With an area of 46600 square meters, the site modeled after Venice, is today one of the main tourist attractions in Dalian, a city in northern China. Our correspondent Evelyn Leyva with more information. teleSUR
00:00In China, the Oriental Water City is one of the main tourist destinations of Dalian.
00:05The site allows the confidence of European architectural borrowings to recreate the style of the old continent and its strong culture in a Chinese space.
00:13From Dalian, our correspondent Evelyn Leyva with the details.
00:16The Oriental Water City, with an area of 46,600 square meters, is today one of the main tourist attractions in Dalian, a city in northern China.
00:31Designed by French architects, it fuses European style with local elements.
00:36References to French architecture, nods to the Belgian city of Bruges, Russian Gothic structures, Roman-style buildings and English cottages converge from the outset.
00:44The project includes a marine Venice, inaugurated in 2015, where 41 castles operate as restaurants, educational institutions and photo agencies.
00:55The rivers that run through this aquatic city were built with seawater, have a depth of 1.2 meters, and vary in width and direction, which breaks with the monotony of the artificial canals.
01:07They are the soul of the place.
01:09Son el alma del lugar.
01:10The Plaza San Marcos was inaugurated in 2017, with 57 buildings.
01:19It is the epicenter of music festivals, art exhibitions and cultural activities, a faithful recreation of Venetian richness in the heart of Dalian.
01:27When tourists come here the first thing they think is that it's beautiful.
01:32And then they discover that Dalian is also known as the city of Romanticism.
01:37The city of Oriental Water reflects the quest for style, art, and romance that defines Dalian, and does so with an aesthetic that invites you to share the experience, to recommend it, and to return.
01:47I like the nature of the space here.
01:54It's very nice, the people are very friendly and welcoming.
01:57We've been having a very good time.
02:01We have had a great time.
02:03We came here by boat on the river and have been enjoying the scenery which is very beautiful, and the people are very friendly, which is something we found very nice.
02:10It's something that we found very nice.
02:13In the future, the construction of the World Art Museum and a digital art gallery are planned.
02:20The goal to become an integrated cultural center with an emphasis on aesthetic education.
02:28With the scale of its development, it is expected that this space will offer more services and receive more visitors in the coming years.
02:36Its value goes beyond tourism.
02:38The buildings represent the exchange between the East and the West.
02:41For this reason, it is projected that in 2050, even 100 years, when other structures deteriorate, this place will remain as a historical architectural legacy.
02:54The Oriental Water City is a must-see stop in Dalian.
03:01Its unique design, festive atmosphere, and gondola ride are reminiscent of Venice and make this experience a visual fusion of cultures, art, and modernity.
