Lüshunkou (Port Arthur)
The southernmost tip of the Liaodong Peninsula and China's gateway to the sea. The climate here is pleasant: in spring you can enjoy flowers, and in summer you can eat fresh fruit and live seafood.…
Lüshunkou (Port Arthur), Dalian
Key facts
- Time needed
- 4–8 hours
- Address
- Lushunkou District, Dalian
- Getting there
- Dalian Railway Station runs a “Lushun Day Tour” tour bus every 20 minutes, and you can choose to ride along and sightsee on the bus
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 2295. Open in Google Maps
About Lüshunkou (Port Arthur)
The southernmost tip of the Liaodong Peninsula and China's gateway to the sea. The climate here is pleasant: in spring you can enjoy flowers, and in summer you can eat fresh fruit and live seafood. Laotieshan lies directly on the dividing line between the Yellow Sea and the Bohai Sea, making it Liaoning's “ends of the earth.” At the western tip of Laotieshan stands a century-old lighthouse, one of the world's famous lighthouses and the most impressive sight here. Other attractions, such as Snake Island, Bird Island and Baiyu Mountain, are also well worth seeing.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Lüshunkou (Port Arthur)?
Dalian Railway Station runs a “Lushun Day Tour” tour bus every 20 minutes, and you can choose to ride along and sightsee on the bus
How long should I spend at Lüshunkou (Port Arthur)?
Plan on 4–8 hours for Lüshunkou (Port Arthur).
Where is Lüshunkou (Port Arthur)?
Lüshunkou (Port Arthur) is in Dalian, Liaoning Province, in the Northeast of China. Lushunkou District, Dalian
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