Dalian Nightlife

The various squares in the city are popular nightlife venues for local people. In the evening, crowds of people including elder people, children, young lovers, and sightseeing tourists come to squares to stroll, play tennis and to exercise. This kind of place is usually boisterous till midnight.

Dalian people also like to go to any of dozens of seaside bathing places or to a enjoy sauna or massage service in a bathing center in the city after work. Pubs, dance clubs, and KTVs are on the side streets off Wuwu Lu, where various venues are packed in tight.

For a relaxed and inexpensive drink option, the night markets shouldn't be ignored. In summer, Dalian Beer Festival is hosted annually in Xinghai Square. Tickets to the festival usually run about RMB20.