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Dalian city self-guided tour guide

Day 1: Stroll on the golden beach and explore the magical ocean

When Dalian is mentioned, the first thing that pops up in many people’s minds is The word is "sea", and Xinghai is the most famous attraction in Dalian, including Xinghai Park. There are three main parts: Xinghai Bay and Xinghai Square. No matter day or night, Xinghai is very suitable for sightseeing. There are many tourist facilities near the Centennial City Sculpture for fun at night. Dalian people like to walk. If you are new to Dalian, you may feel tired from walking. It is recommended to rent a bicycle at Xinghai Square to explore.

Blow the sea breeze at the beach, step on the beach, or go to the aquarium to watch marine animals. Feel the charm of this northern romantic city among the golden beaches, large green spaces and countless squares...

Recommended route: Xinghai Park - Shengya Ocean World - Xinghai Bay - —Centennial City Sculpture—Xinghai Square—Convention and Exhibition Center

Day 2: Surrounding the city by mountains and rivers

To see Dalian, you need to see it from all directions, including sea, land and air. The two-day trip to Dalian is mainly to visit the square and Binhai Road, which are the most unique places in Dalian. It is definitely a worthwhile trip.

Dalian’s large and small squares are like pearls dotted in every corner of the city. After visiting Xinghai Square on the first day, it is best to go to the bustling areas such as People’s Square, Zhongshan Square, and Harbor Square on the second day. have a look. Binhai Road is also known as Dalian's Lover's Road and Lover's Road. Binhai Road is surrounded by mountains on one side and the sea on the other. The distance between the mountains and the sea is very close, almost walking through the mountains next to the sea. The view is excellent during the day and is also suitable for watching the sunrise and sunset.

Recommended route: People's Square - Forest Zoo - Fujiazhuang - Bird's Nest Ridge - Beida Bridge - Laohu Beach - Fisherman's Wharf - Bangchui Island - Harbor Plaza - Zhongshan Square< /p>

Day 3: Recommended itineraries for theme tours

Generally, when visiting Dalian, the main purpose is to see the sea. You can basically feel the style of Dalian in two days. If you stay in Dalian for a few more days, you can explore some Dalian themed routes in depth. For example, a day trip to Dalian Golden Pebble Beach Discovery Kingdom, or a slightly farther scenic spot around Dalian, the military port of Lushun, which is a beautiful bay full of history. Of course, if you have that leisurely feeling, it would also be a great experience to watch the sunrise and sunset on the beach in Dalian, or choose some small and exquisite romantic street art shops.

Dalian has a complete range of guesthouses, hotels, and inns of various grades, which can meet the needs of different tourists. The price of a standard room in an ordinary hotel in Dalian is usually between 150-350 yuan in the peak season and between 100-200 yuan in the off-season. Dalian also has low-end hotels and guest houses to choose from. Room prices in peak seasons generally range from 50 to 150 yuan, which is relatively affordable and suitable for backpackers.

Recommended accommodation

Dalian Dehe Guesthouse

Dalian Dehe Guesthouse is adjacent to the Dalian Seaport Passenger Terminal, only a 5-minute drive away; it is connected to Dalian Airport in the west by car Less than 15 minutes; less than 100 meters away from Dalian's largest small commodity wholesale market - Shuangxing Commodity City, Zhenfu Wholesale King, Triumph Plaza and other large shopping malls; the light rail terminal, bus station, long-distance passenger transport station and Dalian Railway Station are nearby It's so close, only a 5-minute walk away. Travel and sightseeing are infinitely convenient; maritime transportation will add more choices for you when traveling.

