Dalian Hai Jing Tourism Restaurant
Eat, talk and enjoy the view

tel: +86 (0)411 8272 8888
fax: +86 (0)411 8272 9999
address: 2 Gangwan Street, Zhongshan District, Dalian CN

This is one of Dalian's most popular restaurants with tourists. It is best known for its panoramic views of the city including the Development Zone, Dalian Harbor, Golden Stone Beach and Tiger Beach Park. The menu features an outstanding selection of Chinese and Western dishes. A buffet breakfast is served from 6:30am-9:30am. Lunch, featuring business set meals, is offered between 11am-2pm. And dinner, which includes a Western buffet and Chaozhou-style dishes, is offered from 5pm-9pm.

open hours: 6:30am-10pm daily
average cost: 80 CNY


F.A.T.S. Bar and Cafe
Fun for everyday

tel: +86 (0)411 8252 5000
fax: +86 (0)411 8252 5050
address: 66 Renmin Road, (1F Shangri-La Hotel), Dalian, Liaoning, CN, 116001

One of the liveliest bars in Dalian, this nightspot located in the Shangri-La Hotel exudes the ambiance of a traditional American bar. It is the place for live music, which takes place most weekends and features numerous styles. It is also when the place is most crowded. Other nights, the jukebox keeps things rolling. The menu has a mammoth selection of Western pub favorites.

nearest train: Bus 710 to Gang Wan Qiao stop
open hours: 5:30pm-1:30am daily
average cost: 80 CNY


Hao Wang Jiao
A popular Western restaurant

tel: +86 (0)411 8762 3700
address: 17, Fu Shun Jie, Hong Mei Subdistrict, Development Zone, 300 meters southwest of the Yin Fan Hotel)
Dalian, Liaoning, CN, 116600

This two-story restaurant was the first Western-style restaurant in the Development Zone. It is a popular dining stop for locals due to its various cuisine and reasonable prices. The most expensive item on the menu is the Australian beef at a mere CNY48, while the tasty beef curry is CNY18. Besides the numerous Western dishes, it also serves Cantonese food, albeit with a Western flair. The dining rooms are themed after New York, Tokyo, Paris and Hong Kong.

nearest train: Dalian-Development Zone bus to Yin Feng Hotel stop
open hours: 10:30am-10:30pm daily
average cost: 60 CNY


Russian Street
A shopping street with Russian influences

tel: +86 (0)411 8254 0222
fax: +86 (0)411 8254 1222
email: bjiang@etang.com
address: Bei Tuan Jie Street, Zhong Shan District, (300 meters north of Sheng Li Bridge), Dalian, Liaoning, CN,116001

As one of the most dynamic cities in North China, Dalian never fails to invent new attractions. This street, which epitomizes 19th century Russia, was created to add an exotic touch to the seaside city. Visitors can explore this 430-meter-long street on foot or on a jingling carriage. Numerous duty-free shops, supermarkets, antique stores and painting shops sell East European goods. For entertainment, Russian artists dazzle the crowds with their skills in acrobatics, ballet and love ballads. And as a culinary bonus the street is packed with Russian, American, Italian, French and Portuguese restaurants.

nearest train: Trolley bus 203 to Sheng Li Bridge stop
open hours: Noon-midnight daily


William's Cafe
Western restaurant in the heart of the city

tel: +86 (0)411 8263 5661
address: 8 You Hao (Friendship) Square, Dalian, Liaoning, CN, 116001

Opened in 1994, this was the first Western restaurant in the city and continues to be in vogue today. The exterior resembles Medievel Europe with castle-like spires, flags and green tiles. Inside, the Western theme continues with spinning stools and American pop music playing in the background. On the menu, you will find American diner classics such as French fries, hamburgers and steak. Or if you prefer something more traditional there are also local Chinese dishes as well. A kid's playground makes it very family friendly.

open hours: 10am-midnight daily
average cost: 80 CNY