Dalian Comprehensive Travel Guide: Seaside Charm + Food Delights, 3-5 Day Itinerary You Can Follow

Xinghai Square: Located at No. 572 Zhongshan Road, Shahekou District, it is one of the world's largest city squares. Here you can enjoy sea views and night views, and at certain times of the year, you can feed the seagulls. • Bangchui Island: Located at No. 1 Yingbin Road, Zhongshan District, it is an isolated island in the sea. The island boasts beautiful scenery, fine sand, and clear water, making it a great place for leisure and vacation. • Tiger Beach Ocean Park: Situated in the central part of the southern coast of Dalian, it is a national 5A-level tourist attraction. It features multiple venues including a polar aquarium, a coral aquarium, and an aviary, where you can enjoy exciting marine animal performances. • Jinshitan Resort Area: Located on the Yellow Sea coast of the Liaodong Peninsula, it is a national scenic spot and a national 5A-level tourist attraction, known as a "natural geological museum." It also features attractions such as the ten-mile golden coastline and the Discovery Kingdom theme park. • Daheishan Scenic Area: Located in Jinzhou New District, it is a national AAA-level scenic area, a national forest park, and a national geological park. It is also the birthplace of ancient Dalian culture, featuring attractions such as Shigusi Temple, Chaoyang Temple, and Xiangshui Temple. Itinerary • Three-Day Tour: Day 1: Visit Xinghai Square, Xinghai Park, and the Natural History Museum; Day 2: Visit Binhai Middle Road, Fisherman's Wharf, and Bangchui Island; Day 3: Visit People's Square, Zhongshan Square, and Venice Water City. • Five-Day Tour: Building on the three-day tour, Day 4: Explore the Nanshan area's City Walk, visiting the Botanical Garden and Children's Park, then Labor Park and Dongguan Street; Day 5: Take a day trip to Lushun, visiting the Yellow Sea-Bohai Sea boundary line, Lushun Museum, and the former site of the Lushun Russo-Japanese Prison. Food Recommendation • Mackerel Dumplings: Made with fresh mackerel, paired with pork belly and chives, these dumplings are tender, smooth, and delicious. • Seaweed Buns: Made with local seaweed such as wakame seaweed, mixed with a small amount of pork to create the filling, these buns retain their fresh and original flavor after steaming. • Dalian Stewed Noodles: A specialty snack from Dalian, these are made from sweet potato starch cubes, pan-fried until golden brown, and served with sesame paste, garlic water, and other seasonings. They are soft, chewy, and delicious. • Mantis Shrimp: A representative seafood of Dalian, these mantis shrimp have tender flesh and are best enjoyed steamed to retain their sweet and fresh flavor.