Xinghai Fantasy Waterfall: A rendezvous of light, shadow, and the Milky Way. Fall into the summer Milky Way of the star sea, fresh and romantic, attracting visitors

**📍 Address**: No. 572 Zhongshan Road, Shahekou District, Dalian (Southwest Intersection) **🎫 Tickets**: Free admission (some attractions like the Shell Museum require separate tickets) **🚇 Transportation**: - **Metro**: Line 1 to "Xinghai Square Station" Exit A, 5-minute walk to the destination. - **Bus**: Routes 16, 18, 22, 23, 202, etc. to "Xinghai Square Station." - **Driving**: Navigate to "Xinghai Square," several parking lots nearby (about 5 RMB/hour). --- **🌟 Must-Visit Attractions** 1. **Centennial City Sculpture and Thousand Footprints Relief** - The core landmark of the square, recording the 100-year history of Dalian’s founding, with 1,000 footprints on the relief symbolizing the city’s development path. - **Best photo spot**: At dusk, when the sunset glow shines on the sculpture, creating beautiful light and shadow. 2. **Xinghai Bay Cross-Sea Bridge** - The longest cross-sea bridge in Asia, recommended to shoot sunrise or dusk from the viewing platform, where sea and sky blend, and the night lights sparkle brilliantly. 3. **Musical Fountain (Summer Only)** - **Time**: 19:00-19:30, 20:00-20:20 (subject to daily announcements). - **Tips**: Arrive early to secure a spot; the fountain combined with lights and music creates a fully romantic atmosphere. 4. **Sun Asia Ocean World (10-minute walk)** - Features a 118-meter underwater tunnel, ideal for family visits (ticket about 220 RMB/person). 5. **Shell Museum** - Shaped like a shell, housing over 6,000 rare shells, perfect for science enthusiasts (ticket 50 RMB). 6. **Binhai Road Hiking** - Start from Xinghai Square, walk or bike along Binhai Road, passing Yanwo Ridge and Beida Bridge, with excellent scenery. --- **🍽️ Food Recommendations** 1. **Seafood Master (Xinghai Square Branch)** - Specializes in steamed seafood and porridge hotpot, recommended dishes include yellow clams and sea urchin, average 150 RMB per person. 2. **68-86 Dalian Old Restaurant** - Authentic Dalian cuisine, must-try dishes are "Three Fresh Steamed Cakes" and "Squirrel Fish," average 80 RMB per person. 3. **Langba Coffee** - Seaside open-air café, signature "Sea Salt Latte" 48 RMB, reserve in advance for a sea view seat. 4. **Night Market Snacks** - Small stalls on the west side of the square offer grilled squid and steamed cakes (10-15 RMB/portion), full of local flavor. --- **📅 Itinerary Suggestions** ✅ **Half-day Tour (Afternoon + Evening)** - 14:00 Arrival → Centennial City Sculpture photo → 16:00 Sun Asia Ocean World → 18:30 Dinner → 19:00 Musical Fountain. ✅ **Full-day Tour (In-depth Experience)** - 9:00 Shell Museum → 11:00 Feeding seagulls → 12:30 Lunch → 14:00 Cross-Sea Bridge viewing → 16:00 Coffee break → 18:30 Fountain night view. ✅ **Two-day Tour (Including Nearby Attractions)** - **Day 1**: Xinghai Square → Binhai Road hiking → Laohutan Ocean Park - **Day 2**: Jinshitan Geological Park → Discovery Kingdom Theme Park. --- **💡 Practical Tips** - **Feeding Seagulls**: Seagulls are active in the morning; you can buy seagull feed (5 RMB/bag) for interaction. - **Weather**: Spring is windy, hats recommended; summer requires sun protection. - **Beer Festival (July-August)**: Xinghai Square hosts an international beer festival, offering a festive atmosphere. - **Best Night View Spots**: The rooftop bar of the Grand Hyatt Hotel or the entrance of the Castle Hotel overlooking the Cross-Sea Bridge. --- **📸 Photo Check-in Spots**: - Cross-Sea Bridge silhouette at dusk - Musical Fountain light show - Centennial City Sculpture and seagull flock