'Beibei' brings crowds to famed Bear Cave Street

By ZHANG XIAOMIN in Dalian, Liaoning | China Daily | Updated: 2025-01-16 09:27 Tourists view the 6-meter-tall mechanical polar bear "Beibei" in Bear Cave Street in Dalian, Liaoning province, on Dec 21. A 6-meter-tall mechanical polar bear named "Beibei" is drawing crowds to Bear Cave Street, a cyberpunk-themed destination that has become a social media sensation in Dalian, Liaoning province. Combining historical architecture with loft-style interiors and punk design elements, Bear Cave Street offers dining, entertainment and beautiful decor inspired by Dalian's culture. Xiao, whose company has created other large-scale mechanical installations, said Bear Cave Street's success lies in blending intellectual property, high-tech engineering and creative design to revitalize urban spaces.