Tours and Events
City Tour offered to Congress Delegates by the Dalian Municipality
Friday 19 September 2008
Congress Delegates’ Partners have to register officially.
(A two-hours tour, departing from Shangri-La at 11.00 hrs)
Dalian has abundant tourism resources, consisting of natural landscape of hill, ocean and city as well as the landscape of urban culture and modern history. Participants will visit the following sites: Binhai Road, the historical streets and areas in Dalian (Zhong Shan Square, Nan Shan, North of Shengli Qiao), Square Culture (Xinghai Square, Renmin Square, Gangwan Suqre, etc.).
Mayors’ Summit and Policy Makers’ Forum
Sunday 21 September 2008, morning
Included in the congress Programme
“Preserve the vigour of the city- Promote the sustainable development of the city” Dalian expects to strengthen its relations with other cities through the Mayors’ Summit and to discuss the urban management experience by means of exhibition and seminars. Famous city planners will be invited to discuss urban sprawl issues and to propose effective methods for controlling the urban sprawl of cities in different types and at developing levels.
Dalian Urban Planning
Monday 22 September 2008, afternoon
Included in the congress Programme
The Dalian urban planning department has determined the city as the important central city and port, a tourism city and also the international famous city with a harmonious development between culture, sports and modern industries.
Welcome Reception (banquet)
Friday 19 September 2008, evening
Offered to Congress Delegates* by the Dalian Municipality
(subscription needed)
Farewell Dinner + Cultural Event
Tuesday 23 September 2008, evening
Offered to Congress Delegates* by the Dalian Municipality
(subscription needed)
Other Tours included:
Congress Delegates’ Day Excursion
Post Congress Tours