Introduction Dalian is a vibrant and fast developing city. Situated on the southern tip of Liao Dong Peninsula it has a long coast line. The coast line gives room for both a deep water harbor, as well as for many popular beaches. Dalian is a regional tourist city, popular for spring - summer - fall travel. Our scenery, golfing, ocean life and city parks make the city a favorite on the tour itineraries. Dalian has been able to attract much foreign investment and is as a result increasing the port facilities. The airport is expanding as are the destinations served from Dalian. Dalian train station has been renovated and enlarged. The train service has also been upgraded and expanded. The development of heavy and light industry, combined with a growth in the financial sector has given the city a solid economic base. Average Temperatures. The Day After Tomorrow. City Festivals and Conventions. Dalian Locust Festival May. North East Commodity Exchange Fair July. Dalian Marathon October Dalian International Fashion Festival September Fireworks Festival February. Commercial Area Dalian’s main commercial area stretches from Gangwan Square up to the City Hall, on either side of Renmin Road/Zhongshan Road. This area covers most of the major banks, financial firms and other major foreign, joint venture and local business offices based in the down town area. Tourism Dalian is a city of hills and ocean, thus offering a number of scenic spots for the tourist. You can also enjoy the beaches and boating in Dalian. We have some golf courses that are rated as highly challenging; at one of them you can enjoy a spectacular view of the ocean while playing. We have an interesting aquarium, polar aquarium, the forest zoo. For travelers who enjoy the city life, Zhong Shan Square, Xing Hai Square are places to visit. Local Information. Dalian covers a total of 12.574k; the coastline stretches 1906km. To the East is the Bohai Sea, to the South-East the Shan Dong Peninsula and to the North are the three North-Eastern Provinces, Liaoning, Jilin and Helojiang in addition to Inner Mongolia. In Dalian the main language is Mandarin Chinese. Depending on what company (ies) you are visiting English or Japanese might be understood. Population 5.4 million people. Time difference: GMT +8hours. (China does not practice Daylight savings time.). Passport and visa information. All foreign visitors need to bring a passport and a basic visa. Currently the basic tourist visa is 30 days and is relatively easy to get from most countries. Currency Renminbi RMB, the RMB is not freely convertible, and you can therefore not buy RMB outside China. There are banks in most major airports where you can change major currencies to RMB. All downtown banks will do this as well. Shopping Dalian is the shopper’s paradise. In Dalian there are not many fashion brands you miss. In addition we have a host of arts crafts, electronics and anything else you want to buy. Tipping Generally we do not give tips in China. Working hours / business hours. Government 09:00-12:00, 13:30-16:30. Offices: 08:00-17:00 Shopping: Supermarkets and department stores are usually open AT LEAST 09:30 - 20:00, some earlier and later as well. In other stores the opening hours varies. There are no particular rules, but if you are meeting government people it is advisable to dress formally. Otherwise for business the industry code prevails. Be prepared to have warm dress available November- March, October and April-May a sweater and outer jacket is needed. June - September is warm, and sometimes hot, light dress is advisable. Health inspection All visitors are required to hand in the health inspection form upon entering China. Units of measure China uses the metric system. Although a traditional system based on 500g, and 0.5km, is widespread. Electricity In China 220v with 50 Hz is used. Our hotel rooms are set up to accept a variety of plugs. There is one 110v plug in each guest room. Mobile phone systems:GSM and CDMA

Furama Club is the most comprehensive membership club in Dalian. We have tennis, table tennis, squash, basket ball practice, bowling alley, V-bike spinning, rock climbing wall, dance classes, pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, a well-equipped gym and more available. Our club is designed for the successful man and woman. Price of Furama Club

Furama Grand Ballroom. No. 1 Conference Room. Number 2 3 Conference Rooms. International Conference Room. Executive Conference Room. Furama Hotel Dalian has the largest function space of any hotel in Dalian and North-East China. We have long experience in servicing large scale meetings, banquets and conventions. In the course of this we have had the pleasure of hosting a number of international dignitaries.

Great Tastes Graceful Service. Japanese and Korean Restaurants. In Furama you have choices. We have two Chinese restaurants: one serving local and Shanghai food, and the other serving Chao Zhou /Cantonese foods, a French restaurant, an international coffee shop, Japanese and Korean restaurants. Furama Hotel has 4 bars to choose from and two nightclubs for the evening activities.

Furama Club offers you total health and fitness activities in a top class facility. Should you wish to become a member, the Furama Club membership makes a host of additional benefits available to you. Golden Diamond and VIP Card Plans You can choose between gold, diamond or VIP membership plans and cumulative plans. Golden and Diamond Cards. These are debit cards, where after paying in RMB 5000. To your account you can sign your bills in the hotel. A host of VIP benefits follows. VIP Cumulative Card. After an expenditure of RMB500 in Furama Hotel you are eligible for the VIP Card. After this you can collect points each time you spend money in the hotel. Points can be redeemed in our restaurants, or by room nights. VIP members are eligible for a host of additional benefits.

West Wing Guest Rooms. East Wing Guest Rooms. Executive/Business Floors. Furama Hotel Dalian has the largest and most luxurious guest rooms and suites in North East China. Room sizes from 42 square meters. Our rooms have the furnishings, facilities and amenities to match the size and luxury.

 Guest rooms have air conditioning
 Baby chairs and cots are provided
 Luggage storage
 Breakfast may be served in the room
 Rent-a-car service
 Central situation
 Clothes dry cleaning
 Conference and meeting room
 Credit cards accepted
 Currency exchange service
 Dinner may be served in the room
 Lift
 Facsimile services
 Fitness hall
 Hairdryer
 Access to internet
 Ironing facilities
 Laundry services/washing machine
 Licensed bar
 Fully stocked mini bar
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Around-the-clock recetpion
 Parking lot
 Clock/radio
 Fridge
 Restaurant
 Around-the-clock room service
 Safe deposit box
 Sauna
 Shop on premises
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Animation, entertainment
 Swimming pool
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 Phones in rooms
 TV sets in rooms
 Common room with a TV set