Dalian Transportation Summary

Dalian is the second largest city in Liaoning (辽宁) province and is located in the southernmost part of the Liaodong peninsula. It is accessible by rail, road, air, or sea.  As the most important harbour city in the northeast of China, Dalian has developed a modern and well established transportation system. It is reached easily from most cities in China as well as from Japan and South Korea.

Dalian’s city centre is easily accessed by bus, taxi, or tram.  China’s only tram system makes navigating the city easy and painless even during rush hour.  Most tourist attractions are not located downtown, but can still be reached by bus or taxi.  Most popular shopping and dining areas can be reached on foot or by bus as they are not too far from the city centre.  Dalian’s remarkably developed transportation system makes it one of the few cities in China where bicycles are rarely seen in the streets.