How to "visit Europe" without a Schengen visa? Easy: Venice in Dalian 🇨🇳➡️🇮🇹

#chinatravel This "Venetian Quarter" sits right by Dalian’s prime promenade — gondolas included (sort of). 🔖 Free entry! 🚇 Metro Line 2 (blue) to Donggang Station → 5-min walk. ⚠️ Heads up: The place is prepping for tourists, so some shops/cafes are closed 🚧. Silver lining? No crowds! Perfect for pretending you’re actually in Venice… alone. "Gondola" rides: ⚡ Electric boats (because rowing is so 1420) → ~60 yuan/person. Pro tip: Bring Aperol Spritz in a thermos for full immersion 🍹. ⏰ Timing is key: Come at 4 PM to: ☀️ Stroll by daylight 🌇 Catch golden hour pics (📸 chef’s kiss) 💡 See the quarter light up like a disco gondola Bonus perks: • Fancy waterfront nearby 🌊 • Dumplings that’ll make you question Italian cuisine 🥟 ("Pelmeni with a view!") 📍 Oriental Venice Water City Tell taxi driver: 東方威尼斯水城 or say: "Take me to China’s Italy!" 🇨🇳🤌 Follow me for more in Trip/Telegram @stran_nasti #dalian #china