai Square

Overlooking Qinghai Square from half-pipe

Center of Xinghai Square

Castle in Dalian

Photo shoot for bride-to-be

30rmb entrance fee, but the shells are nice