Modern Buildings on Zhongshan Square in Dalian, Protected architectural complex in Zhongshan Square, Dalian, China

The modern buildings on Zhongshan Square are ten classical structures from the early 20th century arranged in a circular pattern around the square, with radiating roads connecting to downtown areas. This layout creates a unified space with multiple access points to the surrounding city.

The square was established in 1898 as Nikolayevskaya Square under Russian control and received additional buildings during subsequent Japanese administration until 1945. The architecture of this period documents the shifting spheres of influence in the city.

The buildings display a mix of architectural styles, from Renaissance with Corinthian columns to French designs, and now house banks and financial institutions. Their presence shapes how the square feels and reflects the international influences that were present when they were built.

The site is connected to surrounding streets by multiple pedestrian underpasses and allows easy access from the city center. The circular layout with radiating main roads makes it simple to navigate and move between different areas.

The former Bank of Korea Dalian branch, completed in 1920, was designed by Nakamura Yoshihei, who opened a Dalian office in 1917 for this project and handed it to his disciple Munakata Shuichi in 1922. The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China's Zhongshan Square branch now occupies the building, whose interior was rebuilt in 2009.