Address: 17-1, Shuangxing Fortune Street, Xigang District, Dalian City (turn left 50 meters from Zhenfu Building)

Price: Standard room 80 Yuan/day

Dalian Nanshan International Youth Hostel

Address: No. 114, Mingze Street, Zhongshan District, Dalian City, Liaoning Province

Price: 60 yuan/day for a multi-person room

Dalian Haiyun International Youth Hostel

Address: No. 104, No. 667 Jiefang Road, Zhongshan District, Dalian City, Liaoning Province

Price: Multi-person room 60 yuan/day

Beautiful International Youth Hostel

Address: No. 8-A, Zhongxia Garden, No. 133, Bayi Road, Xigang District, Dalian City, Liaoning Province

Price: 60 yuan/day for a multi-person room

Dalian Weiwo Youth Hotel

Recommended authentic restaurants in Dalian

Wanbao Seafood Restaurant— —Dalian Landmark Hotel

The environment here is good, the service is good, the ingredients are good, and the food is good. The price is a bit expensive, but you can taste the most authentic seafood in Dalian here

Address: Zhongshan, Dalian No. 108, Jiefang Road, District (near Labor Park)

Zhonghailou - Traditional Dalian Seafood Dishes

A seafood restaurant located near Xinghai Square, especially recommending the seafood buffet, with high quality and price Reasonable price, 130 yuan/person

Address: No. 68, Area E, Xinghai Plaza, No. 58 Lianshan Street, Shahekou District, Dalian

68-86 Dalian Old Restaurant—Traditional Dalian Old Cuisine< /p>

Recommended are scallops with scallion oil, fish-flavored shrimps, sweet and sour croaker, braised fish fillets, and cherry meat

Address: No. 3, Xinsheng Street, Zhongshan District, behind Wanquan Hot Spring Club

Lvda Impression Restaurant

Delicious and inexpensive Dalian cuisine, recommended meat stone pot, sea urchin and tofu

Address: Chenxi Plaza, No. 688 Zhongshan Road, Shahekou District Fourth floor of the shopping mall

Edomae Japanese Food

It is a very good choice to eat Japanese food in Dalian, it is more authentic and authentic

Address: Zhongshan District 8th Floor, Swish Hotel, No. 21 Wuhui Road

Recommended snacks in Dalian

Meng Ge Braised Zi

It would be a pity not to eat braised rice in Dalian. Meng Ge’s Braised Zi is a big secret. Meng Ge’s Braised Zi has a variety of packages. We recommend the 7 yuan deluxe package, the combination of Braised Beancurd and Beef Balls

Address: No. 261 Zhongshan Road, Xigang District, Changchun Near Parkson Road

Squash balls at No. 2 station

The squid balls at No. 2 station are the most famous octopus dumplings shop in Dalian. You can see genuine octopus dumplings. I recommend the octopus dumplings. Beef Rolls with Enoki Mushrooms

Address: Opposite Dalian Shopping Mall, No. 1 Qingsan Street, Zhongshan District

糯米香

If you love sweets, you must not miss the Nuomi Xiang Red bean porridge and fried yuanxiao

Address: No. 198, Changjiang Road, Zhongshan District, diagonally across from Haiyuan Electronic City/1F, Minyong Building, No. 60 Xi'an Road, Shahekou District (near May Fourth Square)

You must try Dalian Teppanyaki Squid, which is famous in China, but you must keep your eyes open to choose fresh ingredients when eating squid

Address: Any food stall Can you find this product

Dalian Food Street Recommendation

Qingyun 58 Leisure Food Street

The perfect fusion of food and leisure, perfectly located in Qingyun Linhai Community, Zhongshan District, Dalian Dijiao is a great place where you can enjoy delicious food in peace of mind while being close to the bustling city center. Whether you like hot pot barbecue or coffee and tea, you will find what you want here.

Food Recommendations: Jinchen Yipin Barbeque, Dingdingxiang Hot Pot, Small Town Fishing Port, Daliang Bone Restaurant

Taiyuan Street Barbeque Food Street

What if you go to Dalian in summer? If you can't miss barbecue, you will definitely find your favorite barbecue restaurant on Taiyuan Street. Breathe in the memory of roasted lamb, listen to the wonderful sound of the lamb sizzling on the charcoal fire, and drink a fresh beer. Only worthy of Xia Tian.

Dalian Bathing Beach Recommendations and Precautions

Comparison of Characteristics of Beaches

1. Water Quality

Bangchui Island Bathing Beach: The sea water is almost It is not polluted and the water quality is clear and clean.

Fujiazhuang Beach: The water quality is clean and the transparency can reach more than 3 meters.

Golden Beach Beach: The water quality is excellent.

