Former Site of Dalian Port Office

Former Site of Dalian Port Office

The former site of the Dalian Port Office is a cultural heritage protection unit of Liaoning Province.

The former site of the Dalian Port Office is located in the northeastern triangular area of Harbor Square in Zhongshan District. On June 28, 2013, it was included in the fifth batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units.

The former site of the Dalian Port Office is located at No. 1 Gangwan Street, Zhongshan District, Dalian City, Liaoning Province, People's Republic of China. The building was formerly known as the Manchuria Railway Dalian Port Office. The structure was built in two phases,

with the first phase completed in 1920 and the second in 1926. Covering a construction area of over 20,000 square meters, the building features an American Loenosance architectural style and has a majestic presence. On August 23, 1945, the Soviet Army took over Dalian Port, and the Dalian Port Office was disbanded. The Soviets designated Dalian Port as a Sino-Soviet free port, with Russian officials serving as the main management personnel. On February 14, 1950, Zhou Enlai and Andrei Vyshinsky signed the Sino-Soviet Treaty of Friendship, Alliance, and Mutual Assistance. China regained control of Dalian Port on January 1 of the following year, with the official handover signing ceremony taking place on February 1. On January 7, 1952, the Dalian Port Authority of the Ministry of Communications of the Central People’s Government was established. In 1986, the Dalian Port Authority was officially inaugurated. Today, the building serves as the office headquarters of Dalian Port Group.

Protected Area: A 10-meter radius around the outer base of the main walls of the historic building is designated as the protected area.

Construction Control Zone: A 30-meter area surrounding the protected zone is classified as a Class IV construction control zone.

Further Reading:

· Fifth Batch of Municipal-Level Cultural Heritage Protection Units in Dalian