Sports in Dalian

Dalian abounds in sightseeing places. Beautifully decorated squares, zoological parks and beautiful beaches attract tourists in numbers. However to make your stay in Dalian all the more enjoyable, you can participate in several sports activities. Home to the famous soccer team Dalian Shi De, Dalian citizens are crazy about this beautiful game.

Golf is now-a-days becoming a favorite sport of the busy executives. People travel at any place around the world to play golf. Being a booming economic city in northwest China, Dalian is home to some of the major corporate houses that have presence in all over the world. Therefore to cater to the needs of these people, greens have opened up in Dalian. Among several courses, Dalian Golden Pebble Golf Course is the best. Boasting of three fairways, the course ranks in the top 100 anywhere in the world. Set amidst picturesque location, the golf course is contained within a seaside resort. So if you are going to Dalian for either business or pleasure, try out this course for a memorable sporting experience. Other golf courses such as Jin Shi Tan and Bang Chui Dao are also equally good.

A major sporting activity in Dalian, cycling is great fun. Rent a bicycle at approximately 10 Chinese Yuan and set out for a long bicycle ride along Xing Hai Gong Yuan. Apart from normal one seater bicycle, you can also take a 3 seater on rent. These cycles have extra peddles. So peddle away with your partner and enjoy warm Dalian sunshine.

Swimming is another popular sport in Dalian. Every year this city hosts Winter Swimming Festival. Thousands of swimmers from all over China and the world gather to take part in this swimming festival. Though a bit unconventional, you can however take part in this event and enjoy swimming in the ice cold water.

Other sports such as bowling, billiards can also be played in Dalian.