| China is a hive of activity, and its cities are no | | | | are showcased in a very natural habitat along with |
| different, especially Dalian, which is considered as | | | | popular species like penguins and polar bears. |
| one of the most populated in China. Dalian is | | | | The range of species on show at the aquarium is |
| positioned towards the north coast, and is often | | | | sure to enthrall any member of the family. Over |
| patronized due to its beaches. This is despite the | | | | thousands of varieties of fish are enclosed in the |
| fact that the city does experience a long winter. | | | | aquarium, along with over 300 species of sharks. |
| The city came under the spotlight a couple of | | | | A popular feature as in any aquarium is the |
| years back owing to the Trans Siberian railway | | | | dolphins and have their own performance show. |
| and the city being earmarked as a probable | | | | The aquarium also allows visitors to get up close |
| station. Although China retains much of its | | | | with the animals and even pet sea dogs or seals. |
| traditional art forms and culture, Dalian is perhaps | | | | The institution is considered as the biggest polar |
| by far the most modern of its cities. | | | | aquarium to be found in the world and a visit to it |
| For local soccer fans, this city is often associated | | | | is a must. |
| with the Dalian Shide which is one of China’s | | | | Those traveling to the South side of Dalian, will |
| successful soccer teams in the Super League. The | | | | want to make a stop at the Tiger beach |
| progress of the team is followed quite eagerly by | | | | Amusement Park. The place is actually laid out like |
| the city’s residents, and a traveler who would | | | | a recreational centre and incorporates the Tiger |
| like to watch a game need only ask to know | | | | Beach Park, as well as Marine World and the |
| when the team will play next. | | | | Bird’s Forest. |
| Among the attractions in Dalian - the Polar | | | | Tiger Beach caters to not only kids but adults as |
| Aquarium rates very highly among families and | | | | well. It offers options for entertainment, |
| holiday makers to the city. The aquarium is huge, | | | | swimming and even shopping. The place has |
| and has almost every conceivable sea creature | | | | become famous for its huge sculpture of a Tiger |
| from whales to just about anything. | | | | and of courses the country’s biggest bird |
| A unique feature of the Polar Aquarium is that it | | | | cage. The park is also popular amongst families |
| simulates the atmosphere of Polar Regions. | | | | for the dolphin show that it features. |
| Entering the aquarium is almost as if visitors were | | | | After a thrilling day out in the city, checking into a |
| being transported into a world made of crystal. | | | | hotel in Dalian would be perfect for those looking |
| Having been opened to the public in 2002, the | | | | to catch up on some local hospitality. Shangri- La |
| place is home to animals from the south and | | | | Hotel Dalian is known for its luxurious charm and |
| north polar regions. Animals such as sea elephants | | | | warm hospitality. |