Xinghai Park is truly idyllic during the off-season.

🎫 Free ⏱️ Open all day I happened to have a sunny day a few days ago, so I took my camera and visited Xinghai Park, a place I hadn't been to in years. I discovered that it's incredibly beautiful in winter! After all these years, I still fall in love with Dalian over and over again. The light around 4pm is especially soft, and the sky and sea are crystal clear without any haze. I strolled along the coastline from Xinghai Bathing Beach to the other side of the park, ending at the gate of Sun Asia Ocean World. The photos from the second one onwards are arranged according to my route, taken as I walked. When I got tired, I just sat by the sea for a while. Except for the strong wind, everything was perfect. The Ferris wheel by the sea is a real photography gem; close-ups, long shots, and detailed shots all turn out great. Seagulls also flock along the coast, and as soon as you offer them some food, they'll start their circling flight performance. I hadn't seen the postcard and lighthouse in pictures seven and eight before, so I don't know when they were built. If you're traveling, you can set aside an hour or two to explore Xinghai Park. If you still have energy, you can continue from Sun Asia Ocean World towards Xinghai Park; the scenery along the way is also very nice. 📷 Fujifilm XS20