Things to do in Changhai

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Zhangzi Island

Zhangzi Island is located at the southern end of the Changshan Islands. It is said to have been named for the herds of roe deer that once roamed its forests and the abundance of fish and shrimp in its bays, and it is known as the "Pearl of the Yellow Sea." The buildings on the main island are mostly European in style, with two-story houses featuring white walls and red tiles scattered along the hillsides, backed by green mountains and facing the sea. Most of the island's attractions revolve around the sea: the Eagle Beak Rock on the cliffs of the southeast coast resembles the head of an eagle with its head held high and is an iconic reef on the island. You can walk down the stone steps through the forest to reach the seaside. The statue of the Sea Goddess on the high ground is carved from a single piece of white marble and faces the sea. Jinshatan Beach is the main place for swimming, while the Dongbei Glass Sea is not suitable for swimming due to its rough waves and deep water, but its water is crystal clear and perfect for sightseeing. The golden season to visit the island is from May to September. This sea area is rich in seafood such as sea cucumber, abalone, Ezo scallop, and sea urchin. Staying in a fisherman's guesthouse and eating fisherman's meals are unique experiences on the island. Fisherman's dishes such as hand-rolled noodles with sweet potato leaves and stewed salted fish with radish strips are worth a try. The locals also maintain the hospitality custom of "dumplings before boarding, noodles upon returning." The Fisherman's Festival, held every summer since 2000, is a festival for the islanders themselves. If you happen to visit during this time, you can experience the local fishing culture more authentically.

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Dachangshan Island

Dachangshan Island is located in the middle of the Changshan Islands and is the seat of the Changhai County Government. Dachangshan Island is named after the island is long and mountainous. The coast on the island is twisty, the bays are connected, and there are many natural and cultural landscapes. There is a sea garden on Dachangshan Island. The architecture combines European and Northeast Asian styles. It is a charming sea town. The Dachangshan Island tourist attraction consists of 28 islands including Dachangshan Island, Haxian Island and Serry Island. Looking at Dachangshan Island from a distance, it looks like a crouching dragon lying on a wave, the dragon head is slightly raised, and the undulating dragon body in the middle is the wriggling dragon body; Jinchantuo in Jinchangang and Yuanyangtuo in Yuanyanggang are also vivid. At the southern end of Dachangshan Island is the Qixiang Garden, where the goddess of protection, the goddess of the sea, is enshrined in the hearts of fishermen. The goddess of the sea held high the lotus lantern and gazed at the sea a hundred miles ahead with kind eyes, to protect the harmony of all boats and the safety of all people. Every year on the thirteenth day of the first lunar month, it is the birthday of the goddess of the sea, men, women and children. Thousands of sea lanterns are put into the sea, drifting with the current and flickering. The Sanyuan Palace is a newly built building on the island. Standing at the gate of the Sanyuan Palace, it faces the vast sea and the lush green mountains. The scenery is quite good. There is Yinniuwan tourist area in the east of Dachangshan Island Scenic Spot, Beihai Bathing Beach in the central and northern parts, Huanhai Park, Sanyuan Palace, Shuangfeng Chaoyang Tower in the middle, and "Sea People's Family" Resort, Yuanyangwan Resort and Shoudao Jiandao in the west. Memorial Park. There are many fishing entertainment on Dachangshan Island and Haxian Island.

Guanglu Island

Guanglu Island is located west ofChangshan Islandin Changhai, in the northern Yellow Sea. It is composed of 23 islands, islets, and reefs, making it a romantic northern island. Guanglu Island is adjacent to the Dalian Golden Pebble Beach National Tourism Resort to the west, and faces major towns in southern Liaoning such as Pikou andDengshaheacross the sea. It is known as the "Gateway to Dalian." Guanglu Island boasts attractions such as seaside bathing beaches with clear water and clean sand, the Xiaozhushan cultural site representing the Neolithic human development history of the Dalian region, theMazu Templebuilt during the Ming Dynasty, and the mysterious Shenxian Cave. Its unique sea-eroded landscapes, astronomical and historical sites,Xiannv Lake, Golden Sand Beach, Moon Bay, Rainbow Beach, and other scenic spots also captivate vacationers. Guanglu Island has vast waters and abundant local specialties, producing seafood such as sea cucumber, shrimp, shellfish, and algae. The local specialty, "Ezo scallop," is the finest among scallops. In addition, Guanglu Island has fertile soil and sufficient freshwater resources, making it one of the islands with the most freshwater in Changhai County.

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Haxian Island

Haxian Island is located six nautical miles southwest of Dachangshan Island, Changhai County, Dalian. It is an administrative village affiliated to Dachangshan Island Town. . Haxian Island is 4.84 kilometers long and 1.02 kilometers wide, resembling ingots. The island has a land area of 4.72 square kilometers and a coastline of 14.3 kilometers. It is the eighth largest island in Changhai. The two Elephant Trunk Mountains and Dawang Mountains on Haxian Island are separated from the east and west ends with an altitude of more than 100 meters. The mountains are lush with forests and rich vegetation, including pine, oak, locust, wild chestnut, mountain pepper and other shrubs, wild vines and creeping plants. Wild flowers bloom all year round, including jasmine (locally called monk head flower), yellow flower and other wild flowers. The south side of Haxian Island is semi-enclosed with sea rocks, reefs and caves, with a peculiar landform.

