Situated in the southernmost part of the Liaoning Province on a peninsula separating the Bohai and Yellow seas, Dalian is one of China's most vibrant and modern cities. With its clean air, beautiful beaches and pleasant temperatures in the summer, Dalian has become an ideal destination for those who want to escape the summer heat and the hustle and bustle of metropolises like Beijing and Shanghai. [Photo by Cheng Weidong]