Dalian People’s Square (in simplified Chinese 大连市人民广场) was built in 1914 after the liberation of the Soviet Red Army to commemorate the liberation of Dalian. At that time, the Square was named as the “Stalin Square” and there were the Soviet Red Army Monument for the martyrs there were also some bronze relieves.

In 1993, “Stalin Square” changed its name to “People’s Square”, and in early 1999 a comprehensive transformation was conducted. The Soviet Red Army Monument to the Martyrs was moved to the Soviet Red Army martyrs tomb in Lushun. Then, the former place for the monument was used to build a large musical fountain, occupying the square with total area of 125,000 square meters.

Dalian People’s Square indeed could be called as the administrative and judicial center of Dalian. The surrounding buildings were built during the Russo-Japanese Period, and now they are the offices for Dalian Municipal People’s Government and Dalian Municipal Court, Public Security Bureau and so on. As the People’s Square is located in the city center, the traffic to this Square is very convenient. You could take a bus to reach the Square, or you could also take the train. Of course, if you have some money, you are welcomed to take a taxi there.

In fact, Dalian People’s Square is a very remarkable place in Dalian. As mentioned above, it was once a very important place to commemorate those who strived to liberate Dalian. Although there are no special shopping malls, no special scenery, Dalian People’s Square is still very famous and worth visit in Dalian. If you would like to experience the busy life of Dalian people, you should try to visit this Square. It is because, as mentioned above, it is located at the centre of Dalian. Everyday, there would be people passing by the Square, and there would be some officers visiting the Square because there are some of the offices of the government. Therefore, it would be the greatest place to see the life of Dalian people.