The Top 5 Must-Visit Places in Liaoning

🔥 Must-Check Spots｜Snap Movie-Like Photos** 1. **Dalian Jinshitan (Golden Pebble Beach)** - **Free Golden Coast**: 4.5 km of fine soft sand beach, enjoy jet skiing, shell collecting🦀, and at low tide, encounter the "geological wonder" Jinshitan Park. - **Popular Photo Spot**: South Bridge of Sea Cave with blue railings + turquoise sea, perfect for Japanese-style shots that go viral! Capture breathtaking sunsets🌇 in the evening. 2. **Anshan Qianshan Mountain** - **"Northeast’s Number One Fairy Mountain"**: Climb Wufoding Peak to see the sea of clouds, pear blossoms like snow in June, cable car to mid-mountain⛰️, easy for lazy travelers. - **Hidden Activities**: Soak in Tanggangzi Hot Springs at the foot of the mountain♨️, sulfur pools for anti-inflammation + silica pools for beauty, only about 50 RMB per person for a great experience. 3. **Panjin Red Beach** (September-October only) - **World Wonder**: Suaeda salsa turns the entire tidal flat red, egrets fluttering, perfect for shooting a National Geographic-style cover! 4. **Xingcheng Ancient City** - **Time Travel to the Ming Dynasty**: More complete city walls than Xi’an, listen to the ancient bell tower chime at 7 AM, eat 5 RMB/bowl of Hongluoxian dried tofu on 4 old streets! --- **🍖 Foodie Hits｜Devour the Night Market for 20 RMB per Person** - **Dalian Night Market**: Mengge Menzi (sweet potato noodles + seafood sauce), grilled squid tentacles🦑, all filling for 10 RMB. - **Anshan Legendary Snacks**: Niuzhuang stuffed pancakes with thin crust and big filling, Haicheng chive and shrimp filling💥 bursting with juice! Pair with mutton soup for a soul-stirring experience. - **Dandong Goryeo Street**: Stuff yourself with Goryeo hot pot for 40 RMB, stir-fried yellow clams and cuttlefish so fresh it’ll blow your mind! --- **💰 Budget Travel Tips｜Enjoy 5 Days for 1500 RMB** - **Transport**: High-speed train between cities in 1.5 hours (Shenyang → Dalian second class seat ￥100), city buses for 1 RMB to explore. - **Accommodation**: Budget guesthouses ￥120/night, recommended Dalian “Seabreeze Guesthouse” (near Zhongshan Square), Anshan Qianshan farmhouse (includes kang bed + iron pot stew). - **Tickets**: Panjin Red Beach ￥120, Qianshan off-season ￥60, buy the “Anxiang Zhiyou” card on WeChat for ￥188 to access 19 attractions! --- **⚠️ Pitfall Avoidance｜Local Insider Tips** 1. **Avoid Overcharging**: Check seafood markets by poking holes to drain water after purchase! Don’t trust “low-price one-day tours” at scenic spots. 2. **Travel Off-Peak**: Avoid crowds in early June before summer vacation, seafood is fattest in September🦀. 3. **Kid-Friendly Spots**: Watch beluga whales kiss at Dalian Laohutan Ocean Park, dig for clams and play in the sand at Jinshitan, let the kids burn off energy.