2. Water depth

Free swimming type: Fujiazhuang Beach, deep water bathing beach, the bottom of the sea is shaped like a pot, and the underwater slope is large. There are rapids outside the 150-meter warning line of the bathing beach. Please be reminded. Attention bathers. Bangchui Island Bathing Beach has a larger slope from north to south, with deeper water and smooth current on the north side.

Water play type: Xiajiahezi Seaside Park Bathing Beach is only a few dozen meters offshore and only waist deep. It is calm and calm. It is called a "natural swimming pool" and is especially suitable for children to play in the water and beginners to practice. The bathhouse is still under construction, so visitors must bring their own food and swimming gear. Daheishi Beach has flat beaches and gentle waves, mainly shallow shoals, with steady currents.

3. Beach

Golden Pebble Beach Shili Gold Coast Bathing Beach: Shili Gold Coast can accommodate 100,000 tourists. The beach is flat and has gentle waves, and is paved with artificial fine sand. It is the centerpiece of the "Beach Culture Festival" Main venue.

Xiajiahezi Seaside Park Bathing Beach: The beach is soft and uniform fine sand and mud, soft and comfortable.

Xinghaiwan Beach: The entire beach is paved with high-quality sand transported from Beidaihe, up to 3 meters thick.

Daheishi Beach: It used to be a sandy beach. The sand is fine and the human body is very comfortable.

4. Scenery

Bangchui Island Bathing Beach: The bathing beach is surrounded by undulating mountains, dense trees, and steep cliffs. The famous Bangchui Island State Guesthouse was the summer resort for national leaders.

Golden Pebble Beach Shili Gold Coast Bathing Beach: Shili Gold Coast has various styles, and the beautiful natural scenery and modern artificial landscape are perfectly integrated.

5. Price

Daheishi Beach: Free admission, free parking, shower only costs 3 yuan, high cost performance.

Other free bathing beaches in the city: Jinshitan Shili Gold Coast Bathing Beach, Fujiazhuang Beach, Silver Beach Bathing Beach, Xinghai Park Bathing Beach, Xinghaiwan Beach, and Xiajiahezi Beach Park Bathing Beach.

Bathhouse Recommendations

Shuangtaigou Bathhouse: The water quality and sand quality are quite good, the beach is gentle and the water depth is moderate. Take the "Jianshe Street-Daheishi" bus and get off at Qiaotou Station.

Xiaofujiazhuang Bathing Beach: There are fewer tourists, it is relatively clean and the transportation is convenient. Take various buses and get off at Fujiazhuang Station and walk for about 15 minutes to get there.

Xiaogangzi Bathing Beach: The water is clear and the sand is clear, and the bathing beach is clean and tidy. Take various buses and get off at Fujiazhuang Station and walk for about 30 minutes.

Poshiwan Bathing Beach: less pollution and clear water quality. Take the express train and get off at Development Zone Station, transfer to Route 2 or Route 5 and get off at Boshiwan Bathing Beach.

Tahewan Bathing Beach: complete facilities, clear water and white sand. Take the bus from Heishijiao to Lushun South Road and get off at Tahewan, or take the bus from Zhanbei Square to Lushun and get off at Tahewan Bathing Beach Station.

Qipan Bathing Beach: The water quality is clean, there are few tourists, and it is clean and tidy. Take Yuanda Bus (Beigangqiao Changke to Qipan) and get off at the terminal.

Bathhouse Classification Recommendations

Jinshitan Shili Gold Coast Bathhouse: Units and Groups (the bathhouse offers a wealth of group entertainment projects).

Fujiazhuang Beach: For those with good swimming skills (the sea water is deep, suitable for those with advanced skills).

Golden Beach and Silver Beach Bathing Beach: local tourists (convenient transportation).

Xinghai Park Bathing Beach: Foreign tourists (located in Xinghai Park, close to Xinghai Bay and other tourist attractions).

Xinghaiwan Beach: Foreign tourists (located in Xinghai Square, the largest square in Asia, the night view of the bathing beach is the most charming).

Bangchui Island Bathing Beach: Self-driving people (the scenery along the way is beautiful and suitable for driving, there is no direct bus for the time being).

Xiajiahezi Seaside Park Bathing Beach: Beginners and children (the waves are gentle, the beach is flat, the water is shallow and the slope is gentle, relatively safe).

