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Dalian Exploration: Unveiling Coastal City's Hidden Gems

Dalian - China's Hong Kong of the North

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Dalian - China's Hong Kong of the North
Nico16 min

Dalian - China's Hong Kong of the North. This was filmed by Nico. Watch the full journey and explore the filming details and destinations on this page.

In our last video about Dalian China's coastal city in Liaoning province, we mainly focussed on the city centre and found lots of influences in its infrastructure.This time we thought we would delve deeper and asked a Dalian local for help to see the other side of the city. Our great friend Phoebe showed us some of her favourite places to visit. Make sure to add Dalian to your bucket list!This is the other side of Dalian.

--- Nico
December 4, 2023, Winter in China

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Nico and local friend Phoebe explore Dalian beyond the city center. They see the Dalian Xinghai Bridge, hike to a hilltop view and visit a beach where locals feed seagulls. Food stops include jam bing, stuffed cornbread, sweet red bean rolls, iron pot stew, tofu skin with chicken soup, sweet-potato starch noodles and Dalian chicken. They also explore a fishing harbor with older European-style buildings and see calligraphy and local home life.

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Dalian - China's Hong Kong of the North

Bridges, hills and the coast

Nico explores Dalian with Phoebe, a local friend who shares an insider’s perspective. They travel by car and look at Dalian Xinghai Bridge, a double-layered structure overlooking the coast. A hike up a nearby hill gives them a view of the city. At the beach, they watch local people attract seagulls with meat and other food, a tradition that makes the shoreline lively. Phoebe helps Nico understand the city beyond its main center and introduces places that are part of local daily life.

Dalian food and neighborhood life

The food tour starts with jam bing, a pancake with potato filling and sauce. Nico and Phoebe also try street snacks such as stuffed cornbread and sweet red bean rolls. At a fishing harbor, older European-style buildings stand beside an active fishing community, and visitors can see fishermen at work and find seafood by the shore. Dinner includes iron pot stew, followed by a home-cooked meal with tofu skin in chicken soup and sweet-potato starch noodles. Phoebe also serves Dalian chicken, a local favorite.

The visit includes a calligraphy demonstration and time at a local home, where Nico learns about traditions and daily routines. They later go shopping at a local market. The route connects the coast, bridge, hill views, harbor and food rather than staying in the city center, and Phoebe’s guidance helps Nico understand the different settings.

The meal stops begin with jam bing, a pancake filled with potato and served with sauce. Phoebe introduces Nico to other snacks such as stuffed cornbread and sweet red bean rolls. Their dinner includes iron pot stew and a home-cooked meal with tofu skin in chicken soup and sweet-potato starch noodles. Dalian chicken is another local dish Nico tries. These meals let the travelers compare street snacks with food served in a local home.

At the beach, local people feed seagulls with meat and other foods, drawing birds close to the shore. Nico watches the scene while being mindful of safety and the birds. Later the fishing harbor combines older European-style buildings with the activity of fishermen and fresh seafood. The walk continues with a calligraphy demonstration and a visit to a local home, where Phoebe helps explain customs and daily routines. The outing ends with a late-night shopping trip at a local market. Through the day, Phoebe’s local knowledge helps Nico see places and dishes beyond the central tourist areas.

FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)

Q: What is jam bing?
A: Jam bing is a Dalian pancake with a potato filling and sauce. Nico tries it at the start of the day with local friend Phoebe.
Q: What can visitors see at Xinghai Bridge?
A: The double-layered bridge offers a view of Dalian’s coastal scenery and modern infrastructure. Nico and Phoebe also hike to a hilltop for another view of the city.
Q: What local food did Nico try?
A: The food included jam bing, stuffed cornbread, sweet red bean rolls, iron pot stew, tofu skin with chicken soup, sweet-potato starch noodles and Dalian chicken.

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Dalian Exploration: Unveiling Coastal City's Hidden Gems

In our last video about Dalian China's coastal city in Liaoning province, we mainly focussed on the city centre and found lots of influences in its infrastructure. This time we thought we would delve deeper and asked a Dalian local for help to see the other side of the city. Our great friend Phoebe...

Dalian Exploration: Coastal City, Bridges & Local Delights

Discover the hidden gems of Dalian, China's captivating coastal city! Join Nico as they explore beyond the city center, uncovering local favorites with the help of a Dalian resident. Get ready to be charmed by this unexpected side of Dalian and add it to your travel list!

Attractions in this video: Xinghai Bridge, Fishing Harbor, Beach