Central Business District of Dalian
Xinghai Bay
The Central Business District of Xinghai Bay, facing
the 21 century, is an international business center which combines convention, exhibition,
trade, tourism and recreation. It is situated in the center of Dalian, nestled in the
mountains and facing the Sea.From the district, it is only 4 km to the city hall, 10 km to
Dalian International Airport, 5 km to Dalian Railway Sataion, 8 km to Dalian Harbor and 12
km to the entrance to the Dalian-Shenyang Expressway.
The planned land area for district is 1.76 sq. km.
Taking the convention & exhibition and tourism industry as the hub, the district is
divided into different sections for convention and exhibition and their annexes, business
facilities, theme park, and residence area for foreigners. At present, the roads are well
paved, ground leveled, such fundamental network supplies as water, gas, electricity
communication, bathing beach and a harbor have been provided. All the infrastructure works
are well placed to meet requirements.
Planned Projects:
1. Theme Park
Located in the Southwest of the district, the projected theme park
occupies a land area of 450,000 sq.m.. Landmark Entertainment Group, who is the designer
of Disney land, will give it an overalll plan and design. The theme park is divided into
six distinctly different themed regions, Victorian Square, Atlantis, Jurassic Outpost,
etc.. Coasters, water adventures, spinning rides, exciting dining, entertainment and
shopping popular attractions that have thrilled amusement park visitors the world over for
years-have been given a new spin with the addition of elaborate facades and sets,
fantastic architecture, and inspirational settings. Parts of the theme park will be open
at June of 2001 and the annual attendance is projected to be 10 million.
2. The Second Phase International Convention & Exhibition Center
With a land area of 84,000 sq.m. and a floor area of 440,000 sq.m., the
second phase international convention & exhibition center is adjacent to the existing
one in the east. The exhibition hall will exceed 80,000 sq.m. with 6,000 standard booths
which is able to undertake exhibitions of all types. The multifunctional meeting room will
hold 3,000 people from foreign countries. Hotel will provide 3,500 beds. Office room,
shopping -mall and all the necessary facilities are going to be built in it.
3. The Second Phase Sun-Aaia Ocean World
With a land area of 10,000 sq.m., the second phase Sun-Asia ocean world
is adjacent to the existing one the the east. The aquarium will include such program as
polar adventure exhibition, deep sea advanture exhibition, sail theater, animal shows. The
project is planned to be finished in the summer of 2001.
4. The Castle Park
The appearance of the park is an archaistic castle with a European
style. It is located on the mountainside with a land area 25,000 sq.m.. Inside the castle
there are projected to be museums, model exhibitions, wax image exhibitions and some
archaistic program shows. The project is now looking for foreign investment.
5. High-class Residential Quarters
On the foot of the mountain and edge of the river and sea, the
residential quarters are planned to occupy a land area of 150,000 sq.m.. The villas here
are specially designed with western style and for the foreigners in the city. The project
is now looking for foreign investment.
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