Moving to Dalian

You chargers should have multiple inputs, check them. The electricity here is 220 @50 Hertz, but is 2 prong so you have to buy an adapter or elongate the power strip  to accept the wider prong (It can be done). Adapters/converters are hard to find here.
Museums are free, just bring your passport for entrance. Google all the places you want (along with directions) because you cannot use Google here and Baido browser is generally in Chinese maps/directions (english version is limited). Bus & subway service is great til about 10pm.
There are no American habits to avoid; You have to get used to phlegm spitting here, public urination (men/children...even #2). Very noisy (horn honking/megaphone advertisements....) Litter and open public markets.
The weather is great in Dalian since its by the coast. Just stay on elevated locations because of heavy rains/flooding. No major weather issues.
Things to brings: Dental floss (hard to find-they use toothpicks here). Expensive items are: Wine, nuts/seeds, Olive oil, canned tuna, coffee (instant/ground). Hard to find good cheese and even regular milk-theirs are like packaged milk. Organic items usually found at the big malls/food courts, but certification of those products are questionable.
Your local Chinese co-worker is your go to person.
Madabar,
Visits, from Cali

Thanks so much! That helps a lot!