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History & Evolution
Dalian, one of the major cities in China, has a distinct history of its own. To catch a glimpse of the history of Dalian, we have to go back to the period from 221 B.C. to 220 A.D., which is referred to as the Qin and Han period. At that time, Dalian region was under the command of Liaodong County. During the ruling of the Tang Dynasty (618 A.D.-907 A.D.), the Dalian region came under the influence of Andong Prefecture, whereas from 916 A.D. to 1125 A.D. Dalian came under the rule of Dong Jing Tong Liaoyang County.

During the ruling of various dynasties, Dalian was known by different distinct names. In the Weijin period (220 A.D.-420 A.D.), it was known by the name Sanshan. It was called San Shanpu during the rulings of the Tang Dynasty in 618 A.D.-907 A.D. Dalian was named Sanshan Seaport from 1368 A.D. to 1644 A.D. when the Ming Dynasty was in power. Similarly, Dalian was named Qing Niwakou under the rulings of the Qing Dynasty in the period 1644 A.D.-1911 A.D. Dalian emerged as a small town in the 1880s, when the Qing government took initiatives to construct bridges, forts, mining camps etc. Various wars find mention in the history of Dalian. During the first Sino-Japanese War in 1895, Dalian was captured by the Japanese. The Russians leased out the peninsula to the Qing Dynasty in 1898. This was when a modern city was set up by the name Dalny. Later on the name was changed to Dalian.

Site-Seeing
Bangchuidao Island:
Bangchuidao Island is located at a distance of about 9 kilometers from the city of Dalian. The Island lies to the east of the Binhai Road and consists of the Bangchuidao Islet, the natural lido and Bangchuidao Hotel. Bangchuidao Island is a famous seashore resort and offers excellent scenery of hills, sea, islet and the beach. The northern part of Bangchuidao Island in Dalian is surrounded by hills and appears beautiful and verdant. Flourishing pine trees and cypresses are densely planted along the hills. There is an open maritime area featuring a smooth sand beach to the southern part of the Island. The lido adjacent is one of the best in Dalian city.

Location: East of Binhai Road

Sun Asia Ocean World:
Sun Asia Ocean World, the longest underwater tunnel in Asia is a transparent oceanarium situated in the beautiful city of Dalian. One can have an experience of being between the marine creatures once he enters this 118 meter long tunnel. Once you step on the automatic footpath you can have the scintillating sight of over 7000 rare aquatic animals of over 200 species playing around you.

The mysterious and the very interesting aquatic world will gradually unveil in front of your eyes. Sun Asia Ocean World opened on January 18th 1994 and till then it is attracting millions of tourists from all over the world. Sun Asia Ocean World is the only man made tourism corporation enlisted with the stock market of China. Sun Asia Ocean World is also the member of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA).

Fujiazhuang Beach:
The location of the Fujiazhuang beach is remote but still it captures the attention of tourists from all over the world. Fujiazhuang Beach is renowned for its spectacular 550-meter-long stretch of golden sands and the turquoise sea. Visitor can enjoy a nice peaceful environment away from the city's hustle bustle. Besides enjoying natural beauty of the place, you can also participate in a number of beach and water related activities like swimming, boating, fishing and surfing. Reefs, islands and forests add to the charm of Fujiazhuang Beach.