Dalian Fisherman's Wharf｜A Romantic Collision of European-style Town and Fishing Port

Dalian Fisherman's Wharf ✨ 📍 Address: Binhai East Road, Zhongshan District, Dalian, Liaoning Province ⏰ Opening Hours: Open all day (Recommended visit time: 2-3 hours) 🎫 Admission: Free 🆓 🚇 Transportation: Metro Line 5 "Hutan New Area Station" Exit D, 10-15 minutes walk / Bus No. 2/712 direct to "Fisherman's Wharf" stop 👉 Must-visit reasons: ▫️ Colorful European-style buildings – perfect for photos 📸 ▫️ The lively atmosphere of fishing boats returning to port 🚢 ▫️ Unbeatable sea views + stunning sunsets 🌅 ▫️ Artsy shops + seaside bookstore 📚 🌊 Best time to visit: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Avoids harsh midday light and allows you to see the sunset + fishing boats returning) 🚶‍♀️ Recommended itinerary: Arrive at 3 PM ➡️ Take photos of European-style buildings ➡️ Explore creative shops ➡️ Rest at Cat’s Sky City Bookstore ➡️ Capture panoramic views of Lingjiao Bay (1 hour before sunset) ➡️ Watch the sunset and night view at the wharf 📸 Photo tips: • Light-colored clothes work best with colorful houses 👗 • Silhouettes of the lighthouse at dusk create a great atmosphere 🌉 • Use a telephoto lens to shoot the whole wharf panorama at Lingjiao Bay (navigate to "Laohutan Citizen Fitness Center") 🍽️ Food recommendations: • Pinhailou (time-honored seafood restaurant) • Seaside café for a super romantic sunset view～ ⚠️ Notes: • It can be windy by the sea, remember to bring a jacket 🧥 • Wear comfortable flat shoes (many stone paths) • You can bring bread crumbs to feed the seagulls 🍞 This place perfectly blends the lively fishing port atmosphere with European style! Promise me you must come see the colorful wharf at sunset—it’s breathtakingly beautiful 😍