Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) is the airport located in Ganjingzi District, 10 kilometers northwest of Dalian city. It serves the city of Dalian in Liaoning Province, China. The airport was built in 1972 and since then has undergone expansions to turn into the busiest international airport in Northern China handling more than 17 million passengers a year.

Moving Around Dalian

Transport connecting the airport and the city is convenient as you can use a taxi, a regular airport bus or hire a car. After each flight arrives, regular airport buses leave for the city and you only need to buy a ticket at 5 Yuan. To the airport from the city, catch the buses at Civil Aviation Building at no. 143. It is only a 10 minutes drive on a taxi from the airport to the city centre at a cost of 20 Yuan. The best option however is to rent a car from a car hire company at Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport. It is the only sure way to get the most out of your visit as you drive around comfortably.

What to Look For in Dalian

Dalian Forest Zoo is one of the leading attractions for many reasons. To confirm its magnificence, come see for yourself the monkeys, tigers, the giant pandas, the biggest collection of black bears and the tropical rain forest. A ticket only goes for around 200 rmb and what you get to see is priceless.
Xinghai Square is a great location at the seaside with many people. It offers an extraordinary view over the pleasant coast side of Dalian. It would be better hiring a car at Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport because I believe that once you see everything that the square has to offer, you will want to come here on a daily basis.
Ji Di Guan – Pole Aquarium is a huge, beautifully constructed and well-kept park with excellent aquariums, plenty of outdoor activities, decent beaches and good quality foods just to mention a few. Once in the ocean park, look out for the sea animals and dolphin shows. If I were you, the oceanic park would be enough reason to rent a car at Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
Peace Plaza is a magnificent shopping and entertainment center. If you were looking forward to eating nice food, buying household goods and groceries you would need during your stay in Dalian, this is the right place to do the shopping.