Dalian three days and two nights of travel advice:
The itinerary of attractions recommended:
(1) the first day:
① Xinghai Park: recommended to play 2-6 hours, all day Open;
②? Dalian Sentia Ocean World: Recommended to play 4-5 hours, opening hours: August 28-September 30: 8:45-17:00; October 1-October 6: 8:20-18:00; October 7-October 8: 8:20-17:30; October 9-October 30: 8:45-17:00.
③ Star Ocean Square: Suggested to visit for 1-2 hours, open all day.
(2) The next day:
① Dalian Forest Zoo: 4-6 hours of play is recommended, open from 8:30-16:00;
② Binhai Road: 1-4 hours of play is recommended, open all day;
③ Bird's Nest Ridge: 2 hours of play is recommended, open all day;
4 North Bridge: Recommended to play for 1 hour, open all day;
③ Beiqiao Bridge: 1 hour tour is recommended, open from 9:00-17:30.
(3) Day 3:
① ? Bangchui Island: recommended to play 2-3 hours, open from 8:00 to 19:00, according to seasonal climate change will be adjusted;
②? Zhongshan Square: 1 hour, open all day;
③? Streetcar: Recommended to play 0.5-1 hours, opening hours: 201: Huale Plaza to Xinggong Street 4:10-23:45, reverse time 4:20-23:50. 202: Xiaoping Island in front of the Xinggong Street 5:30-22:00, reverse time 5:30-22:40; Heshijiao to Xinggong Street 4:20-23:30, reverse time 4:40-23:50. 23:50. The above first and last shift times may be adjusted for reference only.
④? Qingniwa Shopping Area: Recommended to visit for 2-3 hours, open all day.
Dietary Recommendations:
Dalian is by the sea, eating seafood is indispensable, fish, crabs, shellfish and algae are all available, and even the local barbecue also take seafood as ingredients. Eat seafood, and then taste the local flavor of the "Dalian old dishes", slippery liver tip, sweet and sour yellow croaker, braised sea cucumber, grilled prawns, slippery fat intestines, old vinegar sting head, etc. are inside the classic dishes. There are also more Japanese and Korean restaurants in Dalian.
To find food in a concentrated way, you can go to the center of the city to have a good meal at the Russian Style Street, Tianjin Street Snack Street, Heishi Reef Snack Street, Shandong Road Food Street, Taiyuan Street Food Street, and the Yellow River Road to Maban Red Flag Road Food Street.
Transportation: There are subways, buses and trains in Dalian, which is relatively convenient, and if the attractions are far away, it is recommended to rent a car and drive.
The three-day and two-night itinerary tour of the attractions:
D1-Xinghai Park:
Xinghai Park is located in the south of the city of Dalian, Xinghai Bay in the middle of the park, next to the Sheng Ya Marine World, is a large seaside park. The park has a beach bath and a wealth of amusement facilities, not only is the public's summer recreation place, but also a place for young people to spend their leisure time and entertainment, where the thrilling sea bungee jumping is worth experiencing. The park is also known as the Star Ocean, because of a peculiarly shaped boulder called the "Star Stone" that is exposed on the water surface of the bay. Facing the sea, the park is gentle on the east side and has a few small hills on the west side, offering a pleasant view. On the seashore of the park there are several large boulders, on which is the famous mermaid statue, which is also the iconic sculpture in Xinghai Park. There are several other sculptures in the park, each one unique in its own way. On the west side of the park by the sea is the sea bathing beach, which is free and open to the public. The beach here is not sandy, but covered with stones. The stones have been washed away by the sea and turned into smooth pebbles, which makes stepping on them feel like massaging the soles of your feet. There is a business office by the bathhouse that provides rental of swimming rings and other services, but in recent years, due to the large number of people, the bathhouse has not been very clean, so it is not recommended to swim in the sea here. Most of the amusement programs are concentrated in the east side of the park, where there is a children's playground, pirate ship, carousel, bumper cars and other entertainment programs are readily available, the price of a few tens of dollars or so. At the end of the narrow peninsula that extends to the sea in the easternmost part is the most famous amusement project of Xinghai Park: sea bungee jumping. The bungee is about 55 meters high, with the sea below, giving people an unparalleled sense of excitement.
