I've been to Dalian 5 times - here's my foolproof travel guide without any pitfalls!

Summer vacation is coming, and Dalian is absolutely a must-visit destination! Today I'm sharing this super detailed Dalian travel guide with you!

✅ Travel Preparation
🎒 Documents: ID card, student ID (many attractions offer discounts)

🧴 Daily essentials: Toiletries, cosmetics, towel, plus sun protection trio - sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, and an umbrella (Dalian weather changes quickly)

👚 Bring a jacket as mornings/evenings can be chilly

✅ Transportation Guide
🚄 High-speed rail: Direct to Dalian Station (city center), near Russian Style Street

✈️ Flight: Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (14km from city center)

🚃 Tram: Must-try retro-style tram in Dalian

🚗 Self-drive: Coastal Road is the best route for driving with beautiful sea views

🏚 Accommodation Guide
🔸 Xinghai Square: Many hotels, restaurants and shopping malls nearby

🔸 Zhongshan Square: Concentrated hotels near Renmin Road with convenient transportation and dining

🔸 Dalian Railway Station: Convenient transportation with many homestays

🌈 Must-Visit Attractions
📍 Xinghai Square: Asia's largest city square - feed seagulls by day, enjoy music fountain shows at night

📍 Lotus Mountain Observatory: Panoramic city views + sunset over Xinghai Bay Bridge

📍 Fujiazhuang Park: Perfect for hiking between mountains and sea with stunning sunset views

📍 Fisherman's Wharf: Full of fishing boats, seagulls and lighthouses with European harbor town vibes

📍 Bangchuidao Island: Dalian's cleanest seawater with combined mountain, sea, island and beach scenery

📍 Zhongshan Square: Ten European-style buildings surround this circular square - Dalian's architectural icon

🥗 Food Recommendations
🍲 Seafood stew: Chewy, soft and incredibly flavorful!

🥟 Seaweed buns: Rich filling with fresh oceanic taste!

🌶️ Spicy clams: Irresistibly numbing and spicy!

🍘 Salted fish cakes: Perfect blend of savory fish and crispy crust
🦐 Dalian shrimp paste: Strong flavor - perfect with rice!

🍒 Cherries: Sweet seasonal fruit you can't miss!

⚠️ Tips to Avoid Scams
✔️ Some taxi drivers have bad attitudes - recommend ride-hailing apps or public transport

✔️ Some cherry vendors are tricky (charging per sample) - choose stalls popular with locals

Dalian combines beautiful scenery, delicious food and endless fun! Bring your family for an unforgettable vacation!