Singing in the breeze

Sea breezes, local cuisine, beer and music - the best way to spend a summer night. To enjoy all that, head down to the annual White Dolphin Music Festival for a three-day party at Guanyinshan Beach in Xiamen, Fujian province from July 27-29.

Besides rock bands like last year's festival, the audience will be able to enjoy music of other genres, including dynamic hip-hop, emotional ballads and sweet pop. Popular singers who are based in Taiwan including Stanley Huang, Penny Tai and Ding Dang will also be attending.

5 pm, Aug 27-29. Guanyinshan Fantasy Beach Resort, Xiamen, Fujian. Take Bus 5, 58, 127 and exit at Guanyinshan Station. 0592-2067-678.

Dalian arts festival

The third Dalian Summer International Arts Festival will be launched on July 27 in Dalian, Liaoning province.

Themed "Sound of Yida", the organizers have lined-up a wide spectrum of performances such as Peking Opera, cross talks, musical drama presented by artists from China and other countries, including Belgium, Croatia, England, and Japan. The festival will run until Aug 12.

Dalian People's Culture Club, 8 Zhongshan Square, Zhongshan district, Dalian. 0411-8263-3797, 8280-5859.