Renmin Square Dalian

The city of Dalian is decorated with a number of pretty squares. Most of the squares have an interesting tale to tell. The Renmin Square is one of the popular sightseeing attractions. People visiting the city of Dalian must have Renmin Square and the other squares on their itinerary

Renmin Square was once known as Stalin Square was built for commemorating the Red Army of the Soviet Union's liberation over northeastern China. The cenotaph in the center was moved to Lushun Soviet Army Martyr Cemetery in 1999. The memorial facilities for the Army are concentrated here. The cenotaph was replaced by a white marble waterfall cloister which was built in European style. A musical fountain was also built which is the largest of its kind in the city. You can enjoy the natives dancing cheerfully every morning under the backdrop of the fountain mist.

The national flag dominates here at Renmin Square as in the People's Square in many other Chinese cities. The national flag flies solemnly over a number of imposing governmental buildings and the monument to the Communist Revolution that happens to be a huge statue of a Russian soldier. The statue was built to commemorate the soldiers of Soviet Union who helped to takeover the city from the Japanese invaders during the Second World War.

The Renmin Square remains a pleasant spot for the people of Dalian and its tourists. There were recent renovations that were carried out to bring back the crowds. The Chinese "Dancing Water" display emanates from the mountain which is brings much delight to the locals who gather here every evenings. The main attraction among people is the water dance which is a must watch which is in time with the music. Developments have taken place in and around the square, especially behind the square where a new residential zone has come up with houses and apartments designed in Russo-European style.