D1-Dalian Shengya Ocean World:
Dalian Shengya Ocean World, located in Dalian Xinghai Bay, is famous for its wonderful marine animal performances and 118-meter-long undersea passage. There are many peculiar fish, coral and polar animals in the museum, and the combination of high-tech imitation of the seabed and polar situation makes the tourists immersed in the scene, which is a real seabed and polar paradise.
Santaia Marine World **** there are five venues, respectively, the Ocean World, Polar World, Coral World, Deep Sea Legend and Dinosaur Legend, each with a unique theme, into each venue in accordance with the instructions of the direction of the walking tour can be a circle. Ocean World and Polar World is larger, each museum tour time of about 1.5 hours, the other three museums are more simple, the time can be arranged a little shorter. There are stores to buy water, food and souvenirs inside the Ocean World and Polar World pavilions, but the prices are higher than outside, so you can bring your own water and snacks in.
The attractions inside Sea World are the underwater passageway and the Dream Dolphin Bay show. Walking through the 118-meter-long underwater passageway, you can watch a variety of marine fish swim by on both sides and overhead, which is very interesting. Dream Dolphin Bay" show every day, there are many shows, there are many dolphins acting, from time to time during the interaction with the audience, the plot is beautiful and rich, after the show can also be close contact with the dolphins to take pictures (need to charge). In addition, there are jellyfish in the scenic area, shark island and other exhibits and other performances, along the instructions to play a circle can be viewed one by one.
Polar world inside the venue is mostly simulated polar climate settings, the museum to see the most exciting place is walrus, seals, beluga whale show and Antarctic penguin island. Walrus, seal show witty and humorous, loved by children, which can imitate Michael Jackson dance steps walrus is a big star. The beluga whale show is underwater and romantic. There are hundreds of penguins in the Antarctic Penguin Island, including several rare king penguins, which are very large and naive. There are also polar bears, penguins, snow wolves and other polar animals to see.
Santia Coral World is a coral-themed exhibition venue with more than 1,000 coral reef biomes, recreating the environment and scenery of coral life in the ocean in the pavilion, where you can take colorful photos similar to those at the bottom of the sea.
The Legend of the Deep Sea Museum has a "deep sea experience area" and "canopy theater area", there is the largest ultra-IMAX canopy theater simulation of a variety of scenarios, tourists enter the museum along the channel walking along the channel as if it were carrying out a deep-sea adventure, and set up a variety of small surprises, walking along which has been the deep-sea adventure, and set up a variety of small surprises, walking along which has been the deep-sea adventure, and set up a variety of small surprises. The road is also set up a variety of small surprises, walking in which there has been a magical feeling of excitement.
The Dinosaur Legend Museum has a lot of ancient fossil exhibitions and a mobile 4D theater, which imitates the scenes of being chased by a Tyrannosaurus Rex, falling from a cliff, scenting jungle flowers, and the sky crashing into the earth, which is very exciting.
D1- Xinghai Square:
Located on the southern coast of Dalian, Xinghai Square is the city's landmark, bigger than two Tiananmen Square to bring people the impact on the senses, not only does it have a beautiful seascape and a charming night view, the lighthouse, sculptures, seawalls and even the surrounding buildings are the perfect backdrop to take pictures. The lighthouse, sculptures, seawalls and even the surrounding skyscrapers are all perfect backdrops for taking photos. The square is oval in shape, with green grass on both sides of the central boulevard running north and south of the square, and a line of navigational markers and lamps leading straight to the sea. The red marble in the center of the square is engraved with the heavenly stems and earthly branches, the 24 solar terms and the 12 Chinese zodiac signs. At the south end of the square there is also a giant city sculpture, and on the ground there is a long bas-relief of a thousand footsteps. In addition, you can see sculptures of athletes in competition, roller-skating children and other figures in various poses, as well as a large musical fountain that surrounds the square. During major holidays you can also see valiant female mounted police officers patrolling on horseback, while in the summer the square becomes the site of the grand International Beer Festival, transforming it into a carnival destination. The annual China International Beer Festival is held in the square at the end of July and the beginning of August, where major brewers and tourists from all over the world come to taste the beer.
