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 Located
at the southern tip of Liaoning Peninsula. Dalian is one of the most
important seaports as well as industrial, trading, tourist and information
cities in China.Dalian has a pleasant climate with the clearly demarcated
seasons, cool summers, and warm winters. Dalian abounds with natural
resources.
It is an important base of fruit and water product production in China.
Dalian is also the "home of track and fields" and the famous
"soccer city" in China.Governing six districts-- Zhongshan,Xigang,
Shahekou, Ganjingzi, Lushunkou and Jinzhou,three cities---Wafangdian,
Pulandian, and Zhuanghe, and one county-- Changhai, Dalian covers
an area of 12,500 square kilometers with 5,370,000  inhabitants.
The flourishing coastal city of Dalian is the major port for China's
north-east province and is a magnet for foreign investors. A major
industrial producer in its own right, Dalian is connected by pipeline
to the Daqing oil field.Thriving ship building and chemical industries
have also been developed. The port has a wealth of handicraft factories
whose products include glassware and shell mosaics. Other attractions
include beaches, parks, gardens and a zoo. |
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