Zhongshan Square

Introducing Zhongshan Square
Built up in 1899 by Russians, Zhongshan Square is the oldest square in Dalian. Its name evolved from the "Nicholas Square" under Tsarist Russian concession, to "Big Plaza" within the Japanese colonization, and then "Zhongshan" (the formal name of Dr. Sun Yat-sen) after the Liberation (1945).

Zhongshan Square Fast Facts
• Chinese Name: Zhongshan Guangchang 中山广场
• Best Time to Visit: All year around
• Recommended Visiting Hours: About 1 to 2 hours
• Things to Do: Photography, Architecture, Leisure
• Opening Hours: All day
• Entrance Fee: Free
• Address: Zhongshan District, Dalian, Liaoning Province

What to expect at Zhongshan Square

Zhongshan Square lies in the eastern part of the city. The diameter of this round-shaped square reaches 200 meters, 36 series of acoustics stand around the square of 22, 000 square meters.

The Zhongshan Square is also the first musical square in China. In 1995, 36 sets of audio systems were equipped around it. At every dawn and dusk, people crowd here to play Chinese chess, kick shuttlecocks, dance, do Taijiquan (Shadow Boxing) or see an outdoor movie, watch an entertainment show or enjoy concerts companied by the flowing music in the air. An open dance stage is located in the center of the square.

Around the Zhongshan Square, there are ten different European style architectures that compose of the financial center of Dalian. Many of these buildings were built by the Russians before the end of the Russo-Japanese war. The skyline behind the old buildings is dominated by modern skyscrapers, a symbol of the future of this vibrant city. Owing to the well remedy and maintenance by the government, they still keep their beauty under the years' baptism. They also augment bright to this city today.

How to get to Zhongshan Square

By Metro
• Take Metro Line 2 and get off at Zhongshang Guangchang Station.

By Bus
• Take bus No. 515 or 517 and get off at Baiyujie Station.
• Take bus No.7, 15, 16, 19, 23, 30, 40, 403, 405, 506, 515, 517, 532, 533, 534, 701, 703, 708, 710, 712 or 901 and get off at Zhongshan Guangchang Station.

Additional travel advice on Zhongshan Square
• Please take care of your belongings as there are always many people at square.