A romantic 3-day, 2-night photo shoot guide from Nanning to Dalian!

🌟 This is a fun and delicious trip!! • Day 1: Feed seagulls at Xinghai Square → Take photos on the Xinghai Bay Bridge boardwalk → Evening light show → Enjoy the night view from the balcony of your Xinghai Xiwan accommodation • Day 2: Watch the sunrise from Xinghai Xiwan! Enjoy a delicious breakfast, visit the South Gate of the Forest Zoo → Take panoramic photos of the bridge from the mountain viewing platform → Afternoon tea at Yifang Castle Hotel → Sunset at Silver Beach → Xiding Sea Urchin Dumplings • Day 3: Eat raw fish at the morning market → Enjoy a hot spring bath and body scrub at Shuiyue Songjian to end your perfect trip 📸 Photo Spot Guide 1️⃣ Xinghai Square • Time: Arrive before 3 PM for softer lighting (it gets dark as soon as the sun sets at 4 PM!); 19:30/20:30 light show (10 minutes), 21:30 show is less crowded and better for photos) • Props: Pocket bread, just raise your hand and seagulls will fly over, take a burst of photos for instant masterpieces. 2️⃣ Best Viewpoint for Xinghai Bay Bridge • Navigation: Take a taxi directly to "Best Viewpoint for Xinghai Bay Bridge" (starting fare); or take bus 49 and get off at "South Gate of Forest Zoo," then walk 200 meters along the wooden boardwalk. 3️⃣ Forest Zoo Viewing Platform (Free) • Route: From the South Gate of the zoo, take the wooden boardwalk to the right ("Hilltop Entrance") and walk 15 minutes to the mountaintop platform. • Viewpoint: 270° panoramic view of the bridge, Xinghai Square, and the Castle Hotel—Dalian's version of "Rio de Janeiro"; recommended to go in the morning for better lighting and a Tiffany blue sea. 4️⃣ A Castle • Photo opportunities: 1F lobby with crystal chandeliers and a spiral staircase; 3F sky garden with the bridge in the frame; 6F viewing platform for a bird's-eye view of Xinghai Square at night. 5️⃣ Silver Beach Sunset • How to Enjoy: A 10-minute walk from the castle to the beach. At low tide, the rocks form a heart shape, encircling the sunset – a perfect composition for photos. ---- 🏠 Accommodation Highlights: Xinghai Xiwan Accommodation (Sea views right from your window) 1. Location: 3-minute walk from Exit A of Xinghai Square Metro Station. Bus route 49 is right downstairs, providing direct access to the bridge viewing platform and the zoo. 2. Room Type: • 270° sea view terrace. Capture the Xinghai Bay Bridge light show even with the lights off; easily create time-lapse photos with your phone. 3. Facilities: • Washer and dryer available for changing swimsuits/bathrobes for two consecutive nights. 🚗 Transportation Tips • Airport → Xinghai Xiwan Accommodation: 20 RMB taxi ride!