Oct 28 – Oct 30, 2026
Shiptec China 2026
Dalian World Expo Plaza
A maritime industry exhibition for shipbuilding, marine equipment, offshore engineering, propulsion, navigation and vessel-support services.
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Visit China · City Guide
Dalian Business City Guide
Connect Dalian's trade shows with focused supplier meetings, practical city planning and a little time beyond the exhibition schedule.
Verified event directory
Upcoming Trade Shows in Dalian
Browse upcoming verified events in Dalian and open the detail page before deciding what belongs in your itinerary.
Exhibition infrastructure
Major Exhibition Venues in Dalian
The venue often determines the most practical transport, meeting and on-site planning sequence.
Sourcing context
Sourcing & Industry Connections
These sectors are represented in the city's current verified exhibition calendar.
City Introduction
Dalian: a northern port city built around the sea
Dalian's broad squares, coastal roads and open bay views give it a character unlike most large cities in northern China. Xinghai Square, Binhai Road and the city's modern urban history make the waterfront the natural focus; port trade, maritime industries and Northeast manufacturing links remain equally important to its present identity.
Coastal city
Xinghai Square and Binhai Road open the city toward the bay and surrounding hills.
Modern port history
Museums, public squares and varied architecture record Dalian's modern urban development.
Maritime economy
Port logistics and maritime industries connect Dalian with Northeast manufacturing.
When the schedule allows
A Little More of Dalian, When Time Allows
These are city-specific recommendations for international visitors: major landmarks, credible cultural stops and practical shopping or dining districts.
Coastal city landmark
Xinghai Square
A broad waterfront landmark beside Dalian's main exhibition district, useful for understanding the city's coastal scale without adding a long transfer to a business itinerary.
Scenic coastal route
Binhai Road
A flexible coastal route linking viewpoints, forested slopes and shoreline scenery. Choose one short section rather than treating the full road as a fixed excursion.
Port-city history
Dalian Modern Museum
Located near Xinghai Square, the museum gives useful context on Dalian's modern urban and maritime development and is easy to combine with the exhibition district.
Xentra Global
Connect Your Visit to Real Sourcing Work
We can help connect trade shows with supplier meetings, interpretation, factory visits and post-visit procurement follow-up.
