Dalian International Beer Festival

For 12 days every July into August, Dàlián stages its International Beer Festival, resembling Munich’s Oktoberfest.

Beer companies from across China and around the world set up tents at the vast Xingha Sq, near the coast, and locals and visitors usually about 300,000 flock to sample the brews, gorge on snacks from around China, listen to live music and generally make whoopee.

Entrance tickets are a low ¥20 and there are typically 30 beer vendors offering over 400 brands for sampling. This festival is the best place to have Beer in Dàlián with too much fun and enjoy of beer.