Cities Near Dalian
Cities near Dalian, China: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Pulandian, Dengzhou, Zhuanghe. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Dalian, China is Pulandian, about 39 mi (62 km) away — roughly 1 hr 9 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulandian | 39 mi / 62 km | 1 hr 9 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Dengzhou | 89 mi / 143 km | 2 hr 4 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Zhuanghe | 92 mi / 148 km | 2 hr 8 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Yantai | 100 mi / 160 km | 2 hr 19 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Weihai | 101 mi / 162 km | 2 hr 21 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Longgang | 111 mi / 179 km | 2 hr 35 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Zhuangyuan | 119 mi / 191 km | 2 hr 46 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Shanhaiguan | 124 mi / 200 km | 2 hr 53 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Zhaoyuan | 125 mi / 201 km | 2 hr 54 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Yingkou | 126 mi / 202 km | 2 hr 55 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Dalian
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Pulandian, Dengzhou, Zhuanghe, Yantai. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Dalian
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Weihai, Longgang, Zhuangyuan, Shanhaiguan, Zhaoyuan. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Dalian include Pulandian, Dengzhou, Zhuanghe, Yantai, Weihai. The closest is Pulandian, about 39 miles (62 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.