Xiaoshuikou Forest Park

Xiaoshuikou Forest Park has a total area of ​​38,000 square meters, with a forest coverage rate of over 80%. It is divided into two parts: Sanhegou Mountain Park and Xiaoshuikou Scenic Spot. Among them, the Sanhegou Mountain Park has a designed area of ​​20,000 square meters, with Lieyuyuan Observation Deck, leisure platform, mountain trail, parking lot, etc. In the Sanhegou Scenic Attraction, if you want to visit the viewing platform, you must first climb the 170-meter plank road. For the consideration of tourists, we deliberately reserved three places for tourists to stop and take photos when building the plank road. Climbing up to the "Lieyuzhen Viewing Platform", you can understand the origin of the name "Lieyuzhen" - as close as Dachangshan Island, Seri Island, Haxian Island, and Xiejiao Island, as far as Guanglu Island, Zhangzi Island, Xiaoxiaohaozi Island, Haiyang Island, Shicheng Island, Wangjia Island, and Haiyang Island are all within the visible range. Xiaoshuikou scenic spot has built the plank road to the sea, Shuiyun Pavilion, sightseeing platform, etc. Xiaoshuikou Observation Deck is located at the east end of Xiaochangshan Island. Across the sea from Xiaoshuikou is the Mingzhu Shuangtuo Scenic Area. The first thing that comes into view is the Shazhu Tuozi, and hiding behind the Shazhu Tuozi as if ashamed to see people is the Boluo Tuozi.

Xiaochangshan Island

Xiaochangshan Island is located in the center of the Changshan Islands, 54 nautical miles from Dalian. It faces Dachangshan Island, the seat of the Changhai County government, across the sea, just 1.6 km away. The scenic area covers the island itself, as well as 28 other islands, islets, and reefs, including Wumang Island and Bashao Island. It features beautiful scenery, lush green mountains, dense forests, and a harmonious blend of mountains and sea. With deep waters and numerous reefs along the coast, it is rich in fish resources and serves as a base for sea fishing in China. Situated within the "Haiyang Island Fishing Ground," it is known as a "gifted fishing village" and is abundant in seafood delicacies such as sea cucumbers, abalones, and scallops. Compared with Dachangshan Island, the sand here is finer and the water clearer, and it takes only a 5-minute boat ride to arrive. The ramps of the ro-ro ships act like drawbridges; when lowered, they rest directly on the beach, allowing passengers to board and disembark easily without the need for a dedicated pier. The island boasts a natural beach with clean sand and clear water, serving as a paradise for local residents' morning exercises. Nearby, on the reefs, seagulls play and circle in flocks. At high tide, the seawater gently washes over the beach, bringing in green kelp. At low tide, the reefs at the northeastern end connect, making it a great spot for fishing and clam digging. In addition, the island holds a historical secret: the movie "Secret Drawings" was inspired by a submarine dry dock blueprint leak. In 1962, a submarine dry dock was built in Dahegou in the eastern part of the island. Near the end of the project, the blueprints were stolen, and the project was subsequently abandoned. Today, this dry dock, which is 1000 m long, 15 m wide, and 12 m deep, has been converted into a cage aquaculture farm. Visitors can row a small wooden boat into this dim "world without light," use a flashlight to examine the moss on the cave walls, watch the cage floats bobbing in the dark water, and experience a unique sense of mystery and fun.

Haiyang Island

Haiyang Island is located in the depths of the Yellow Sea, facing the Korean Peninsula in the east and adjacent to the Changshan Islands in the northwest. Ocean Island has beautiful natural scenery, fresh air, pleasant climate and clear sea water. It is one of the cleanest sea areas in Dalian, far away from the noisy city. The main scenic spots on Ocean Island are the fishing port scenery, Yingzui Stone, Mingzhu Park, Kuuniangding, Qinglong Mountain National Forest Park, Taiping Bay and so on.

Guapi Island

Mountain Shandao Resort Village

Shanshan Island Resort features an island-style atmosphere, integrating sightseeing, water sports, wellness vacations, and eco-tourism.

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Marshal Zhang's Mansion Museum

Marshal Zhang's Mansion Museum was built in 1914 and covers an area of ​​53,000 square meters. It includes several groups of cultural relics buildings such as Sanjin Siheyuan, Daqinglou, Xiaoqinglou, Guandi Temple, Red Houses, Zhao Yidi's former residence, the former site of Bianye Bank and the former office site. It is a national key cultural relic protection unit. At present, Marshal Zhang's Mansion Museum Exhibition Hall and Shenyang Financial Museum have been opened using Marshal Zhang's Mansion Museum building complex. The exhibition area of ​​Marshal Zhang's Mansion Museum Exhibition Hall includes Sanjin Siheyuan, Daqinglou, Xiaoqinglou, Guandi Temple and Zhao Yidi's former residence. The Shenyang Financial Museum, built on the former site of Bianye Bank, mainly displays restored displays such as the original Bianye Bank's trading hall, president's office and underground vault, as well as basic displays such as the history of Northeastern financial development and the story of currency, which comprehensively reflects the history of Bianye Bank. It shows a brief history of financial development in Northeast China and the history of monetary and financial evolution.