Go to Dalian at your own expense

If you want to have more time for sightseeing, the best way is to start by train. The train that leaves in the morning and arrives in the morning is of course the best choice. Buy a sleeper berth, rest on the train overnight, and start playing in Dalian when you arrive in Dalian in the morning. (Sleeper berths are very tight on holidays, so be sure to buy them in advance as much as possible. The latest regulation is that ordinary tickets can be pre-sold 11 days in advance. On the train I took, there is a standing train to Dalian. OMG)

Arriving in Dalian in the morning, we first went to the location decided with the Taobao seller to pick up the tickets for Shengya Ocean Park that we had booked in advance. Student ticket, 85 yuan. Remember to buy a local map (I bought it on the train, 3 yuan). Then take a taxi to the reserved accommodation. I booked the Four Seasons Hotel. 129 yuan/day (I went there during the Qingming Festival, and the price may go up a bit during the peak season). Located at No. 50, Chaoyang Street, Zhongshan District. Near the city center and convenient transportation. In Dalian, the price/performance ratio is very high. Taking a taxi from the train station, the starting price is 8 yuan. After storing your luggage, change your clothes according to the local temperature, and you can start your first day of travel.

(If you are a child who is sitting in a sleeper, has sufficient rest, and has plenty of physical strength, you can refer to the following sequence completely; if you sat on a hard seat or even stood all the way to Dalian the night before and have no physical strength anymore, you might as well combine D1 with D3 is reversed, so it will be easier)

D1: Along Binhai Road

Binhai Road also has a name, which is Lover's Road. Dalian is most famous for its sea. If you want to see the sea, of course you cannot miss this road. The total length is 40 kilometers, running through 12 major scenic spots, and can be divided into four sections: Northern section: Donghai Park (including Haiyun Square) - Shibapan - Strange Slope - Bangchui Island Eastern section: Shitao - Tiger The middle section of Tan Ocean Park: Beidaqiao - Bird's Nest Ridge - Xiuyue Peak - Fujiazhuang Western Section: Forest Zoo - Shell Museum - Xinghai Square - Xinghai Park (Shengya Ocean World) - Black Rock Reef (Dalian Museum of Natural History)

You can choose to take Dalian’s city tour bus, which operates from the end of April to the end of October every year. The total length is 30 kilometers and the running time is 90 minutes. The specific route is as follows: Dalian Railway Station - People's Square - Convention and Exhibition Center - Dalian Shell Museum - Forest Zoo - Fujiazhuang - Yanwoling Wedding Plaza - Beidaqiao - Birdsong Forest - Hutan Paradise - - Harbor Bridge - Zhongshan Plaza

***12 stations, you can get on and off at will, and enjoy sightseeing anytime and anywhere. The entire line adopts a daily ticket. You can use the same-day ticket to board and disembark multiple times at any station along the way without the need to purchase additional tickets. The fare is: 10 yuan/person.

If, like me, the tour bus around the city is not in operation when you go, then you can just walk. Of course you can’t hike the entire 40 kilometers, that would be exhausting. Just choose one of them. I chose the section from Tiger Beach to Xinghai Square, which is about 9 kilometers. Starting from Sanba Square near the hotel, take bus 30 and get off at Laohutan. After passing Laohutan, just walk along the wooden plank road. There are mountains on one side and the sea on the other side. It is a wonderful feeling to walk all the way. Remember to prepare some food. It's best to bring some chocolate. It’s important to replenish your energy at all times. Of course, lunch has to be taken care of on the way.

When you reach the end point, Xinghai Square, you might as well stay here for more time. This is the largest city square in Asia, built to commemorate the return of Hong Kong. In the center of the square is the largest white marble watch in the country. Going south from the central square is the "Centennial City Sculpture". I heard from the tourists next to me that the footprints on it are those of 1,000 people engaged in various walks of life. There is a shell museum nearby, but it has been demolished now. I heard that a hotel will be built there. That castle-like building is really beautiful, what a pity. In the square, you can rent a tandem bicycle and ride around the square. The original plan was to rent a bicycle, but unfortunately it was raining heavily and bubbling when I went there, so I had to give up the plan. There is also a playground in the square, but it was not open because it was raining. It seems that many of them are suitable for children, so we might as well go and discover the kingdom, (*^__^*) hehe.

After shopping along Binhai Road, your stomach is about to growl. Let’s find a place to have dinner. Highly recommend the very delicious octopus balls.

The name is "2-way small balls". Take 16, 22, 23, 801, 901, etc. at Xinghai Square (Convention and Exhibition Center) to Qingniwa Bridge (Dalian Railway Station), then find the No. 2 bus stop, and you will see the signboard of "No. 2 Xiaowanzi". The meatballs are relatively large, 6 for 7 yuan. There are ketchup, salad dressing, etc. on the table. Add as much as you like, but don’t waste it. It's always very popular, so be patient when waiting in line. It is recommended to dine in, as the food after being packaged is not as delicious as freshly cooked. If you are not full, there are many snacks nearby, so you can try whatever you want. You can also go to eat seafood nearby.

