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We had lunch today with Giorgos and Athina and their family, friends and customers who holiday in Zakynthos every year, and are very kind to us in Athens, calling around frequently with gifts of fresh fish and wine.
Here was the lunch, grilling on the balcony - a large, fresh Synagrida (Sea Bass).
Windows in the Ballard Locks fish ladder allow viewing of the fish as they travel through. I found it difficult to get a decent shot of the fish. The lighting was terrible and the area was extremely crowded with people jostling to get a view. Plus the surface of the glass was pitted and scratched. And on top of all those challenges the fish did not want to pose!
19860526 S 907 K 58 Kina_43 Dalian 11972 PhotosCNDalian China Dalian Fish market year 1986.
🇬🇧 English — What makes Dalian special in China
Dalian is one of China’s most distinctive coastal cities, combining geography, history, climate, and urban culture in a way rarely found elsewhere in the country. Located at the southern tip of the Liaodong Peninsula, Dalian faces both the Yellow Sea and the Bohai Sea, giving it a strategic maritime position and a strong seafaring identity.
One of Dalian’s greatest advantages is its mild and pleasant climate. Compared to many northern Chinese cities, Dalian has cooler summers, relatively mild winters, and clean sea air. This has earned it the reputation of being one of China’s most livable cities.
Historically, Dalian is unique because it was shaped by multiple foreign influences, especially Russian and Japanese rule in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. As a result, the city features European-style architecture, wide boulevards, large public squares, and a city layout that differs noticeably from traditional Chinese cities.
Dalian is also famous for its urban planning and cleanliness. Green spaces, coastal promenades, and parks are integrated into the city, with Xinghai Square being one of the largest city squares in the world. The city is often cited as a model for sustainable urban development in China.
Economically, Dalian is a major port and industrial hub, playing a key role in shipping, shipbuilding, petrochemicals, IT outsourcing, and high-tech industries. It was one of China’s earliest Special Economic Zones, which accelerated its modernization and global connections.
Culturally, Dalian stands out for its international atmosphere. It hosts fashion festivals, beer festivals, and international trade fairs, and its seafood cuisine is considered among the best in northern China. The city feels open, cosmopolitan, and closely connected to the sea.
🇨🇳 中文 — 大连在中国的独特之处
大连是中国最具特色的沿海城市之一，在地理位置、历史背景、气候条件和城市文化方面都具有独特优势。大连位于辽东半岛南端，濒临黄海和渤海，是中国北方重要的海洋门户城市。
大连最突出的特点之一是 宜人的气候。与中国北方许多城市相比，大连夏季凉爽、冬季相对温和，空气清新，因此常被认为是中国最宜居的城市之一。
在历史上，大连曾受到 俄罗斯和日本的深刻影响。这些历史因素在城市中留下了明显痕迹，如欧式建筑、宽阔的街道、广场式城市布局，使大连在中国城市中显得格外不同。
大连还以 良好的城市规划和整洁的环境 著称。城市中绿地众多，海滨步道和公园与城市生活紧密结合，星海广场是世界上最大的城市广场之一。大连常被视为中国城市可持续发展的典范。
在经济方面，大连是 重要的港口和工业中心，在航运、造船、石化、信息技术外包和高新技术产业中占据重要地位。作为中国最早设立的经济技术开发区之一，大连很早就融入了全球经济体系。
在文化上，大连具有 浓厚的国际化氛围。这里定期举办服装节、啤酒节和国际展会，海鲜饮食在中国北方尤为有名。整体而言，大连是一座开放、现代、与海洋紧密相连的城市。
🇭🇷 Hrvatski — Posebnosti Daliana u Kini
Dalian je jedan od najspecifičnijih gradova u Kini jer na jedinstven način spaja geografiju, povijest, klimu i urbanu kulturu. Smješten je na južnom vrhu poluotoka Liaodong, između Žutog mora i Bohajskog mora, što mu daje iznimno važan pomorski i strateški položaj.
Jedna od najvećih prednosti Daliana je ugodna klima. Za razliku od većine sjevernokineskih gradova, ljeta su umjerenija, zime blaže, a zrak čišći zahvaljujući moru. Zbog toga se Dalian često smatra jednim od najugodnijih gradova za život u Kini.
Povijesno gledano, Dalian je poseban jer je bio pod snažnim ruskim i japanskim utjecajem. To se i danas vidi u europskoj arhitekturi, širokim avenijama, velikim trgovima i planski uređenom urbanom prostoru, što ga izdvaja od tradicionalnih kineskih gradova.
Grad je poznat i po visokoj razini urbanog planiranja i čistoće. Brojni parkovi, zelene površine i uređene obalne šetnice čine Dalian vrlo ugodnim za svakodnevni život. Trg Xinghai jedan je od najvećih gradskih trgova na svijetu i simbol je modernog Daliana.
Gospodarski, Dalian je ključna luka i industrijsko središte, s jakim sektorima brodogradnje, logistike, petrokemije, IT industrije i visokih tehnologija. Kao jedna od prvih kineskih posebnih ekonomskih zona, rano se otvorio međunarodnoj trgovini i investicijama.
Kulturno gledano, Dalian ima izražen međunarodni karakter. Grad je domaćin brojnih festivala, sajmova i kulturnih događanja, a posebno je poznat po vrhunskoj morskoj kuhinji. Sve to čini Dalian modernim, otvorenim i izrazito pomorskim gradom unutar Kine.