When to Go in Dalian
Edit ThisDalian, a popular Chinese tourist
destination, embodies the exotic oriental charm of the east along with the
cutting-edge technology and infrastructure of the west. This When To Go guide offers visitors
information on the best time to visit this East Asian hotspot and catch Dalian
at its best.
Description
Analyzing the best time to visit Dalian can be a daunting task. The fascinating city is akin to one roaring party that refuses die down in spirit and is chock-a-block with activities and events throughout the year to keep its revelers enthralled. Dalian has the good fortune of being located in the northern hemisphere and is blessed with a pleasant weather that on the average pegs at 10-5 Centigrade. Even in its peak winters, Dalian never sees a temperature of less than -4 degree Centigrade and is a delightful blob of sunshine for over 2,500 hours on an average each year.
Activities
For swimming and thrilling water sports that are quiet a crowd-puller in the region, the best time to visit is in the winters (December-February). Swimming buffs will have a whale of a time during the Winter Swimming Festival that attracts hundreds of swimmers from all over the world who compete in one of the most exhilarating environments for a highly revered title. Another strategic time to visit Dalian is during the Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year revelry. The streets of the city transform into a dazzling mass of light, energy and vivacity and the celebration sees some of the most opulent displays of fireworks and road-side carnivals. Visitors can also gorge on authentic and tastefully whipped up oriental delicacies during the new year celebrations. The entire town has a super line-up of entertainment shows and festivities that go on till the wee hours of morning.
Fall to Winter
Haute-Couture aficionados can plan their trip in September when the Dalian International Fashion Festival is held. The event sees the crème de la crème of the international fashion circuit grace it with their most high-end and impressive collection.
Description
Analyzing the best time to visit Dalian can be a daunting task. The fascinating city is akin to one roaring party that refuses die down in spirit and is chock-a-block with activities and events throughout the year to keep its revelers enthralled. Dalian has the good fortune of being located in the northern hemisphere and is blessed with a pleasant weather that on the average pegs at 10-5 Centigrade. Even in its peak winters, Dalian never sees a temperature of less than -4 degree Centigrade and is a delightful blob of sunshine for over 2,500 hours on an average each year.
Activities
For swimming and thrilling water sports that are quiet a crowd-puller in the region, the best time to visit is in the winters (December-February). Swimming buffs will have a whale of a time during the Winter Swimming Festival that attracts hundreds of swimmers from all over the world who compete in one of the most exhilarating environments for a highly revered title. Another strategic time to visit Dalian is during the Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year revelry. The streets of the city transform into a dazzling mass of light, energy and vivacity and the celebration sees some of the most opulent displays of fireworks and road-side carnivals. Visitors can also gorge on authentic and tastefully whipped up oriental delicacies during the new year celebrations. The entire town has a super line-up of entertainment shows and festivities that go on till the wee hours of morning.
Fall to Winter
Haute-Couture aficionados can plan their trip in September when the Dalian International Fashion Festival is held. The event sees the crème de la crème of the international fashion circuit grace it with their most high-end and impressive collection.
Christmas is another great time for the city to show its eclectic festival spirit. The town looks resplendent in the glow of Christmas trees ornamenting it on every street. There are innumerable events and parties that light up the festivity party night scene in Dalian.