D2-Dalian Forest Zoo:
Dalian Forest Zoo is located in the south of the city in the Baiyun Mountain Scenic Area, which is surrounded by the mountains and the sea, and you can see the captive birds, reptiles and other animals in the park, as well as a variety of free-range beasts, large herbivores, etc., and even more with the cute and gentle alpacas and other animals. You can also see a variety of free-range beasts, large herbivores, etc., and have a close contact with animals such as cute and gentle alpacas.
The hundred geese flying in the park, Asian elephant show, seal show, as well as the black bear boxing and chimpanzee humor show and other fun performances, is also loved by tourists. There is also a Tropical Rainforest Pavilion in the stocking area, where you can view more than a hundred kinds of tropical rainforest plants, as well as four scenic spots: tropical rainforests, desert landscapes, tropical fruits and trees, and man and nature.
In addition, the park is equipped with aerial ropeways over the top of the mountain, sitting on the ropeways can be the vast ocean, Starfish Plaza, downtown skyscrapers as far as the eye can see.
? D2 - Binhai Road:
Binhai Road is located in the eastern and southern coast of Dalian city, which is the general name of Binhai North Road, East Road, Middle Road and West Road. On this coastal road stretching more than 30 kilometers, the towering mountains with lush vegetation in the north, the blue sea and thousands of reef islands in the south, is an excellent hiking and photography resort. The air along the coastal road is fresh, the road winds and undulates, and there are bridges, viewing trestles, beaches, green areas and other landscapes along the way. Binhai Road from east to west will Dalian many famous attractions strung into a line, visit Binhai Road is mainly by car sightseeing, you can take the train station departed from the city tour bus to Binhai Road sightseeing. Hiking enthusiasts can also walk to visit part of the road. The easternmost Binhai North Road has the beautiful scenery of the Sea Rhythm Park, Binhai East Road, there is a summer resort along the island of Mallet Island, stone groove scenic spot, the Tiger Beach Ocean Park and so on. Binhai Road contains the North Bridge, Yanwoling, Xiuyuefeng, Fujiazhuang Park and other attractions, and then connected to the West Coastal Forest Zoo and Xinghai Plaza, composed of the most beautiful scenery of Binhai Road, the most suitable for hiking and photography of the section of the scenic route, it takes 3-4 hours can be hiking through. Binhai Road is the local couples and newcomers love to stroll "lover's road", because it will be the mountains and the sea as one, symbolizing the love of the sea and the alliance. The area around Binhai Middle Road is often seen in wedding scenes, and there is also a love-themed wedding park along Yanwoling, which makes it a romantic place for ordinary tourists to visit.
D2-Yanwoling:
Yanwoling is located in the middle of Dalian Coastal Road, which is a steep cliff and a place where mountains and the sea meet. Yanwoling is now set up as a wedding theme park, which is a good place for local couples to shoot wedding scenes. There are a lot of interesting sculptures and sets in the park, and you can enjoy the excellent coastal scenery while standing on the beach. Bird's Nest Ridge, named after the black swallows that often fly here to build their nests, is a scenic spot with undulating terrain, secluded paths, and few tourists on weekdays, making it an excellent environment. Here on one side is the sea, the other side is the mountain, standing on the seaside cliffs can enjoy the beautiful seascape, if the weather is good, but also can look east of the magnificent scenery of the Tiger Beach, west of Fu Jiazhuang, East and West Dalian Island of the sea and the sky beautiful color. Scenic area with many wedding-related statues, there are dragon and phoenix columns, marriage stone, concentric locks, etc., as well as swing garden, Butterfly Love Square, Zodiac Garden and other landscapes, perfect for taking pictures, full of fun.
D2-? North Bridge:
The North Bridge is located on the coastal road in the south of Dalian, between the Tiger Beach Scenic Spot and the Yanwoling Scenic Spot, and is a highway suspension bridge across the seaside valley. The North Bridge was built to commemorate the friendship between Dalian and Kitakyushu, Japan, and is now regarded as a symbol of long-lasting love, "Lover's Bridge". Completed in 1987, the North Bridge is a 230-meter-long, three-span steel suspension bridge with a majestic abutment and soaring towers, on which people can walk on both sides of the walkway and enjoy the beautiful scenery. The North Bridge is located in the Binhai Road Scenic Zone, making it a must-see destination for many hikers and photographers. If you want to have a better view of the grandeur of the North Bridge, you may want to go to the west side of the bridge on the hill by the sea, the scenery is excellent. In addition, the North Bridge is also the location for many couples to take wedding photos, and since when, the North Bridge has become a "lover's bridge" in people's minds, and it is said that couples who walk across the bridge together will have a long and lasting love for each other, so you may want to hold your him/her and go to try it.
