First trip to Dalian, China October 2009

Shanghai Square, Dalian, China

DALIAN, Liaoning, China - October 2009 was my first trip to Dalian. From Singapore, I took Singapore Airlines (www.singaporeair.com) to Beijing and then China Eastern Airlines (www.flychinaeastern.com) to Dalian. Dalian is in the Northern part of China and its near the sea so its quite colder than other parts of China.

On the first weekend of my assignment, I tried to go out as much as I can because I know that on the second weekend, our 2 bosses are coming. My first destination on Saturday was Dalian Forest Zoo. I asked my colleague to write the name and address in Chinese characters so its easier for the driver to read.  



Dalian Forest Zoo, China

I arrived at Dalian Forest Zoo which so many children at the entrance. School children were also there for fieldtrip. I just let them in first before I went. It was here in Dalian Forest Zoo where I saw a lot of animals that I haven't seen. Anyway, I've only been to a few. There was a panda who was busy eating when I came, and different kinds of bears including polar bears. There were several baby tigers inside a small fence who were happily playing with each others and children were so excited to see them. I enjoyed coming to the place.

I can't find my way back after I finish my tour at the zoo. I tried to ask the information who they also cannot speak English. So they just pointed the direction and I manage to find the taxi.



Orchidarium at Dalian Forest Zoo

Dalian is a food haven. Seafoods are very affordable and a lot to choice from. I enjoy eating that I gained 4 kilograms when I got back. It was because my colleague used to order a lot and I tried to finish as much as I can. I was thinking that people in other countries don't even have proper food to eat but we are just wasting it. I lost some of the weight i gained eventually.

Dalian is a nice city. They have the balance of business development and at the same time, preserving the nature.

Shanghai Square, Dalian, China

My bosses and my colleague went to Shanghai Square before we went to the airport. It was a park near the sea so it was very cold and windy. People come to this park to relax and play. It was also a good place to watch as the sun sets in the afternoon.

It was a good experience to come to Dalian.

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