2-Day Tour of Dalian: Delicious Food and Fun

2-Day Special Forces Tour of Dalian

Day 1: Explore the Nature and Culture of Dalian
Morning
Dalian Forest Zoo: After arriving in Dalian in the morning, you can first go to Dalian Forest Zoo. The zoo covers a large area and displays more than 200 species of animals, making it suitable for family trips. It is recommended to enter from the north gate, where you can take a sightseeing bus or cable car to save energy. The tour lasts about 6 hours.
Noon
Lunch: Have lunch at a restaurant near the zoo or bring your own simple meal.
Afternoon
Silver Beach: From the south gate of the zoo, walk or take a taxi to Silver Beach. The scenery here is beautiful and suitable for taking photos. There is a seaside cafe nearby (Ziyu Lanbai), where you can take photos and rest.
Xinghai Square: In the afternoon, go to Xinghai Square, one of the landmarks of Dalian. You can take a walk in the square and enjoy the sculptures and fountains. In the evening, you can watch the light show on the bridge, which is very impressive.
Evening
Dinner: Have dinner at a seafood stall near Xinghai Square and taste Dalian's seafood delicacies.
Accommodation: Choose a hotel or apartment near Xinghai Square for the convenience of the next day's itinerary.
Day 2: Continue to Explore the Charm of Dalian
Morning
Haizhiyun Park: Take the subway or bus to Haizhiyun Park (formerly Donghai Park) in the morning. The scenery here is beautiful, with a coastline of more than 1,200 meters, making it suitable for taking photos and walking. The tour lasts about 2 hours.
Oriental Venice: From Haizhiyun Park, go to Oriental Venice. It feels like being in Venice, where you can take a gondola ride.
Noon
Lunch: Have lunch at a restaurant near Haizhiyun Park or Oriental Venice.
Afternoon
Dalian Shopping Mall: The first floor has a lot of delicious food, such as big buns, soup noodles, chicken racks, squid, and many seafood, such as dried shrimp, dried clams, grilled fish fillets, shredded squid, etc.
Evening
Dinner: Have dinner at a popular restaurant in downtown Dalian, such as Zhenghuangqi Seafood BBQ Stall, Ginkgo Restaurant, etc.
End of the Tour: After dinner, go to Dalian Station or Dalian North Station in time according to your return transportation arrangements to end your pleasant trip to Dalian.