Journey 45 km to Lushun — the legendary Port Arthur — where Russian and Japanese imperial ambitions collided. Walk fortress ruins, war cemeteries, and the dramatic hilltop battle sites that shaped Northeast Asia's modern history.
What to expect
Your private guide meets you dockside and whisks you south along the coast to Lushun. You'll stand on 203 Metre Hill — where General Nogi's forces finally breached the Russian defences — surveying the harbour below exactly as the generals did in 1904. The Lushun Museum holds extraordinary artefacts from both occupations, while the Russian and Japanese cemeteries are hauntingly poignant. The return drive traces the scenic Bohai coastline.
Good to know
Allow 7–8 hours; Lushun is a restricted military zone requiring advance permit — your operator handles all paperwork. Confirm all-aboard time and depart by 08:00 to be safe. Pre-book at least 72 hours ahead.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Dalian — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.