Dalian

cctv.com 10-20-2003 13:13

The most fashionable and vibrant cosmopolitan city of northern china鈥擠alian

Located by yellow sea on Liaoning peninsula, Dalian is a thriving coastal city known as 'the pearl of the northeast', northern china's answer to HK. Boosting in trade and tourism Dalian is the locomotive to the economy of northeastern China.

'The city of soccer' and 'the city of fashion' and ' city of greens'--- Dalian is known for its modern, active yet still relaxing lifestyle.

Pulsating with buoyancy and drive, Dalian is a perfect place to recharge some extra doze of youth and vitality for visitors who can handle the beat.

With its 40% of the area covered by greens, Dalian is a pleasant city to cruise around. For first time visitor to Dalian, strolling around sidewalks is the simplest entertainment itself.

Neighborhoods of different characters are connected by squares and parks that are always boiled with life.

It seems to be easy to spot some pretty, tall and slim girls in Dalian than anywhere else. Privileged with beatiful appearance, everyone here understands it takes more than natural beauty and height to become a professional model. Acquired grace is more important and harder to obtain.

Most girls here attending the school are only dreaming for the spotlight. Many see modeling training as additional practice for obtaining self-confidence, which is important for any future job options.

Many girls from Dalian woman Ranger were graduated from here.

No wonder these street patrol police and honor guards in time of occasions are popular targets of tourists flashes.

You might think it takes diligent training to become a woman ranger, you are half-right. At least in Dalian, physical appearance is also a important attribute to screen applicants. Anyone is shorter than 1.7meters is out on the first round.

But something for everyone in Dalian is Soccer! Soccer is Dalian's obsession. Indubitably, soccer is the sport of Dalian. A brace of Dalian players play on the Chinese national team and no surprise, the star defender Sun Jihai, serving British Premier Division team is also from Dalian. They are everyone's heroes here, regardless of age!

The passion for soccer here starts to develop early and stays on.

Trams in Dalian have trundled through the old town since the 1940s.They speak of a time before turbo engines, still twining up today's daily life.

Editor:Han Ling  Source:CCTV.com