First Chinese National Geography Urban Exploration Series Book about Dalian Now Available

Cover of Discover Dalian, Explore More

Chinese National Geography launched its first book in the Urban Exploration series – Discover Dalian, Explore More– at the Dalian International Conference Center on March 2.

Inside Discover Dalian

Published and distributed by the Dalian Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism in conjunction with Chinese National Geography, Discover Dalian, Explore More is the first book in Chinese National Geography’s new Urban Exploration series. A team from Chinese National Geography spent a year exploring Dalian for the book, which features seven hand-picked routes presented in detail with a descriptive text of over 200,000 characters and more than 200 specially chosen pictures meant to encompass the best of all that Dalian has to offer, from mountains and sea to culture and fashion. Discover Dalian, Explore More’s special design consists of four chapters – The Seascape, Sea and the City, The Fruits of the Sea, and Touring the Sea, each taking readers on an in-depth voyage into the natural landscape, history and culture, local produce, and special tours available. The book also contains interesting bits of information, like secrets of the lighthouse and the mystery of Dalian’s big cherries, for locals to learn more about their hometown and arouse the interest of potential tourists. Readers are invited to use Chinese National Geography’s online platform where they can explore Discover Dalian, Explore More for a more engaging experience.

Inside Discover Dalian

The book’s launch is expected to open a window into Dalian for over 100 million readers and fans of Chinese National Geography, creating an opportunity to welcome more tourists interested in hot topics about the city while likewise harnessing sustained interest through photographers, professional travelers, and travel experts.