Historic Tour

Tour Price (USD): $199.00

Tour Length: one (1) day

Tour Mode: escorted travel

Tour Guide: SongLi

Tour Reservation: Historic Tour

Tour Features:

- Former Japanese Temple (Peking Opera House)

- ~~Old Japanese Colonial Homes~~ Discontinued

- Original Dairen Railway Hospital

- Zhongshan Square Historic Buildings

- Former South Manchuria Railway Headquarters

- Dalian World Trade Center View

- Old Post Office Building

- Russian Historic Museum

- Russian Street Shops

- Original Russian Capital Building of Dalny

- Old Russian Homes

- Gangwan Square Historic Buildings

- Old South Manchuria Railway Pier Office

- Original Port of Dalian

Tour Services:

- Photo documentary of your tour day

- Photo-CD of your tour day pictures

- Web photo album with private URL

- Dalian memorabilia gift package

- All ticket fees

- All transportation costs

Tour Information:

By far the most popular if hidden attractions in Dalian, the Historic Tour takes visitors back in time to the city's foundation. First colonized by Russia, then ruled by Japan for nearly half a century, Dalian has many treasured architectures from its colonial era. While the majority of the common structures have been torn down as the city modernizes, preserved links to its historic past still remain.

This all day walking tour showcases a time when Colonial Dalian was an economic and political center for Manchuria (Northeast China). The city's signature vintage structures give a testimony of how the city evolved in the late 19th Century. It is not a complete stroll back in time, but very close to it.

Tour Highlights:

Zhongshan Square

The original center of Dalian during colonial times, Zhongshan Square looks almost as it did at the end of the Russo-Japanese War. Modeled on the layout of Paris, the circled park is surrounded by European and Japanese deco-style architecture. It is the historic cradle from which events in Manchuria were influenced. Note: Zhongshan (middle mountain) is the nickname of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, who led the Republican movement to overthrow the Qing Dynasty in 1911.

Russian Street

In the area originally colonized by Russia is Dalian's famous Russian Street. Its original 19th century charm is lined with numerous duty-free shops, antique stores, and markets. It is also a popular spot for Russian entertainment and food.

Not Included on this Tours:

- Hotel accommodations

- Meal costs

- Transportation to non-tour related locations

- Isurance coverage

- Non-tour related taxes or fees

- Baggage handling

- Phone, Fax, or E-Mail services

About Photo Documentary Service:

A photo documentary of your visit is provided as a free service. It will cover key moments of your tour in a photo journalistic style.

In addition, these high resolution images will be organized overnight and made into an interactive CD-ROM.

Along with this, a private web photo album of your snapshots will be posted to a private URL.