Xinghai Square (星海广场): The Heart of Dalian

Xinghai Square is the largest city square in Asia!
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Centennial City Sculpture (百年城雕 / Bǎinián Chéng Diāo) , resembling a roundabout: It’s the first place you will notice with it’s giant circular center . It has sculptures, running ground, and is a favorite spot for locals to walk their dog or fly kites. This space was built to commemorate the 100 years of Dalian’s modern history. Surrounding the roundabout you will see many buildings which host restaurants and hotels.

Restaurants: Yes, there is a starbuck! Before, going to the lookout at the sea you will even find a mcdonalds, which has good icecream, and also local eateries. If western food is your style then you will enjoy a restaurant called-route 46. Another very popular western-style restaurant is called Lenbach, there you can get a view of the Xinghai bridge and the sea. There are places to eat outside under a table with canopy, they even offer guests blankets for chilly weather.