Why Dalian?

🚞🚞Why Dalian? It's the Pearl of the North, where mountains, sea, and city collide in a romantic fusion— 🌆 Vintage trams weave through century-old European architecture, 🌊 winding coastlines embrace azure tides, 🦞 Seafood markets are filled with the fresh flavors of Bohai Bay, 🏰 Castles and lighthouses tell stories at dusk. This is the city closest to "poetry and the distance." --- ### 🌟 **Must-See: Dalian's A and B Sides** **🌊[The Sea]** 1. **Xinghai Square** - Feed the circling seagulls and wait for the orange sunset to sink into the cross-sea bridge. - **Recommended Activity**: Rent a tandem bike and ride along the coast, checking in at the "Infinity" sea art installation. 2. Binhai Road Hiking - From "Laohutan Ocean Park" to "Beida Bridge," with cliffs on the left and blue waves on the right, every step is a postcard view. - **Hidden Photo Spot**: Yanwoling Wedding Park, where the cliffside sea-view platform offers cinematic shots. 3. **Jinshitan Geological Wonders** - The 600-million-year-old "Dinosaur Exploring the Sea" and "Turtleback Stone" make you feel like you're in a sci-fi movie. - **Extra Fun**: Discover Kingdom Theme Park, where roller coasters and waves provide a double thrill! 🏛️[The City] 1. Zhongshan Square Buildings - Surrounded by Renaissance and Baroque-style old buildings, every snapshot has a vintage film feel. - *Experience Bonus*: Take a ride on the clanging 201 vintage tram (the wooden carriage is super healing!). 2. **Lushun Port** - Half of modern history is frozen here: the former site of the Japanese-Russian Prison, the thousand-year-old mummy at Lushun Museum, and the lighthouse at the Yellow Sea-Bohai Sea boundary. - **Lesser-Known Photo Spot**: Taiyanggou Old Street, with Republic of China-style buildings and ginkgo leaves everywhere (a must-see in autumn!). 3. **Donggang Venice Water City** - Take a gondola ride through the European-style castles, and watch the music fountain light up the entire bay at night. --- ### 🦐 **The Taste of 39°N** 🔥 **Must-Eat List**: - Morning Market Delights: Seaweed buns, salted fish cakes, and braised rice cakes (with sesame paste and garlic sauce!) - Seafood Feast: Steamed sea urchin, charcoal-grilled oysters, and spicy clams (recommended: "Zhenghuangqi" or buy fresh at the market and have it cooked at a restaurant) - Northeastern Classics: Sweet and sour pork, iron pot stewed fish with corn cakes, and Dalian old yogurt 📍 **Foodie Spots**: Xian Road Night Market (snack paradise), Zhongyuan Snack Street (local canteen), Changxingli (artistic food complex) --- ### 📌 **Travel Tips** ✅ Best Season: May to October (a summer resort, with swimming in July and August) 🚇 Transportation: Subway covers the main urban area, taxi rides between attractions cost no more than CNY 30, and Lushun requires light rail or self-driving. 🏨 Accommodation: Xinghai/Qingniwa Bridge business district is convenient, Donggang is great for sea views at night, and Jinshitan is recommended for resort hotels. ⚠️ Note: Sun protection at the beach! Non-slip shoes in rocky areas! Compare prices when buying seafood!