Go back to the hotel after eating. There are many buses near the train station that go to Sanba Square. You can choose any one. Be careful not to sit in the wrong direction. After checking in, put away your luggage, go to the nearby Carrefour to buy some food, and prepare for your trip to the Kingdom of Discovery tomorrow. You can buy some specialties on the way, so that you won’t have a bad time on the third day because you are in a hurry to buy specialties. Be sure to prepare enough water, usually two bottles on sunny days and one bottle on cloudy days. Bring something more appetizing for lunch. There will be many barbecue vendors near Sanba Square in the evening, so you can buy some to eat. Delicious and inexpensive.

After you have eaten and drank enough, take a hot bath and have a good sleep. Don't forget to set the alarm clock, otherwise it's easy to get up late.

D2: Discovery of the Kingdom

After a night of rest, your physical strength should be almost restored. Get up at seven in the morning and set off at seven-thirty. Take bus 7, 201, 30, or 524 at Sanba Square and wait until Dalian Railway Station. My tickets are booked in advance. The student ticket is 95 per person. After paying the deposit, there will be a message prompting me to meet at the door of Dashang Men's store near the train station. , go to a small booth to pay the balance and pick up the ticket. If you take their bus, you have to pay 15 yuan/person for the round-trip fare. If you don’t want to take their bus, you can take the express train yourself. After getting on the bus, you just have to wait. When the bus is full, it will leave. Usually the first bus at 7:30 does not leave until 8:30. It was exactly 9:30 when we arrived at Discovery Kingdom and the park opened. Don't think that since the bus that leaves at 7:30 will have to wait for an hour, then you can go at 8:30. If you arrive at 8:30, if there are seats, you can get an extra seat. Sitting for an hour is also very torture. of. If you want to do more things, you must start early. Unfortunately, I got up late, so I played one thing all morning, Desert Storm. sweat. . .

In fact, it is found that there are not many people in the Kingdom at ordinary times. For example, it is not uncommon for several signature projects to wait until enough people are gathered before they can be opened. But during holidays and summer vacations, the park will be full.

You have to check your student ID card when you enter, which is very strict. There is a map of the park at the entrance, so remember to take it. There are some inconspicuous small projects that cannot be found without a map.

As soon as you enter the door, go to the right. Passing through the crazy town and the mysterious desert, go straight to the "Crazy Cobra" in the metal factory area, one of the signature projects. "There are only three in the world and the only one in Asia." This is a catapult roller coaster. The 1,000-meter track contains 55 curves and the entire journey takes just 41 seconds. There is a camera to take pictures when you slow down, so you can pose properly. 20 yuan a piece, 7 inches. Because I arrived late, I had to wait in line for two and a half hours for this project. PS, queuing is not allowed, but peer-to-peer exchange is allowed. It is absolutely forbidden for one person to queue up while the remaining people do other things. It is absolutely forbidden to call other people over when the queue is almost over. Be sure to pay attention. When you go to WC, you need to talk to the staff and sign your name before you can leave. Cross your name out when you come back, otherwise you will have to queue up again when you come back.

If you feel good, you can line up for the 55-meter-tall space shuttle next. The host of this program is very interesting and often scares the people who sit on it. Often while he was still talking to tourists, the machine would suddenly start up. It's exciting enough. The girl in front of me was completely paralyzed when she came down. Her boyfriend carried her down. If you're not brave enough, just sit on the side facing the sea. No one can see it anyway. When you get to the top, just look around and look at the scenery. Don't worry about when you will suddenly come down. You will come down naturally when you should come down. There is no use worrying. hey-hey.

Love in Heaven and Earth is also fun. Suspended roller coaster. This is not very special, you can also play it in other theme parks.

In addition, I have sat here before when there were fewer people, and it was in the first row. So I gave up this time and freed up two and a half hours to do other things. PS If you are brave, you can sit in the first row, it feels really different.

Then you can play some projects where there are not many people. Just do it one by one. Note: the Legendary Castle area, do not confuse Zero Dimension with the Wizard's Castle. On the left is the zero-dimensional space, which is the haunted house; on the right is the wizard's castle. If you don't dare to enter the haunted house, choose the Wizard's Castle. This one is not scary. The flying broomstick is also relatively hidden, so you have to look for it carefully. Amazon Adventure and Water Rush are played together. Just buy a raincoat, 3 yuan/piece. Play later, it's not pleasant to be soaked in water on a wet day. It's also a good idea to bring slippers and extra clothes. Don't play when it's cold, you'll catch a cold. Samba Balloon is located near Amazon Adventure, and on the other side is Tianxuandilian, which is not easy to find. I think it is good to sit here and enjoy the night view, although I have never played a nightclub. The crossing of the Sahara in the mysterious desert area is also very hidden, and there are many people queuing up. Even in normal times, you have to wait in line for a while. It’s karting. I think if there are too many people, this should be considered abandoned. In the Crazy Town area, you have to take stairs from the first floor to the second floor of the Bubble Ball Factory. Although there is a hemp rope tube that you can climb up and down, but don't go down from here, it will cause trouble. . Rampage is said to be different from other bumper cars, but there are so many people every time that I have to give up. It’s best not to go on Monday, as performances usually stop on this day, as does the float parade. Nightclub visitors should watch the fireworks before going back. It is said that the fireworks are very beautiful.

