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Is Dalian expensive to live in?
The cost of living for expatriates in Dalian as at October 2021 is average in comparison to other places in the world, with an overall Cost of Living Index (COLI), for all 13 basket groups, of 66.82 (New York =100).
Is Dalian a good place to live?
The city is gorgeous and I enjoy the lifestyle here very much. Being on the coast, Dalian has some really lovely city beaches and there are many beautiful coastal walking trails. I really enjoy spending time outside here, it’s a very relaxing city that never feels very busy despite the 6 million-strong population.
Is Dalian China safe?
Safety. Dalian is an incredibly safe city for both locals and expats. Though crime is relatively unheard of, police are quick to respond to any reported incident and work diligently to resolve all legal disputes encountered by expatriates in the city.
What is the population of Dalian China?
Dalian
| Dalian 大连市 | |
|---|---|
| • Hukou population (2014) | 5,943,000 |
| • Districts | 4,607,000 |
| GDP (nominal) 2016 | |
| • Total | CNY 823.42 billion PPP $119.76 billion |
What is Dalian China known for?
In a region famed for its apple and cherry orchards lies the coastal city of Dalian. The city is one of China’s most heavily developed industrial areas and serves as an important international shipping center and logistics hub to North Asia.
What does Dalian stand for?
Great Connection
| Dalian | |
|---|---|
| Simplified Chinese | 大连 |
| Traditional Chinese | 大連 |
| Postal | Dalny (1898–1905) Dairen (1905–1945) |
| Literal meaning | “Great Connection” |
What to do in Dalian during the summer?
Here, even simple activites like getting a haircut can be extremely frustrating if you don’t speak good Mandarin. As far as recreational activites go, Dalian has a lot of things you can do during the summer time. Because it is a seaside city, Dalian has some beaches, but most of them are too dirty for swimming.
How do I find a job in Dalian?
By far the best way to find work here in Dalian is through word-of-mouth. Even though I work full-time Monday through Friday, I still often do private tutoring in the evenings and on the weekend for some extra income.
Is it possible to learn Mandarin in Dalian?
Oh, and one last thing. If you’re genuinely trying to learn Mandarin, you should realize that most people in Dalian do not speak Putonghua (standard Mandarin), they speak Dalianhua (Dalian-Mandarin). What this means is, a lot of what you learn from your books and computer programs will not be used by 90\% of the people here.
What age can I teach English in Dalian?
I taught all different ages of people, from kids as young as 5, to adults over 60. There are countless opportunities to teach English here in Dalian, however, most of them will not provide you with a working visa.