Dalian Island Self-Driving Tour Guide: Must-visit Islands when Traveling

How can you not visit the islands when traveling to Dalian? So what are the islands in Dalian that are worth visiting? Next, I will introduce it in detail to my friends. You can go there by self-driving. Please see below for the details of the self-driving route. 1. Changxing Island

The fifth largest island in China, second only to Taiwan, Hainan, Chongming and Zhoushan Island in area. The island is located in the Bohai Sea southwest of Wafangdian City. There are two bridges connecting the island to the mainland. Changxing Island is currently a national-level port-facing industrial zone. While large investments are being made to develop industrial construction, Changxing Island's tourism construction is also in full swing. "Hengshan Yuanyuan" and "Longkou Ganquan" are one of the "Eight Scenic Spots of Fuzhou" (Fuzhou is another name for Wafangdian City).

Route: The self-driving route is from Dalian to Shenyang-Dalian Expressway and then to Laohutun Road. Because there is a bridge connected to the mainland, it is very convenient to get on and off the island. 2. Xizhong Island

Located in Wafangdian Interchange Island Township, its name during the Ming and Qing Dynasties was Lotus Island. The reason for its name is that overlooking the entire island, the island blooms like a lotus in the blue Bohai Sea. It is the only one among all the bathing beaches in Dalian where you can see the sunset. It is also the only island in China that can be reached by car along the Salt Bank Highway. The beach on Xizhong Island is sandy, and the 4-kilometer winding beach is sprinkled with golden sunshine.

Route: The self-driving route is from the Paotai Town exit of the Shenyang-Dalian Expressway, and goes straight to Wafangdian Huidao Township. You can reach Xizhong Island via Xitun. According to Dalian, it is 140 kilometers away and the distance is about 2 hours. 3. Caishen Island

Caishen Island is located in the north of Chang County. It is a small island in the sea. The island covers an area of ??2 million square meters and has 30,000 acres of high-quality sea area. Nowadays, Caishen Island has sea-view beach houses, tatami villas facing the sea, and various fishing and recreational facilities. The biggest feature of Caishen Island is the gentle water flow in the sea, numerous reefs, abundant underwater seaweed, and abundant plankton, which is very suitable for sea cucumbers. growth.

Route: Drive to the God of Wealth Island by car, starting from Dalian, passing through Huanghai Avenue, exiting Xingshutun Road in Jinzhou, and boarding the boat at Xingshutun Port. There are boats every morning and afternoon. It takes half an hour by speedboat and one and a half hours by big boat. 4. Dachangshan Island

It is the seat of Changhai County, so it is an island with relatively mature urban supporting facilities among the Dalian islands. Dachangshan Island is rich in natural tourism resources and has undulating mountains. The Qixiang Garden located at the southern end of Dachangshan Island is the most worth visiting attraction on the island. It covers an area of ??more than 6,600 square meters and is dedicated to the patron saint of fishermen - the Goddess of the Sea.

Routes: There are three routes to travel to Dachangshan Island. You can take the Zhangzi Island Express at Dalian Port and stop at Guanglu Island on the way. You can also take a boat at Jinshitan Port. You can also take off from Pikou on Huanghai Avenue and take a slow boat ride from Pikou Port in about 1 hour. 5. Xiaochangshan Island

Xiaochangshan Island is located in the middle of the Changshan Islands in the northern waters of the Yellow Sea. It is named because the island is long, narrow and mountainous, echoing the Dachangshan Island and being smaller in area. The coast here has deep water, many reefs, and fast currents, making it very suitable for sea fishing. It is known as the "No. 1 Fishing Island in the Yellow Sea". The Golden Beach Bathing Beach on Xiaochangshan Island is known as the "First Beach in Southern Liaoning". It is home to the Dalian Changhai Marine Precious Biological Nature Reserve, and has been rated as "AAA Tourist Attraction", "National Marine Park" and other titles.

Route: It only takes 5 minutes to sail from Xiaochangshan Island to Dachangshan Island, and the ro-ro ship leaves every 15 minutes. 6. Guanglu Island

Guanglu Island is located in the west of Changshan Islands. It consists of 23 islands, tuos and reefs, with a land area of ??32 square kilometers. It faces Jinshitan Tourist Resort and Pulandian City across the sea, and is known as the "Gateway of Dalian". Guanglu Island is rich in tourism resources. The beach combines sea bathing, beach bathing and sun bathing. The classic activities of island tourism are going to the sea, fishing, swimming, barbecue, playing beach volleyball, and playing beach football. Shengdayuan Travel Agency has been engaged in island tourism projects for many years and can provide tourists with personalized services.

Route: The self-driving route is to take the Yellow Sea Avenue, exit at Pikou Port, and take a boat from Pikou Port to the island. There are also ships to Guanglu Island from Jinshitan Port. 7. Neptune Nine Islands

Dalian's Neptune Nine Islands are located in the northern part of the Yellow Sea, opposite the Changshan Islands to the south, across the sea from the Korean Peninsula to the east, and 12 nautical miles away from Zhuang River in the north. Neptune Nine Islands is a national 3A tourist attraction, a national island forest park, the most beautiful leisure village in the country, a national agricultural tourism demonstration site, and a Dalian Marine Landscape Nature Reserve. The atmospheric environment and seawater quality here have reached the first-class national standards, and it is known as "natural air conditioner" and "natural oxygen bar".

Route: From Dalian, take the Huanghai Avenue Expressway to Zhuanghe Port Pier, take a boat at Zhuanghe Port Pier, and you will arrive after two sailings. 8. Zhangzi Island

Zhangzi Island is located at 39° north latitude, the southernmost tip of the Changshan Islands on the east side of the Liaodong Peninsula. It stands in the depths of the vast Yellow Sea and is famous for its rich production of wrinkled abalone, sea cucumber and other precious marine treasures. Famous at home and abroad, it is known as "Dazhai on the Sea", "Pearl of the Yellow Sea" and "Undersea Bank". The island has high mountains and dense forests, rugged mountains and intertwined valleys. It is not only the main marine fishery resource area and marine biogeographic population gene bank of the North Yellow Sea, but also has the largest modern marine ranch in Asia. There is also a "Fishermen's Festival" on the island. During the festival, there are activities such as visiting mariculture, island and underwater scenery, water yachts, and fishermen's celebrations.

Route: Currently, high-speed boats, catamarans, yachts and other waterways can be used to enter the island from Dalian Port, Pikou Port, Xingshutun Port, and Xinghaiwan Yacht Marina. Moreover, it only takes 1 hour and 40 minutes from Dalian Port to Zhangzi Island. With more flights and direct flights, it is as fast, convenient and comfortable as taking a bus on the sea.