Autumn in Dalian will captivate you

Five-Day In-Depth Autumn Viewing Guide in Dalian 🗺️ Highlights of the Itinerary Immersive Autumn Scenery Experience: Covering four major themed scenes of mountains and sea, ancient architecture, red leaves, and ginkgo, avoiding crowds and popular spots. History and Nature Intertwined: Lushun Naval Port, Russo-Japanese War sites, and the Golden Coast with Binhai Road create a dialogue across time and space. Light Luxury Accommodation Experience: Stay at Ctrip 5-Diamond hotels throughout, balancing comfort and convenience. 📅 Daily Itinerary Details D1: Arrive in Dalian · First Encounter with Autumn Colors Morning: 24-hour airport/train station pickup, check in to a 5-Diamond hotel near Xinghai Square Afternoon Free Activities: Xinghai Square: Feed the seagulls, check in at the century-old city sculpture, autumn lawns golden like a carpet. Binhai Road Boardwalk: Walk or bike, sea breeze on your face, red leaves dotting the coastline. Dinner Recommendation: Pinhailou (Xinghai Branch), must-try sea urchin dumplings and three-flavor steamed jelly. D2: Lushun In-Depth · History and Autumn Dance Together Morning: Lushun Port: Climb Baiyu Mountain to overlook the naval port panorama, autumn pine forests green contrasting with gray-white warships. Russo-Japanese Prison Site Museum: Ginkgo leaves fall beside red brick buildings, enhancing the sense of historical gravity. Lunch: Lushun specialty farmhouse feast (recommended “Taiyanggou Old Restaurant”), try salted fish pancakes and iron pot stewed fish. Afternoon: Taiyanggou Colorful Leaf Avenue: Taiguang Street and Xinhua Street with intertwined ginkgo and maple leaves, check in at the “Shunxing Xunsheng” art installation. Chuangguandong Film Base: Republic of China style buildings, wear a qipao for vintage photo shoots. Dongjiguan Mountain Scenic Area: Hike the North Fortress, learn about “Half of Modern Chinese History,” autumn forests ablaze with color. D3: Mountain and Sea Romance · Popular Check-in Day Morning: Xinghai Bay Cross-Sea Bridge: Morning run or bike ride from 7:00-8:00, capture the sunrise light and shadow of the “Sea Dragon.” Xinghai Square: Second check-in, feed seagulls, enjoy amusement facilities (optional). Lunch: Dalian Old Restaurant (Xinghai Branch), try cherry pork and scallion-braised sea cucumber. Afternoon: Binhai Road Hiking: From Bangchuidao to Haizhiyun section, alternating red leaves, pine forests, and reefs, dense photo spots. Bangchuidao: Take an electric cart deep into the scenic area, autumn tranquility at the seaside bathing beach, shoot “loneliness” themed photos on the reefs. Donggang Yacht Marina: Sail out on a sailboat to feed seagulls, framed with Venetian-style water city architecture. Dinner: “Lambach” Western restaurant inside Oriental Water City, dine while watching gondola cruises. D4: Jinshitan · Autumn Whispers of the Golden Coast Morning: Tongniuling Scenic Area: Climb to the UFO observation deck, overlook the autumn panorama of Jinzhou District, mountain red leaves gradually dyeing. Yifan Fengshun Square: Take photos in front of the giant sailboat sculpture, symbolizing a smooth journey. Lunch: Jinshitan Fisherman’s Home, try seaweed buns and spicy stir-fried clams. Afternoon: Jinshiyuan Park: Explore the “Turtle Back Stone” geological wonder, autumn reeds swaying in the wind. Shengtang Lanshan Pedestrian Street: Wear Hanfu and stroll the Tang-style market street, taste Dalian old dish “Snow Cotton Red Bean Paste.” Ten-Mile Golden Coast: Walk the fine soft sandy beach, collect shells, build sand sculptures, the sunset light and shadow are stunning. D5: Return · Free Activities · Take Away Autumn Memories Morning Free Activities: Nanshan Style Street: Ginkgo leaves fall beside Japanese old buildings, enjoy slow autumn time in cafes. Dalian Botanical Garden: Maple, maple trees, and ginkgo blend into a palette, perfect for forest-style photos. Xiongdong Street (optional): Mechanical bear-themed street, great for young visitors to check in. Lunch: Nanshan “No. 77 Luoka” Cafe, light meal + coffee, enjoy the last moments. Afternoon: According to flight/train time, transfer to airport/train station, end of the trip. 🍁 This autumn, let Dalian’s red leaves and sea breeze weave an unforgettable travel memory for you!