Everyone should take a seat at Desert Storm and Carousel, recommended by the host of the Space Shuttle.

Let’s summarize.

If you are brave, you must not miss Crazy Cobra, Space Shuttle, Love in Heaven and Earth, Turbulence, Interstellar Journey, Man-Eating Plants, and Desert Storm.

It doesn’t matter if you don’t dare to ride the space shuttle roller coaster, Flying Broomstick, Wizard Castle, Samba Balloon, Vulture, Treetop House, Crazy Gear, Pirate Ship, Crossing the Sahara, Amazon Adventure, Carousel, etc. Not bad.

It is best not to take the last train on the express train, as it will be very crowded. It doesn't matter if you can't catch the bus in time. There is a return bus at the door for 10 yuan/person. Remember not to take extra seats. Especially on stools, don't sit on them at all. If an accident occurs, the consequences will be disastrous. Don't play with your health or even your life.

Back at the train station, if you go early, you can go to Shengli underground, B3 floor, Mom’s Hands Korean Bibimbap to eat the signature Korean bibimbap for 12 yuan, and tuna and kimbap for 12 yuan. The rice is served in a large steel basin, along with vegetables and fried eggs. Easy to mix and very filling. The boss is very enthusiastic. The chopsticks are from Lotte (a brand famous for its candies), and they look quite clean. They should be much better than the sulfur-smoked Sanwu chopsticks that have been exposed.

After drinking and eating, we took the bus back to the hotel. There is a night market near the hotel where you can buy some fruits to eat.

If you come back very late, then take a taxi directly to Carrefour in Sanba Square. Next to it is the "Happy Kimbap". The kimbap is not bad, but it doesn't feel as good as Mom's Bibimbap in Victory Square. delicious. Who keeps it close to their residence? There are KFC, McDonald's, Holiland, etc. nearby, and the closing time is quite late. There is also a barbecue in Sanba Square, which is also a good choice. Don't worry about being hungry if you come back late.

When you return to your residence, pack your luggage in advance to avoid being in a hurry when you get up tomorrow morning.

D3: Ocean Park

After packing, check out and store your luggage. Then you're ready to go.

If you do a little homework, you should know that there are two ocean parks in Dalian, one is Laohutan and the other is Shengya. When doing research before, I found that many people said that Laohutan is good. After going to both, I personally prefer Shengya. The venues in Shengya are relatively concentrated, more cartoony and dreamy. Compared to Laohutan's toughness, Shengya is even more feminine. Even the performance is very fairy tale and romantic. And it's indoors, unlike Laohutan, which is outdoors and gets sunburned to death.

Actually, the performance is all about the same animals and actions, but the story is different. Laohu Beach is full of bird singing forests. You should have seen them along the Binhai Road on the first day. A hill with various birds on it. There are regular performances every day, including parrots doing math problems, shooting baskets, riding bicycles, riding slides, etc.

Everyone can choose according to their own situation. To get to Shengya, you can take 801, get on the bus at Xuyuan Hotel or Furama Hotel Station, and get off at Xinghai Park.

Shengya is located in Xinghai Park. There is also a playground in Xinghai Park. A favorite for little girls who like romance. 15 yuan/person/circle. From a high place, you can see the panoramic view of Xinghai Park.

The sand at the beach in Xinghai Park is not very fine. If you are playing at the beach, bring a pair of sandals.

Don’t hold out hope for picking up shells. Let me tell you, it’s basically impossible. What was washed up on the shore by the sea water was sea vegetables and basically nothing else.

Hurry up and play, and try to finish reading it before noon. No later than two o'clock. (For children who bought a return ticket around 6 o'clock) you can go back to Victory Square underground for lunch, take bus No. 15 and get off at Qingniwa Bridge. On the B3 floor, the signature fried chicken salad rice is good. The small bowl is NT$9, which is quite filling, so girls will have no problem filling themselves up. For boys, it is better to buy a larger bowl (the price is not clear).

Then you can go to Mama Hand Bibimbap to pack some kimbap and eat it on the train. There is DQ on the 1st floor. The ice cream here is quite delicious. The crispy tube is very Q. Personally, I prefer snowstorms. The waiter turns the cup upside down to show you that the ice cream will not fall out, proving the purity of the ingredients he uses. A small cup is fine, it’s 12 yuan/cup, and you’ll get tired of it if you eat too much. Matcha is lighter. The mocha one is a bit boring, especially the butter flower on top. Although it is beautiful, it is really boring. The strawberry one bought by a friend is also good.

Then buy some favorite things. If you haven’t bought specialties, buy some specialties to bring to your relatives and friends. Finally, return to your accommodation some time in advance to pick up your luggage and say goodbye to Dalian! ! !