Daheishi Beach: Gatherings with friends and family (affordable).

Notes on bathing beaches

1. There are many bathing beaches in Dalian, but due to different geographical locations, the depth of the sea water and the surrounding environment, special attention should be paid to safety when swimming. Due to the relationship between tides and floods, there will be a certain impact on the flatness of the beach bottom and the water depth, so be careful.

2. Pay special attention to choking when swimming. For safety reasons, it is best to swim in well-managed bathing beaches because there are certain protection measures and rescue personnel there.

In August, the number of jellyfish in the sea begins to increase. It is best to prepare some alum or strong soapy water before going into the sea, which can relieve pain in case of being stung.

4. Things to note about each bathhouse:

The beach at Xinghai Park Bathhouse is a mixture of gravel and pebbles, and the water near the water is turbid. It is advisable to swim in, but not Swimmers beware.

The waters of Xinghaiwan Beach are shallow, the slope of the seabed is gentle, and the management is good. It is a good place for swimming.

Bangchui Island Bathing Beach has even gravel, clear, cool, and pollution-free water, but the beach is steeper, the water level is deep, and there are rapids.

Fujiazhuang Bathing Beach has moderate gravel and clear water. It has the most tourists in summer and is an ideal place for swimming. However, there are rapids in the water 100 meters away from the coast, so special attention must be paid to safety.

Golden Pebble Beach Shili Golden Coast Bathing Beach has a wide sea surface, clean sea water, gentle beach, and a very good environment, but it is far away from the city:

Xiajiahezi Beach has shallow water and fine waves. The bottom of the beach is flat, which is especially suitable for children and beginners to swim. However, the water is shallower at low tide and you have to go about 500 meters to swim.

How to prevent getting lost in Dalian

1. Dalian is a hilly area. Due to the geographical environment and historical reasons, the road layout is basically a comprehensive type composed of radial, checkerboard and road networks. Not due north.

2. With Zhongshan Square as the center: to the east are Siergou, Haizhiyun Plaza, Dalian Port, the branch roads are Lu Xun Road and Renmin Road; to the west are Xinghai Square, and the branch roads are Zhongshan Road; to the south is Laohutan Ocean Park, and branch roads are Jiefang Road and Zhongnan Road; to the north it is connected to Shugang Road, which leads directly from the seaport to the airport.

3. There is a medium-long railway running from east to west in the north of the city; Binhai Road runs from east to west in the south of the city; there is also a northeast road running from Ganjingzi District to the Forest Zoo running north and south.

4. Each square in the city forms a small radiation. Zhongshan Square radiates 10 roads, People's Square radiates 4 roads, and Liberation Square radiates 5 roads.

5. Generally speaking, transportation in Dalian extends in all directions, with connected roads and no dead ends. As long as you grasp the characteristics of the streets, determine the location, and pay attention to the road signs, there will be no problem.

6. Obvious signs: When shopping, you can grab obvious signs as a reference to determine the direction of walking.

For example, the Dalian TV Tower is located on the top of Green Mountain, with a clear goal; the Post and Telecommunications Hub Building is a very beautiful world-famous building that can be seen at a glance; the crystal beads of Youhao Square have a brilliant view, and you will definitely It left a deep impression; the Radio and Television Center Building has a unique architectural style and is very easy to find, etc.

7. Ask for directions: When you are not sure about the road, you can walk a section and ask questions. Dalian people are quite enthusiastic about tourists.

8. Dalian urban traffic maps are posted even at major transportation hubs; traffic police are good guides for tourists; Dalian’s urban area is not large, so taking a taxi to reach your destination is a good way to save time and effort.

Food Safety

In Dalian, special attention should be paid to how to eat raw seafood to ensure safety. Dalian people have a saying of "eating crabs raw and shrimps alive". However, many foreign guests often pay a painful price after eating such a feast, and they often suffer from diarrhea. Therefore, tourists started not to eat too much. In particular, shellfish have a high risk of contamination, so do not eat them raw. From August to September every year, Dalian City explicitly prohibits the sale of offshore seafood products, such as clams, crabs, shrimps, etc., in order to protect the health of consumers.