In my fourth year in China, as an overseas student from Bangladesh, I have enjoyed many beautiful natural scenery, experienced traditional Chinese culture, made many Chinese friends, and created my own wonderful life. During these years in Dalian, I know Dalian very well.

　　来到中国的第四年，作为一名来自孟加拉的留学生，我欣赏了许多秀美的自然风光，体验了中国的传统文化，结交了许多中国的朋友，也创造了自己的精彩生活。在大连的这些年，我对大连的了解也可以算得上是极其熟悉。

　　The mountains become dragons, and the seas gather fog. As early as before I came to China, I heard that Dalian has the reputation of  "Romantic City". There is an old saying in China that "seeing is better than hearing". I have a deeper understanding for this sentence after I came to Dalian, a tourist city. My first trip was Xinghai Square, the largest square in Asia. The field is vast, the blue waves are magnificent, the blue sky sets off the blue sea, the dazzling sunlight refracts the golden beach, blowing the salty sea breeze and bathing the warm sunshine, my body and mind are integrated into the surrounding beautiful scenery. There are many seas that can be compared with Xinghai Square. I also enjoyed the sea areas such as Donggang, Golden Pebble Beach and Bangchui Island. These beautiful natural scenery are deeply engraved in my mind. Dalian is also a famous mountain city,  Dahei Mountain, Baiyu Mountain and so on are well-known far and wide. After traveling through the famous scenic spots in Dalian and walking through the streets and alleys, I can feel the collision between the old cultural atmosphere and the modern fresh feeling.

　　丛山成龙，众海聚雾。早在来到中国之前，我就听说大连有“浪漫之都”的美誉，中国有一句古话“百闻不如一见”，这句话在我来到大连这个旅游城市之后更加深刻的领悟了。我第一个旅行的就是星海广场，亚洲最大的广场。领域辽阔，碧波壮阔，湛蓝的天空映衬着蔚蓝的海面，耀眼的阳光折射着金色的沙滩，吹着咸咸的海风，沐浴暖暖的阳光，我的身心都融入周围美好的景色。可以和星海广场比拟的海也有不少，我还欣赏了比如东港、金石滩还有棒棰岛等海域，这些秀美的自然风光都深深镌刻在我的脑海中。大连还是一个著名的山城，大黑山、白玉山等等都远近闻名。踏遍了大连的著名景点，也走过了大街小巷，我更能感觉到旧时的文化气息与现代的新鲜感觉相碰撞。

　　To understand a city, one must understand its history and culture. Because of the opportunity to study abroad, I had the honor to study at Dalian Foreign Studies University. Lushunkou, where the school is located, has also become a channel for me to understand Dalian. Here, there are Lushun Museum recording historical stories, Lushun Military Port commemorating military history, and Taiyanggou, an old street bearing the memory of the times. The story of understanding Dalian begins from this, but it does not stop there. I crossed the streets and alleys in Dalian's numerous squares and crisscross old streets, saw the lights of the city, and experienced the hustle and bustle of the city. Dalian is a lively city. I am intoxicated with her unique temperament and fall in love with her charming charm.

　　了解一座城，必须了解其历史与文化。因为留学的契机，我有幸就读于大连外国语大学，学校所在的旅顺口也成为了我了解大连的通道。在这里，有记录历史故事的旅顺博物馆，有纪念军事历程的旅顺军港，也有承载时代记忆的老街太阳沟。了解大连的故事由此开始，却不止步于此，我在大连数量众多的广场、纵横交错的老街之中，穿越了大街小巷，见识了万家灯火，体会了市井烟火。大连，是一座鲜活的城市，我沉醉于她独特的气质，倾心于她迷人的魅力。

　　In Dalian, food and hustle and bustle of the city are also indispensable scenery. Dalian, a coastal city, is naturally famous for its seafood. In addition to all kinds of delicious seafood, Dalian also has its own special steamed dishes, Fried Pork in Scoop and so on. These catering cultures also show the enthusiasm and cheerfulness of Dalian people. On the way to travel and during my school days, I have made many friendly friends. Their love of life and pursuit of ideals have also given me great inspiration and encouragement. The teacher told us a saying that "one side of the soil and water support one side of the people". Dalian is such a typical existence. The magnificent landscape breeds the character of hospitality, and the exquisite architecture casts a friendly and gentle character.

　　在大连，美食与烟火气也是必不可少的风景。大连这座滨海城市，自然以海鲜远近闻名。大连除了各种鲜美的海鲜，还有特色的焖子、锅包肉等等。这些饮食文化也彰显出大连人的热情开朗，在旅行的途中，在校的期间，我都结交了许多友善的朋友，他们对生活的热爱、对理想的追求，也给了我很大的启发与激励。老师给我们讲过一句俗语“一方水土养一方人”，大连就是这样典型的存在，壮阔的山水孕育了热情好客的品性，精致的建筑铸造了友善柔和的性格。

　　From 2019 to 2022, I witnessed many changes in Liaoning, China. For me, what has changed is the development and progress of Liaoning, but what remains unchanged is my interest and love for Liaoning. I wish the development of Liaoning better and better, and I hope there will be more stories about China in my future!

　　从2019年到2022年，我见证了中国辽宁的许多变化，对我来说，改变的是辽宁的发展与进步，不变的是我对辽宁的兴趣与热爱。祝愿辽宁的发展越来越好，也希望我的未来也有更多关于中国的故事！

　　选送单位：大连外国语大学

　　作者：马豪森（孟加拉国）