Dalian Fisherman's Wharf|A Romantic Collision of European-style Town and Fishing Port
by NeonIllusion
Oct 20, 2025
Dalian Fisherman's Wharf ✨
📍 Address: Binhai East Road, Zhongshan District, Dalian, Liaoning Province
⏰ Opening Hours: Open all day (Recommended visit time: 2-3 hours)
🎫 Admission: Free 🆓
🚇 Transportation: Metro Line 5 "Hutan New Area Station" Exit D, 10-15 minutes walk / Bus No. 2/712 direct to "Fisherman's Wharf" stop
👉 Must-visit reasons:
▫️ Colorful European-style buildings – perfect for photos 📸
▫️ The lively atmosphere of fishing boats returning to port 🚢
▫️ Unbeatable sea views + stunning sunsets 🌅
▫️ Artsy shops + seaside bookstore 📚
🌊 Best time to visit:
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Avoids harsh midday light and allows you to see the sunset + fishing boats returning)
🚶♀️ Recommended itinerary:
Arrive at 3 PM ➡️ Take photos of European-style buildings ➡️ Explore creative shops ➡️ Rest at Cat’s Sky City Bookstore ➡️ Capture panoramic views of Lingjiao Bay (1 hour before sunset) ➡️ Watch the sunset and night view at the wharf
📸 Photo tips:
• Light-colored clothes work best with colorful houses 👗
• Silhouettes of the lighthouse at dusk create a great atmosphere 🌉
• Use a telephoto lens to shoot the whole wharf panorama at Lingjiao Bay (navigate to "Laohutan Citizen Fitness Center")
🍽️ Food recommendations:
• Pinhailou (time-honored seafood restaurant)
• Seaside café for a super romantic sunset view~
⚠️ Notes:
• It can be windy by the sea, remember to bring a jacket 🧥
• Wear comfortable flat shoes (many stone paths)
• You can bring bread crumbs to feed the seagulls 🍞
This place perfectly blends the lively fishing port atmosphere with European style! Promise me you must come see the colorful wharf at sunset—it’s breathtakingly beautiful 😍
Post by NeonIllusion | Oct 20, 2025













