Off-Season Travel in Dalian｜An Underrated Seaside Vacation Paradise, Gentle and Romantic

Traveling to Dalian in the off-season is truly so comfortable! Fewer people, beautiful scenery, and low prices💫
Blue sky, sea, and Citywalk—the perfect trio🏃‍♀️
A lazy-friendly itinerary for P people, chill every day to the max～

🌈 Itinerary Overview

🔷Day 01: Xinghai Square → Yifang Castle → Silver Beach → Fly to the Seaside → Golden Beach → Xinghai Bay Bridge Sunset Spot → Dinner at Sakura Chidori

🔷Day 02: Nanshan Citywalk → Stroll in Children’s Park → Haodou Coffee → Watch Sunset and Night View at Donggang → Dinner at Andong Jinwei Soup Rice

🕊️【Xinghai Square】
📍Address: Xinghai Bay, Shahekou District, Dalian
Here you can experience super healing interactions with seagulls! Buy a bag of seagull feed (10 RMB/bag) and they will fly around you~ The 1,000 bronze footprints of the century-old city sculpture are full of history, witnessing the development of Dalian city📜

🏰【Yifang Castle Luxury Collection Hotel】
📍Address: No.1 Xinghai Bay, Shahekou District, Dalian
Secret beautiful photo spot: take the elevator to the 5th-floor sky garden! European-style castle + unbeatable sea view, taking photos through the arched window feels like a European vacation🏛️ Recommended to come around 4-5 PM on a sunny afternoon for the gentlest light～

🌉【Xinghai Bay Bridge Viewing Spot】
📍Navigation: Best viewing spot of Xinghai Bay Bridge
The gradient sky at sunset is amazing! From the orange sea to the pink-purple evening glow🌤️ At night, the lights make it look like a pearl on the sea🌠 (Tip: bring a telephoto lens for better shots)

🏖️【Beach Collection】
Silver Beach Park: The slope leading to the sea has a great atmosphere
Golden Beach: A 10-minute walk from the viewing spot🎐
Both beaches have very few people, every casual shot looks like an Instagram masterpiece

🌿【Children’s Park】
📍Address: Nanshan Road, Zhongshan District
A local’s secret leisurely spot~ like a mini botanical garden🌳 Sunbathing and daydreaming on the lawn is so healing!

🌅【Donggang Business District】
Must-visit route: Venice Water City → Gangdong Fifth Street → St. Mark’s Square → Donggang Music Fountain (open July-September)
The entire coastline is stunning! Waiting for the sunset here in the evening is romantically tear-jerking😭

🍱【Food Check-in List】

🍣Sakura Chidori Japanese Cuisine
📍Xinghai Square Branch
💰Per person: 280 RMB
Must-try sea urchin rice set👉🏻 A whole layer of fresh sea urchin! You can DIY sea urchin sushi or mix it directly with rice—two ways to enjoy~ Six side dishes are also exquisite✨ Service comparable to Michelin, worth experiencing!

🍚Andong Jinwei Soup Rice
📍Renmin Road Branch
💰Per person: 65 RMB
Top warm Korean cuisine! The signature beef soup rice is rich and comforting🐂 The complimentary sweet rice drink is refreshing and cuts the grease, and the grilled beef is well marinated🔥

☕Haodou Coffee
📍Donggang Branch
Vintage industrial-style café, hand drip coffee is a must! Dessert recommendation: tiramisu🍰 Perfect for a relaxing afternoon tea after a day of walking～