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."
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Crowded Bus 23
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Downtown
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Eating sea urchin
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Scorpions and other critters ready for eating
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Music Square with Dalian Idol competition
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Fresh seafood at hawker stall
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More great seafood
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Public toilets that are clean!
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Waterfront park
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One of Dalian's many beaches
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Card game
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One of many statues encircling Xinghai Square
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Overlooking Qinghai Square from half-pipe
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Center of Xinghai Square
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Castle in Dalian
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Photo shoot for bride-to-be
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30rmb entrance fee, but the shells are nice
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