By Taxi
Taxis are always a good option in China.In Dalian it is not different, because taxis here are also cheap. Basic fare is RMB 8,00 (US$ 1,00) plus RMB 1,20 (0,15 cents) / km. Just follow the basic rule: if you don't speak any Chinese, have with you a card with the written address where you intend to go. The 2nd best way around Dalian, is to take a taxi. Ask your concierge to tell the driver where you want to go, and get a card from the concierge telling a cab driver to take you back to your hotel. very easy. By the way, the best way to get around is to walk. Just remember to have the card to get you back to your hotel if you get lost! Like other cities in China, the streets of Dalian are filled with taxis. Taxis are a convenient means of getting around, although obviously it is much more expensive than taking the bus. Most of the taxis are of a blue and white color. The starting fare is 8 yuan for the first 3 kilometers. After that, it's 1.20 yuan per kilometer. When it's time to pay, most taxi drivers would round the final cost to the nearest yuan

By Street Cars in Dalian
Dalian has something you don't usually see in other Chinese cities, street cars. These very modern street cars are air-conditioned and quiet. But like buses, they can become pretty crowded. There are three street car routes: 201, 202, and 203. Route 201 runs between the Dalian train station and the Shahekou train station; 202 runs through the Shahekou District toward Xinghai Square; and 203 runs between the Dalian train station and Donghai Park. The cost is 1 yuan.

By Trams in Dalian
Trams are cheap and easy transportation options in Dalian, covering a wide area and linking important parts of the city. Usually, every 10 minute, one Tram will pass by the stop, you can follow the Tram Schedule to major areas in the city. It just cost you 1 Yuan to take tram to the next destination as long as you don’t change the route.