How to "visit Europe" without a Schengen visa? Easy: Venice in Dalian 🇨🇳➡️🇮🇹

#chinatravel

This "Venetian Quarter" sits right by Dalian’s prime promenade — gondolas included (sort of).

🔖 Free entry!
🚇 Metro Line 2 (blue) to Donggang Station → 5-min walk.

⚠️ Heads up: The place is prepping for tourists, so some shops/cafes are closed 🚧.
Silver lining? No crowds! Perfect for pretending you’re actually in Venice… alone.

"Gondola" rides:
⚡ Electric boats (because rowing is so 1420) → ~60 yuan/person.
Pro tip: Bring Aperol Spritz in a thermos for full immersion 🍹.

⏰ Timing is key:
Come at 4 PM to:
☀️ Stroll by daylight
🌇 Catch golden hour pics (📸 chef’s kiss)
💡 See the quarter light up like a disco gondola

Bonus perks:
• Fancy waterfront nearby 🌊
• Dumplings that’ll make you question Italian cuisine 🥟 ("Pelmeni with a view!")

📍 Oriental Venice Water City
Tell taxi driver: 東方威尼斯水城 or say: "Take me to China’s Italy!" 🇨🇳🤌

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#dalian #china

Post by Stran_nasty | Jul 20, 2025