From Laohutan Ocean Park to the Cross-Sea Bridge, this Dalian trip is great

️Dalian seaside one-day tour guide, taking you to explore Laohutan and Xinghai Square! From the dreamy ocean park to the stunning cross-sea bridge, and then to the romantic light show✨ This route is clearly planned out～

🌈Trip Highlights:
💙3 experiences in 1 day: visit the ocean park during the day, enjoy the sunset by the bridge in the evening🌇 and watch the beautiful light show at night!
🚗Recommended for self-driving: every shot of the Cross-Sea Bridge is a masterpiece📸
🛏️Comfort all the way: walk straight back to the hotel after the return trip🏨 perfect for the lazy!

🚗Itinerary:
☀️08:30 Depart from Dalian Xinghai Holiday Hotel
📍Address: No. 2, C3 Zone, Xinghai Square, Shahekou District
🏨Accommodation Highlights:
✔️Free parking🅿️
✔️Hearty breakfast, sea view rooms recommended🌊
✔️5-minute walk to Xinghai Square

🐬10:00 Laohutan Ocean Park
🎫Ticket: 218 RMB | ⏳Recommended visit time: 4 hours
🌟Must-see attractions:
- Dolphin show at the Polar Pavilion (super cute!)🐬
- Jellyfish exhibition at the Coral Pavilion (dreamy max)💫

🌉15:00 Self-drive to Cross-Sea Bridge
🚗Complete guide:
- First finish Binhai Road then get on the bridge
- Total about 6 kilometers
- Best photo spot: viewing platform at the bridge exit📸
⚠️Friendly reminder: drive safely when taking photos, don’t drive too slowly～

🦞18:30 Seafood restaurant at Xinghai Square
🍴Recommended: Haiwei Dangjia (about 150 RMB per person)
👍Must-order menu:
✔️Steamed seafood (so fresh it’ll blow your mind)
✔️Steamed sea urchin egg custard (one bite and you’re hooked)
✔️Shrimp buns (thin skin, big filling)

✨20:30 Xinghai Square Light Show
🏆Best viewing spots:
The sides of the central fountain have the most stunning effects💦
(Recommend arriving early to reserve a spot)

🎯Helpful tips:
1️⃣Haiwei Dangjia is busy in peak season, suggest going by 5:30 PM
2️⃣Light show is very crowded on weekends, weekdays are better for experience
3️⃣Wear comfortable shoes👟 Walking 20,000 steps a day is not a dream

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