D3-Bangchui Island:
Bangchui Island, also known as the Bangchui Island Guesthouse Scenic Spot, is located at the eastern end of Dalian City, and is mainly composed of Bangchui Island Beach, the Guesthouse Villa Area, and Bangchui Island, which is isolated in the sea, among other attractions. It is recognized as the clearest sea water and cleanest beach in Dalian city, and the coastal scenery is quite charming, making it a famous leisure destination.
Walking into the scenic spot is a boulevard leading to the sea, with well-built lawns and a variety of garden plants on both sides, and it takes about a 20-minute walk to reach the beach. At the entrance to the beach, you can see Chairman Mao's inscription "Bangchui Island" boulder, the beach across the 400 meters in the sea stands a small isolated island, from a distance like a farmer pounding clothes whip, "Bangchui Island" so named. As the beach faces east, Bangchui Island is very beautiful in the morning under the red sunset, which is the favorite of photographers. From the beach pier, you can take a speedboat around Bangchui Island for a closer look, but it's expensive.
The beach is not very big, but the water is very clear, so it's nice to take a walk, soak up the sun, or pick up shells and pebbles on the beach. But unlike the beaches in the south, the sand on the beaches here is rough, with many rocks and shell fragments, so walking barefoot can be a bit hard on your feet, and in the summer you need to pay attention to the ditch in the water, so don't swim too far.
Bangchui Island has been the national leaders of the summer retreat, so in the scenic area will also see Bangchui Island State Hotel building and several villas, as well as golf courses, some buildings in front of the armed police guard. Zhou Enlai, Ye Jianying, Zhu De, Deng Xiaoping and other national leaders have stayed here, and nowadays there are still occasional leaders convalescing here, when the scenic spot is inaccessible.
D3-Zhongshan Square:
Zhongshan Square is located on the east side of Dalian Railway Station and is one of the most famous squares in Dalian. This round square is the intersection of ten roads, the square is surrounded by a lot of European-style buildings built a hundred years ago, strolling in this can feel the exotic flavor, every night these buildings in the bright lights of the reflection is particularly beautiful. Zhongshan Square was built in the period of Russian occupation and was originally called Nikolaev Square, named after Czar Nicholas II. After liberation, it was renamed Zhongshan Square in honor of Dr. Sun Yat-sen. Most of the buildings around the square were built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, during the period of Russian and Japanese occupation of Dalian, and they are of various styles such as Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance. Nowadays, most of these buildings are used by financial institutions, so they are also the financial center of Dalian. The square itself is an open green space and recreational walkway, which is usually a recreational place for the public, and you can often see people walking and exercising here, as well as young people who come here specifically to feed the square pigeons. For tourists who like to take photos, the many Western buildings here are undoubtedly a good place to take pictures.
D3-Trams:
Trams are a beautiful sight in Dalian, and there are still two tram bus lines, 201 and 202, where people can ride on the vintage streetcars with the sound of bam bam bam bam. With the sound of "bam bam bam", people can feel the romance and vicissitudes of a century ago. Dalian is one of the few cities in China that still has trams. The city had streetcars as early as 1909, and nowadays not only retains some of the streetcars produced in the 1930s (now used for 201 buses), but also sees improved modern streetcars (used for 202 buses). For tourists, riding on Dalian's old trams is not only a means of transportation, but also a very interesting experience. This old tram has a rustic appearance, and the carriages still have characteristic wooden interiors, so you can get on this old "red car" or "green car" and drive slowly through the center of Dalian, and feel the feeling of turning back the clock.
D3-QingNiWa Business District:
QingNiWa Business District, located south of Dalian Railway Station, is Dalian's busiest business district, featuring upscale and fashionable department stores, many of which are large shopping malls, as well as centuries-old stores. It was only a small fishing village in ancient times, known as Qingniwa, named after the geographical features of the area. The main shopping malls in the Qingniwa business district include Dalian Mall, McKellar Dalian Mall, Dashang Newmart Shopping Center, Shengli Underground Shopping Street and so on.