Dalian Nanny-Level Guide to Explore Stunning Attractions

🗺️Dalian Two-Day Tour | Xinghai Square and Bangchuidao Island · Suitable for All Groups

Dalian, a coastal city full of romance and vitality. In two days, you and your family and friends can have a joyful and comfortable time.

🗓️Itinerary Overview

D1: Xinghai Square → Xinghai Park → Silver Beach → Lotus Mountain Viewing Platform
D2: Bangchuidao Scenic Area → Rhythm of the Sea Park → Donggang Wooden Boardwalk

🏖️Day 1: Coastal Stroll · Mountain and Sea Scenery

- 📍Xinghai Square
- Highlights: One of the largest urban squares in Asia, where you can feed seagulls, enjoy sea views, and watch the musical fountain. Perfect for family walks, and kids can play on the square.
- Opening Hours: Open all day; musical fountain shows usually on the hour, check locally for details.
- Cost: Free
- Photo Spots: In front of the Huabiao pillar in the center of the square (take family photos with the sea as background); the seaside embankment (take portraits with the sea)
- Recommended Nearby: “Haiwei Dangjia · Steamed Seafood Pot,” must-try steamed oysters, sea urchin steamed egg, seafood porridge, about 100 RMB per person.
- 📍Xinghai Park
- Highlights: Features a beach and seawater bathing area, walk along the seaside boardwalk, admire the cross-sea bridge, and enjoy the leisure of a coastal city.
- Opening Hours: 6:00-22:00
- Cost: Free
- Photo Spots: Rocks by the sea (capture waves crashing); large seaside stairs in the park (portrait with the sea background)
- 📍Silver Beach
- Highlights: Silver sand is fine and soft, water is clear, a great spot for photos with a high success rate.
- Opening Hours: Open 24 hours
- Cost: Free
- Photo Spots: Downhill path on the beach (walking shots with the sea background); rock clusters by the beach (photos with rocks and sea)
- 📍Lotus Mountain Viewing Platform
- Highlights: Take a cable car to the top for panoramic views of Dalian and mountain-sea scenery, breathtaking views suitable for elderly and children.
- Opening Hours: 8:00-17:00
- Cost: Ticket + cable car about 100 RMB, half price for seniors and children.
- Photo Spots: Fence edge of the viewing platform (overlooking Dalian panorama); inside the cable car (shoot cable car moving through forest)
- Accommodation Recommendation: Homestays near Xinghai Square, 300-500 RMB/night, convenient travel, some have family rooms.

🏝️Day 2: Island Charm · Coastal Walk

- 📍Bangchuidao Scenic Area
- Highlights: Clear water, clean beach, iconic Bangchuidao Island, beautiful scenery, great for leisure and family fun.
- Opening Hours: 8:00-17:00
- Cost: Ticket 20 RMB, half price for seniors over 60, free for children under 1.3 meters.
- Photo Spots: In front of Bangchuidao stone tablet; wooden boardwalk by the sea
- Recommended Nearby: Seafood eateries nearby offering fresh seafood, about 80 RMB per person.
- 📍Rhythm of the Sea Park
- Highlights: Features strange slopes, Shibapan (Eighteen Bends), hiking or cycling to enjoy mountain and sea views, plus Dawn Beach with crystal-clear water.
- Opening Hours: Open 24 hours
- Cost: Free
- Photo Spots: Strange slope (capture cars on the slope’s unusual phenomenon); seaside at Dawn Beach (clear water and sand)
- Tips: For elderly and children, consider electric cart tours for convenience and less effort.
- 📍Donggang Wooden Boardwalk
- Highlights: Walk along the seaside wooden boardwalk, feed seagulls, enjoy sea views, admire Donggang’s modern architecture, and feel the romantic coastal atmosphere.
- Opening Hours: Open all day
- Cost: Free
- Photo Spots: End of the boardwalk (portraits with sea and buildings as background); feeding seagulls (capture interaction between people and seagulls)

✨Dalian Survival Guide

1️⃣Transportation: Metro reaches most attractions, fares 2-7 RMB; taxis start at 10 RMB, convenient for short trips; consider chartering a car for elderly and children, about 300 RMB/day. Parking available near Xinghai Square and other spots, convenient for self-driving.
2️⃣Clothing: Summer wear short sleeves and shorts, bring sun protection clothing and hats; spring and autumn wear long-sleeve shirts with light jackets; winter wear thick down jackets, hats, scarves, and gloves.
3️⃣Taboos: Do not damage environment or facilities in scenic areas; pay attention to safety warnings when playing by the sea, do not go beyond safety limits.
4️⃣Accommodation: Choose near Xinghai Square or Donggang, close to attractions and metro, convenient travel; some hotels offer parent-child activities and family rooms, suitable for children.

🛍️Must-Buy Souvenirs

① Squid strips (30 RMB/bag, delicious and easy to carry)
② Seaweed buns (vacuum packed, 20 RMB/bag, specialty food)
③ Shell crafts (50-100 RMB, exquisite shapes, meaningful souvenirs)

Closing Interaction

The sea in Dalian is romantic and charming. If you come to Dalian, would you prefer to stroll by the sea with friends or take your parents to the viewing platform to enjoy the scenery?