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Dalian is in the southernmost point of Liaodong Peninsula; with the Yellow Sea to its east and the Bohai Sea to its west, an attractive coastal city and a major Chinese Port. Previously heavily influenced by Russia, Liaoning Province was part of Manchuria and possesses architecture and restaurants reflecting both it's Russian and Japanese heritage. With a population of some 5.4 million, it was named "Lion Mouth" in the early Tang Dynasty for its inaccessibility, and was settled in 1371, by troops sent by Zhu Yuanzhang - the emperor of Ming dynasty at Port of Lushun from Shandong. Well known for it's excellent sea food, the city possesses many parks and three excellent beaches at Bangchuidao, Laohutan and Fujiazhaung. It is also possible to explore the outlying islands by renting a boat from these areas. Great views too can be had from the Coastal Road heading off from near the Regent Hotel.

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Dalian City Guide

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