Port city is inspiration for this writer

DALIAN, Liaoning - For red-haired Sumi Seissinger, Dalian is a delectable place. She can speak for hours about this coastal city in Liaoning province.

In her new book Dazzling Dalian - Expat Haven, Sumi has listed dozens of reasons to fall in love with the city, showcasing a wealth of traditional Chinese symbols like dragon, phoenix and flowers, its history, culture, tourism, and everything else she finds significant.

The book, divided into 12 chapters, includes articles about Sumi's experiences and focuses on Chinese culture, interviews with expatriates, opinions of expatriates and locals, photographs and a poem.