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Dalian
wins many laudatory titles, such as "Global Livable City",
"Culture City of East Asia", "Best Tourist City in China"
and "Top Ten Most Livable Cities in China". Because of
this, the Dalian Marathon, or "Da Ma", has attracted many marathon
enthusiasts at home and abroad to enter the race. This event, which started in
1987, is the earliest marathon in China to reach a scale of ten
thousand participants, and it enjoys a high reputation and influence at home
and abroad.
As
an A1 marathon certified by the China Athletics Association, this year's Dalian
Marathon has embraced smart event organization by introducing face recognition
and intelligent material collection systems to provide runners with an
efficient and convenient race experience. While BeiDou satellite technology
offers precise technical support for the safe conduct of the event, enabling
accurate monitoring and management. Along both sides of the course, there are
also distinctive cultural cheering stations featuring war drums for cheering,
photo check-in-spots, cheerleading performances, folk music bands, square
dancing, etc., as well as Dalian intangible cultural performances such as
Danxian Paiqu (single-stringed plucked ballad), Taiping Drum Dance, Changsuihua
Drum Dance (long tassel flower drum dance), and Dalian Puppet Shows.
This
year's event features three categories: full maranthon, half marathon, and fun
run. The 42.195 km full marathon route starts from the fashionable and modern
Donggang Business District, passes through centuries-old Zhongshan Square,
crosses Zhongshan Road, the main road of the city. It then takes a turn at the
vast Xinghai Bay, followed by a sea-crossing bridge, and returns via the
tree-lined Huihua Avenue and the "century-traversing" tram. There is
absolutely wonderful view where you look that you can appreciate the sunrise
emerging from the ocean, the seafood feast with a romantic date, lighthouses
connecting with windmills, and the fusion of classical and modern elements, all
which will provide you an unforgettable running experience in Dalian.
In
order to enhance the city experience for them, Dalian has also introduced a
range of preferential cultural and tourism policies, which will last until the
end of October. This year, there are a number of newly "updated"
urban experience projects in Dalian-Dongguan Street, which bears witness to the
city's development and transformation. Strolling through it, it seems to
experience the century-old history of old Dalian. The nationally popular
"Gangdong Fifth Street", known for its beautiful images of "large
ships and skyscrapers in the same frame", is hailed as the most beautiful
road in Dalian. Visitors can take a walk by the seaside at Suoyu Bay and
listen to the passionate cheers from the China League One stadium.
Additionally, one can board the luxurious yacht "Laohutan" departing
from the old Dalian Port pier, enjoying the scenic views and
delicious food from the deck.
Experienced
runner Kanji ITO, who came specially from Japan to participate in the
Dalian Marathon, told reporters that this is already his second time taking
part in the event. "Every section of the course is particularly
beautiful; it feels as if we are running through a painting! Dalian's citizens
are especially enthusiastic, cheering us on throughout the entire race. At the
start, I also saw many well-known runners from abroad, which is a testament to
the strong appeal of the Dalian Marathon."
Image Credit: © Information Office of Dalian
Municipal Government
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