6 Shades of Blue in Dalian: From Magical Street Corners to Glowing Night Shores

1. Gangdong Fifth Street｜The Magical Moment When Giant Ships Glide Past Skyscrapers
📍 Address: Intersection of Gangdong 5th St & Ganglong Rd, Zhongshan District
🚗 Transport: 10-min walk from Exit D of "Donggang Station" (Metro Line 2)
👍 Highlights:
✔ Catch 10:50am "skyscraper graze" by 10,000-ton ships (Only 40 seconds daily! New 3:20pm sailing added)
✔ Capture building reflections on tidal flats at low tide
🎟 Admission: Free
💗 Tips:
→ Bring 200mm+ telephoto lens! Use 5x zoom for phones
→ Low visibility on rainy/foggy days – visit on sunny days

2. Laotie Mountain, Lushun｜Nature's Epic at Yellow-Bohai Sea Divide
📍 Address: Chenjia Village, Tieshan Town, Lvshunkou District
🚗 Transport: Taxi (~¥15) from "Tieshan Station" (Metro Line 12)
👍 Highlights:
✔ View distinct Yellow/Bohai Sea boundary (Requires sunny weather + low tide)
✔ Climb 1893 British-built lighthouse overlooking sea confluence
🎟 Admission: Combo ticket ¥80 (includes lighthouse & observation deck)
💗 Tips:
→ Check tide tables! Recommend "Global Tides" app
→ Strong cliff winds – stay away from edges, watch for sudden waves

3. Urban Deer Spot｜Encounters with Forest Spirits
📍 Address: Hiking trail near Lianhuashan Temple, Xigang District (Wild area, non-scenic)
🚗 Transport: Bus 525 to "Zoo South Gate Station", then hike
👍 Highlights:
✔ Feed wild sika deer 5:00-6:30pm (Bring apple cubes)
✔ Track deer drinking trails downhill
🎟 Admission: Free
💗 Tips:
→ Maintain 5m distance! Never touch antlers
→ Wear gray/brown for stealth photography – avoid bright colors

4. Jinshitan｜Bioluminescent Waves & Geological Wonders
📍 Address: Jinshitan National Resort, Jinzhou District
🚗 Transport: Shuttle bus from "Jinshitan Station" (Metro Line 3)
👍 Highlights:
✔ Chase fluorescent tides July-Aug (Best at Dinosaur Exploring Sea rocks)
✔ See 600-million-year-old turtleback stones at Geo Park
🎟 Admission:
▸ Geo Park ¥70｜New AR guide ¥204 (2025)
▸ Night glow cruise ¥150 (7:30pm session)
💗 Tips:
→ Stay at "Renaissance Dalian" for free Golden Beach access
→ Tripod + long exposure needed for glow shots

5. Fisherman's Wharf｜European-style Sunset Film Set
📍 Address: East of Tiger Beach, Binhai Middle Rd, Zhongshan District
🚗 Transport: Bus 2/712 to "Fisherman's Wharf Station"
👍 Highlights:
✔ 6:00pm lighthouse & colorful house silhouettes
✔ Mail sea postcards at "Cat's Sky" bookstore
🎟 Admission: Free (Cruises ¥80)
💗 Tips:
→ 3:00pm fishing boat unloading – buy cheap seafood for processing
→ Avoid "free photo" scams – bring your own fill light

6. Zhongshan Square｜Open-air Architecture Museum & Nightlife
📍 Address: Zhongshan Rd (8 radiating streets), Zhongshan District
🚗 Transport: Exit B of "Zhongshan Square Station" (Metro Line 2)
👍 Highlights:
✔ Photograph 8 historic buildings (Mitsui Trading Co./Old Civil Affairs Office)
✔ Wednesday 7:00pm open-air symphony (Summer only)
🎟 Admission: Free
💗 Tips:
→ ¥5 pigeon feed – beware swarm attacks!
→ Try "Three-Way Braised" at Zhongyuan Snack Street for late bites