Move over, Instagram filters! Dalian’s Gangdong 5th Street is serving real-life coastal magic as it becomes the unexpected star of Summer Davos 2024. This 1.5km stretch in northeast China’s Liaoning Province has gone full viral mode, with thousands flocking daily to snap pics of its pristine walkways, azure skies, and passenger ships gliding across the horizon.
Pro tip: Head to the street’s southern end for that perfect ‘sea-meets-city’ selfie backdrop!
The buzz coincides with the return of the World Economic Forum’s 15th Annual Meeting of New Champions (June 25-27) after a 5-year hiatus. With the theme ‘The New Frontiers of Growth,’ delegates at Dalian International Conference Center are just steps away from this newly minted tourist magnet.
Why it matters: As global leaders discuss economic innovation, Gangdong Street shows how China blends urban development with natural beauty – a vibe check the digital generation wholeheartedly approves!
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Live: View of 5th Gangdong Street in NE China during Summer Davos 2024
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