Dalian Collection

Festival Stilt Dance and Dancers - Dalian, Manchukuo, China
Manchukuo - a puppet state of the Empire of Japan in Northeast China and Inner Mongolia from 1932 until 1945. It was founded as a republic, but in 1934 it became a constitutional monarchy

Lushunkou - Port Arthur
Railway Station at Lushunkou (a district in the municipality of Dalian, Liaoning province, also called Lushun City or Lushun Port, formerly known as both Port Arthur and Ryojun...!). Date: circa 1910s

Siege of Port Arthur - 203 Hill - Japanese Memorial
Japanese memorial on the summit of 203 Hill, high ground located in Lushunkou District, Dalian City, Liaoning Province, China - scene of bloody fighting between Japanese

DALIAN - GENERAL ROCKS-1473
Raimondo Restelli

Russian soldiers after the Battle of 203 Metre Hill, Port Arthur, 1905 (sepia photo)
5944850 Russian soldiers after the Battle of 203 Metre Hill, Port Arthur, 1905 (sepia photo) by Underwood & Underwood (c.1881-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Castleween
Yuan Cui

Remains of Russian Cannon on 203 Hill
The remains of Russian Cannon on 203 Hill - high ground located in Lushunkou District, Dalian City, Liaoning Province, China

Tower - Baiyu Hill (Baiyushan), Dalian
The War Monument (Baiyu Mountain Tower), at the summit of Baiyu Hill (Baiyushan) (Mt. Hakugyoku), Dalian, Liaoning province (also called Lushun City or Lushun Port)

Curtis British Entomology Plate 226
Strepsiptera: Stylops dalii (Dalian Stylopid) Date: 1824-39

Bioluminescent Bay
Hua Zhu

The Yellow Sea. the Bohai Sea. Dalian. Liaoning. China

Treaty - Battle of Lushun - Anatoly Stessel, Nogi Maresuke
The Shuishiying in Lushunkou District, Dalian, Liaoning Province, China, where the cease fire treaty of the Battle of Lushun was signed between Anatoly Stessel (1848-1915)

Port Arthur - Lushunkou - China
A panoramic view of Lushunkou (a district in the municipality of Dalian, Liaoning province, also called Lushun City or Lushun Port, formerly known as both Port Arthur and Ryojun)

Patriotic Shrine - Paiyushan - Port Arthur
Patriotic Shrine - Paiyushan - Lushunkou (a district in the municipality of Dalian, Liaoning province, also called Lushun City or Lushun Port, formerly known as both Port Arthur and Ryojun)

Monument to the Blockade Expedition - Lushunkou, China
Monument to the Blockade Expedition built by the Japanese at Ryojun (present-day Lushunkou, Peoples Republic of China formerly Port Arthur)

Ancient Battlefield Memorial at Lushunkou, China (Ryojun)
Ancient Battlefield Memorial at Ryojun (present-day Lushunkou, Peoples Republic of China formerly Port Arthur) - the major navy base for the Imperial Japanese Navy in the Kwantung Leased Territory

Matsu Park - Dalian, China - a major city and seaport in the south of Liaoning Province, Peoples Republic of China. It is the southernmost city of Northeast China

Martyrs Monument, Hakugyokuzan Ryojun, Port Arthur, Memorial. ort Arthur is now under Chinese control and is known as Lushunkou (a district in the municipality of Dalian, Liaoning province)

Port Arthur, Weihai, China. At various times also known as Ryojun, Lushunkou, Lushun City and Lushun Port. Date: circa 1890

RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR, 1905. The Russian army awaiting transport to Dalian and Japan after the great siege of Port Arthur, China. Stereograph, 1905

Port Arthur After A Japanese Attack
View of damaged Russian warships, following a Japanese attack in Part Arthur, China, early February, 1904. The Japanese attack, on February 9, was the opening battle of the Russo-Japanese War

Russo-Japanese War - The Capture of Port Arthur - Jan 1905
Russo-Japanese War - The Japanese Capture of Port Arthur - January 1905. Date: 1905

Chinese Boatmen at Port Arthur
Chinese boatmen in the Port at Lushunkou, a district in the municipality of Dalian, Liaoning province, also called Lushun City or Lushun Port, formerly known as both Port Arthur and Ryojun

China - Dalian City
Dalian, China. The settlement was occupied by the British in 1858, returned to the Chinese in the 1880s, and then occupied by Japan in 1895 during the first Sino-Japanese War

Lushunkou / Port Arthur - The Harbour
Lushunkou (a district in the municipality of Dalian, Liaoning province, also called Lushun City or Lushun Port, formerly known as both Port Arthur and Ryojun...!) - The Harbour. Date: circa 1905

Lushunkou / Port Arthur - General Panoramic View
Lushunkou (a district in the municipality of Dalian, Liaoning province, also called Lushun City or Lushun Port, formerly known as both Port Arthur and Ryojun - General Panoramic View. Date: circa 1905

Port Arthur (Dalian) - Japanese bombardment
Port Arthur (Dalian) - a Russian administrative building damaged during the Japanese bombardment in February 1904. Dalian, Liaoning province

Panorama of the Main Square - Dalian (Dairen) in the Liaoning Province, China - 40km from Port Arthur (modern Lushunkou). In 1898

Russian troops at Port Arthur
Port Arthur - held by Russia prior to defeat in the Russo-Japanese war. In this photograph, the 1st Company of the 10th Regiment pose for an official photograph

Dalian, China - The Harbour and Railway Depot, during Japanese occupation. The settlement was occupied by the British in 1858, returned to the Chinese in the 1880s

Port Arthur - Red Cross Tent
Red Cross tent at Port Arthur, near to the foundation stone for a new Red Cross Hospital to be built on the site. Port Arthur (modern Lushunkou) is a district in the municipality of Dalian

Port Arthur - The Pushkin School during the period of Russian occupation of the city. Port Arthur is now under Chinese control and is known as Lushunkou (a district in the municipality of Dalian)

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Dalian, a city rich in history and culture, offers a captivating blend of traditions and natural wonders. From the vibrant Festival Stilt Dance to the graceful movements of Dalian's talented dancers, this Chinese gem never fails to mesmerize. One cannot miss exploring Lushunkou, also known as Port Arthur, which holds tales of ancient battles and conquests. The remnants - GENERAL ROCKS-1473 stand tall as silent witnesses to its storied past. As you wander through the area, imagine the Siege of Port Arthur on 203 Hill and pay homage at the Japanese Memorial that stands there today. Delve into history with sepia photographs capturing Russian soldiers after their triumphant Battle of 203 Metre Hill in Port Arthur back in 1905. These images transport you back in time and evoke emotions long forgotten. For those seeking adventure mixed with mystery, Castleween is an absolute must-visit. Explore its enchanting halls and discover secrets hidden within its walls. Nature enthusiasts will be captivated by the beauty found atop Baiyu Hill (Baiyushan), where a majestic tower awaits your arrival. Take in breathtaking views while immersing yourself in tranquility amidst nature's embrace. Marvel at Curtis British Entomology Plate 226 for a glimpse into Dalian's diverse wildlife. Discover exotic creatures that call this region home and appreciate their intricate beauty. As night falls, witness Bioluminescent Bay come alive with ethereal glows illuminating the water's surface like stars dancing beneath your feet. This magical phenomenon is sure to leave you spellbound. Pay your respects at Patriotic Shrine located on Paiyushan - Port Arthur; it serves as a reminder of sacrifices made during historic battles fought here. Reflect upon Anatoly Stessel and Nogi Maresuke who played pivotal roles during the Treaty - Battle of Lushun – forever etched into Dalian's history.