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Riding Trams in Dalian (China)

Trams in Dalian have been operating continuously since 1909 making them one of the oldest tram systems still in use in Mainland China. There were once eleven routes in operation in Dalian in the Northeast China. Only three routes remain in use today (201, 202 and 203). Notably, most of the staff on Dalian's tram system are female, i.e. – driver, conductor, points man — even the depot manager. The tram system was the only rail network in the city, until Dalian Metro opened in 2003.

Trams in Dalian have a long history, stretching as far back as the late Qing Dynasty. On September 25, 1909, the South Manchuria Railway opened the first tram line for testing in Dalian. The city at that time was under Japanese occupation. This was the first example of public transportation in the city, making Dalian one of the earliest Mainland Chinese cities to have a public transport service. The original tram line ran from the Electrical Recreation Grounds (present-day Eton Place) to Tai Pier (now known as Harbour Bridge) via Taisho Road (present-day Zhongshan and Renmin Roads) spanning 2.45 kilometers. There were thirty Type-11 tram cars in service at that time. The body of the Type-11 tram car was manufactured by Preston works in the United States whereas its chassis was manufactured by Montien Gibson Manufacturing in the United Kingdom. Its electrical components were manufactured in Germany. This type of tram car was built with a wooden body and two motorman's seats. It could carry 72 passengers per car in normal use and up to 145 at maximum capacity. At that time the Type-11 tram car was commonly known as the, American large wooden cages. Later, new tram lines were added and two tram yards were built next to Minzhu Square and Jiefang Square. By 1945, a total of 11 tram routes, three premises, and two repair workshops were in operation.

In 1945, the Soviet Union Red Army defeated Japanese forces located in Manchuria and occupied Dalian near the end of World War II. On 1 April 1946, the Soviet Union Red Army requisitioned the Dalian Trams from the Dalian Urban Transport Co., Ltd., which was a subsidiary of the South Manchuria Railway, taking the responsibility of transport business in the Dalian area, and transformed the Dalian transport service into the Dalian City transportation company.

In the 1970s, due to urban development most of the tram lines were removed. At that time the No. 1 Tram line was abandoned and now the No. 15 bus line serves the route instead. At the end of the 20th century, Dalian city had only three tram routes: route No. 201, 202 and 203.

Between 15 October 1999 and 1 December 2002, route No. 202 was reformed. Some of the vehicles of type DL8000 retired and others were sold to Changchun city (now in operation as route No.54 of the Changchun Tram system). For the replacement of the DL8000 cars, the Tram Factory of Dalian Public Transport Group built type DL6WA tram cars. From 10 June 2006 to 30 December 2007, route No. 201 and 203 were reformed and merged as the new route 201. Consequently, many tram cars were replaced with type DL6WA cars. Today 27 cars of type DL3000 built by the Japanese in the 1930s still remain and serve on the merged route 201 after retrofitting.

There are two tram routes operating as of 2018. Tram routes of Dalian are prefixed by 20. The tram network serves the down-town and south-western areas in the city. There used to exist a Line 203 which ran the eastern half of what is today Line 201 from Dalian Rail Station. Lines 201 and 203 was merged to create a larger Line 201, and now the modern 201 trams stop service at Huale Square (marked as 区间, which means services on only part of the route) and a free shuttle tram service will be running the rest part.

The Route 201 is divided into two zones delineated by the Dalian Railway Station: the western section is between Haizhiyun Park and Dalian Railway Station, and the eastern section is from Dalian Railway Station to Xinggong Street. The fare is 1 RMB if only one section (including riding on/off at Dalian Railway Station) is used. When riding both sections consecutively, the passenger needs to pay 1 RMB into the fare box in the car when embarking and a crew member collects another 1 RMB when at the Dalian Railway Station stop. If you use Dalian's contactless transit smart card, Mingzhu IC card, the fare is discounted to 0.9 RMB for one section and 1.7 RMB for riding both.

Route 202, after the initial full-line transformation of that route was complete in 2002, a single flat fare was applied for the whole line. The fare was 2 RMB, however the system had been changed and now the fare is 1 RMB. There are no ticket sales within the tram cars. It is necessary to pay the fare in cash or with a Mingzhu IC card when boarding.

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Shan Ying is a young woman that lives in the Sanmenxia Welfare Centre in Sanmenxia, Henan province. From a young age, she had a dream of going to school with other children, but her disability made this almost impossible. But then she was able to go to school and she excelled. She also began to study music and is now an accomplished pianist and flautist.

