Torch relay in China's Dalian concludes
The Olympic torch finished its tour in Dalian at 10:05 am local time on Saturday.The relay in Dalian was the third and last leg of the Olympic flame's tour in northeast China's Liaoning province. [Full story]Brief introduction to Dalian
On the east coast of Eurasia and the southern tip of Liaodong peninsular in northeast China, Dalian stretches from 120°58' to 123°31' east longitude and 38°43' to 40°10' north latitude. Dalian covers an area of 12,574 square kilometers, among which 2,415 square kilometers of area is the old city. [Full story]
Previous leg Anshan
July 18, 2008
Qingdao Next leg
July 21, 2008
History of Dalian
History of Dalian
As early as 6000 years ago, our ancestors first exploited Dalian region. In Qin and Han period (221 B.C.-220 A.D.), Dalian region was under the jurisdiction of Liaodong county. [Full Story]
Agriculture of Dalian
Agriculture of Dalian
Despite of natural disasters, the gross output
of grains, vegetables and fruits set a historical record. The total present
value agricultural output all year around reached 46.36 billion yuan.[Full story]
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