A complete travel guide for college students in Dalian during the holidays

A complete travel guide for college students in Dalian during holidays

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Xinghai Square

Tips: Dalian landmark building, you can feed seagulls during the day. Go watch the musical fountain at night, suitable for an evening walk

Jinshitan Beach

tips: Jinshitan Resort is located in the northeast of Dalian City. It is surrounded by the sea on three sides and has beautiful scenery. People's back gardens

Don't go there

Sailboats out to sea

Tips: Large sailboats are not as fun as small ones and are more expensive. It is recommended to go with small sailboats. When there are 10 people, you can negotiate the price

Tianjin Street

tips: There are few types of snacks, and the prices are relatively expensive, and they look average, basically costing 15 to 20 a serving

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Black Rock Reef

tips: All the black reefs here are the best place to see the cross-sea bridge and Xinghai Park

Bangji Island

tips: The color of the island is blue and green, the sea and sky are the same color, the water quality is very good, there are pebbles and beaches

Don’t go

Bad Street

tips: Nowadays, it is basically only foreign tourists and locals rarely go there, and the food taste and cost-effectiveness are average

Enter the Guandong Film and Television Base

tips: There are some European-style buildings, but they are quite shabby. If you want to take photos, you can come and have a look

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Russian Style Street

tips: It is close to Dalian Railway Station and is flanked by old Russian-style buildings. Walking in from the street entrance, you feel like you are in a European city

Laohutan Ocean Park

Tips: It’s super fun inside , a large area, really suitable for a family to play

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Dalian Forest Zoo tips: You can experience the opportunity to have close contact with animals.

Smaller and more suitable for parent-child tours

Venice Water City

tips: The European-style buildings built on the sea also have a circle of rivers surrounding the water city, which can be visited by boat. It is very Romantic

Weather conditions

Dalian has an oceanic climate. There is less rain in spring (March-May), and there are cherry blossoms in April. It is suitable for outings in summer (July-August). ), the temperature is the highest and the air is humid, with an average of 25°C~30°C. The cool season (September-November) is the sea season, which is suitable for eating seafood, but swimming is not allowed

Accommodation Guide

①Accommodation in urban area: It is recommended to stay in downtown Dalian or Xinghai Square, with convenient transportation and convenient shopping in the business district

②Accommodation in Jinshitan Beach: If you just want to go to the beach and like resort hotels, it is recommended Living in Jinshitan

Disadvantages: It is far from the city, and there are few restaurants to choose from

③ Accommodation in Lushun: If you just want to visit the scenic spots in Lushun, I don’t recommend staying here. Bian, because it is far from the city and the transportation is inconvenient, it is recommended to travel to and from Dalian on the same day

Transportation

High-speed rail: Dalian Station is close to the city center, you can choose to start from Dalian Station 1 Airport: Not far from the city, accessible by Metro No. 2 Metro: There are four completed and operational trams that can basically meet travel needs Trams: Retro trams that you must take when coming to Dalian

Notes on Dalian travel Things to note

1. Don’t buy tickets from people at the entrance of attractions. Buy tickets at regular places. 2. If you want to swim on the beach in Dalian, go to Jinshatan Beach. The sand is real. 3. If you want to see the sea, it is recommended to go to Jinshi. Beach or Bangchui Island Beach 4. Don’t go to Dalian’s Dashi Clothing Wholesale City. 5. It’s best not to go to the Oktoberfest in summer. The price is high and the food quality is average. 6. The prices of items sold in scenic spots and roadside shops are generally higher than Prices in local town stores are much more expensive

7. You must eat seafood in Dalian. Tourists should not eat too much at first, as it may cause acclimatization

8. Those who don’t want to tan Babies, be sure to wear sunscreen. 9. Xinghai Park is a must-see attraction in Dalian. The fountain show at night is also great. 10. The night view of Dalian is worth seeing. Go to the TV Tower Observation Deck on the Green Mountain of Labor Park. 11. Many tourists know this. Dalian's Laohu Beach, in fact, the Fisherman's Wharf in Laohu Beach is less crowded and beautiful, which is very suitable for taking pictures

12. In addition to the exciting amusement park at Golden Pebble Beach, the surrounding Mystery of Life Museum is also worth visiting

13. Dalian stew is a special delicacy of Dalian, as well as seaweed buns. 14. There are jellyfish in some waters, which can be poisonous if they sting you. Please ask before entering the water

Dalian food recommendations

1. Seaweed buns: not only delicious, but also nutritious

2. Grilled fish fillets: a famous snack in Dalian, Liaoning, with delicious characteristics. The meat of horse noodles is tender and white, fresh but not greasy, and contains high protein

3. Sea jelly: it is a Dalian specialty snack mixed with sea jelly, which is more refreshing and tender than the Yuandou jelly commonly eaten by Beijingers.

4. Dalian shrimp paste: It tastes delicious when paired with scallions and Dalian-specific fish pancakes. There is also canned shrimp paste, which is not highly rated by Dalian locals.

5. Razor clam noodles: Dalian razor clams are the freshest seafood, surpassing all seafood and ranking first. The noodles made with them are really delicious

6 , Stewed subs: unique to Dalian, sweet potatoes are processed into starch and cut into small cubes, and fried in a flat-bottomed oil pan. The resulting biscuits are charred on the outside and tender on the inside. Put them in a bowl and add seasonings. It is very suitable for Dalian people. taste.

7. Dalian Teppanyaki Squid: It is a famous local snack. The squid is crispy, tender and refreshing, spicy and delicious, red and attractive, and has an unforgettable aftertaste.

8. Salted fish cakes: Fish is a sea fish in autumn, including stick fish and yellow flowers.

The pancakes are made from aged corn flour mixed with bean flour and white flour. The pancakes are stuck around the pot and have a fisherman’s flavor. They are salty and delicious!

Dalian Four Days and Three Nights Itinerary

DAY 1: Arrive in Dalian → pick up by private car → check into the hotel

DAY 2: Lushun Military Port No. 1 Museum Scenic Area → Lushun Snake Cultural Center → Xinghai Square → Binhai Road → Hudiao Square → Yanwoling No. 1 North Bridge

DAY 3: Jinshitan Smooth Sailing Square→Jinshifan Square→Russian Style Street DAY 4: Shengya Ocean World→Private car to the airport→Return home

Dalian five-day and four-night route

DAY 1: Arrive in Dalian → pick up by private car → check into the hotel

DAY 2: Lushun Military Port No. 1 Museum Scenic Area → Lushun Snake Cultural Center → Xinghai Square → Binhai Road → Hudiao Square → Yanwoling No. 1 North Bridge

DAY 3: Lianhua Mountain → Beidaqiao, Yibang Island, Old Pier Scenic Area, Fisherman’s Wharf → Venice Water City

DAY 4: Golden Pebble Beach, Smooth Sailing Square, Golden Stone Sail Square, and Russian style Street DAY 5: Shengya Ocean World→Private car to the airport→Return home

Sps: For those who are visiting Dalian for the first time and are not familiar with the attractions and transportation routes, it is recommended that you go with a reliable local tour group , let professional people do the professional things. You don’t need to worry about food, accommodation, transportation, tickets, etc. You just need to enjoy the holiday and play along. It saves you worry, effort, money, and you have a lot of fun!