Dalian's Hidden Wonderland! This is How You Truly Enjoy Bangchui Island

👉 When it comes to must-visit spots in Dalian, 99% of people will tell you Xinghai Square or Tiger Beach. But today, I’m going to unlock a secret base even locals keep to themselves—Bangchui Island! Not only is it home to the state guesthouse where national leaders have stayed, but it’s also a reason to instantly fall in love with Dalian.

📸 Must-capture legendary photo spots:

1. The wooden boardwalk starting at the main gate plaza, with the entire Bangchui Island as your backdrop, creating a masterpiece of “walking in a painting”
2. At low tide among the rocky clusters, step into the emerald waves to capture dreamy moments (safety first!)
3. Climb the viewing platform for an aerial shot that captures the 800-meter golden beach along with the lush pines and unique rocks

💡 Insider experience tips:
• Enter the park between 6-8 AM to enjoy a stunning coastline all to yourself
• Bring your own picnic basket and have a ceremonial breakfast under the century-old black pine forest
• Find the tree-lined path where Chairman Mao once strolled and touch the traces of history

🚌 Helpful tips:
Self-driving vehicles must book entry in advance
Park shuttle bus costs 20 RMB per person; walking is recommended to enjoy changing scenery step by step
Bring a light jacket as there is a big temperature difference by the seaside in the early morning and evening
Food inside the park is expensive, so it’s best to bring your own snacks

✨ This place is not just a scenic spot
It’s a haven for healing the soul
Sitting on billion-year-old rocks listening to the tides rise and fall
It feels as if the entire romance of the Bohai Sea pauses just for you

Bangchui Island