White Jade Hill

Located along the north bank of Lushun Bay, White Jade Hill offers both scenery and history. It is one of the historic sites in Dalian. After the Russian-Japanese War in 1909, a white tower was erected on top of the hill by the Japanese to commemorate officers and soldiers who had died in the war. In 1985, the Tower was formally renamed as "White Jade Hill Tower". Access to the summit (130 meters above sea level) can be obtained by hiking, driving, or riding a tram. The views from on top afford satellite-like views of the harbor, Laotie Mountain, and the China-Russia Friendship Tower. The summit is also crowned with German cannon once used for national defense, and a solemn White Jade Hill Tower signifying China's military past. The hill's thick pine forest makes it a great escape from the maw of the city.