Shan Ying also passed a test to become a qualified child care worker in the Sanmenxia Welfare Centre where she now has a paying job. Between her studies, she provides care for many of the infants that come into the centre.


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We are back in Beijing and today, we are going to Xidan and Silk Market.


Xidan ( 西单 )
located in the center of Xicheng District in Beijing


How to go to Xidan ?

1.Bus 
-Take bus 1, 52, 70, 83, 17 Express or Night Bus 1 to Xidan Lukou Dong.
-Take bus 15, 22, 88, 102, 105, 109, 332, Te 13, Night Bus 4 or 10 to Xidan Lukou Nan.
-Take bus 46 to Xidan Shangchang.

2.Subway
Take subway line 1 or line 4 and get off at Xidan Station. One should get out from the exits F1 or F2.



What are in Xidan ?

1. Xidan Joy City ( 大悦城 )
the largest modern mega-mall in Xidan.
Featuring Paul Frank, Northface, UnderArmour, ZARA, Boy London and more.
Opening Hours: 10:00 - 22:00

2. Xidan Culture Plaza ( 西单文化广场 )
The culture plaza is the largest comprehensive entertainment place in downtown Beijing.
Opening Hours: 10:00 - 20:30
 
3. Xidan Shopping Center( 西单商场 )
It has cosmetics, digital products and clothes for young girls, kids and middle-aged people, while northern building mostly has sportswear, sports goods, daily necessities, health care products, famous tobacco, wine and tea.
Opening Hours: 09:30 - 21:00

4. Grand Pacific Mall( 君太百货 )
Introduction: Grand Pacific Mall is eight-storied. Floor 1- 7 are mainly shopping sites, and B1 is a dinning zone providing delicious food. On the floor 1 and 2 mainly sell world famous branded cosmetics, gold jewelry and watches. Clothes, handbags, shoes and ornaments for girls can be purchased on the floor 3, 4 and 5. Floor 6 mainly serves men’s suits, ties, shoes, belts and watches; office supplies also can be found here. If visitors want to buy sports products, they should go to Floor 7, where various branded clothes and shoes are sold.
Opening Hours:
Sunday – Thursday: 10:00 – 22:00
Friday & Saturday: 10:00 - 22:30


5. Xidan Mingzhu Market or Xidan Pearl Market ( 西单明珠市场 )
the first floor is mobile phones, then multiple floors of fashion and cosmetics with a food hall on the top floor.
Opening Hours: 09:00 - 20:30

6. Beijing Book Building ( 西单图书大厦 )
A massive bookstore, you can find english book here.
Opening Hours: 09:00 - 21:00

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Silk Market Beijing or Silk Street
located at No. 8 East Xiushui Street, Chaoyang District


How to go to Silk Street ?

1.Bus
Take Bus 28, 43, 120, 126, 403, 639, 673, or Night Bus 24 to Yong'anli Lukou Bei and walk south for 3 minutes to the market; or take Bus 1, 9, 619, 668, 668 Express, or Night Bus 1 to Yong'anli Lukou Xi and walk east for 5 minutes to get there.

2.Subway
Take Subway Line 1 and get off at Yonganli.

Opening Hours : 9:30 ~ 21:00




What are inside ?

6F
Office Area, Tongrentang Pharmacy,  Food Area (Patio Pizza, Zheng Yi Yuan Restaurant...)

5F
International Jewelry Exchange Centre, Boutiques, Huaxia Bank, Supermarket, Teahouse

4F
Jewelries, Jade Articles, Antiques, Calligraphy and Paintings, Tea, Porcelain, Folk Handicrafts, Rugs, Cosmetics, Watches, Glasses, Stationery, Outdoor Supplies, Electrical Appliances, Digital Products, CDs/DVDs,  Nail Salon, Foot Massage

3F
Tailor’s Shop, Scarves, Ties, Chinese Clothing, Pajamas, Silk Bedding, Children's Wear, Toys, Silk Carpets,  Nail Salon, Foot Massage, ATM

2F
Clothes, Boutique Corridor, Bedding,  Nail Salon, Foot Massage, Money Exchange, ATM

1F
Clothes, Cafes, Information Desk, ATM

B1
Suitcases & Bags, Shoes,  Hats, Leatherwear, CDs/DVDs, Electronics Maintainence, Gift Packing, KFC, Money Exchange

B2
Office Area, Post Office, Food Area

B3
Parking Lot


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