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Multi-day Toursfromper adult (price varies by group size)AU$14,591
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Car Toursfromper adult (price varies by group size)AU$406
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- AllenSydney, Australia55 contributions【China - Liaoning - Dalian】Xinghai Square: The Heart of Dalian
🌟Geographical Location:
Xinghai Square in Dalian is the largest urban square in Asia, with a total area of 170,000 square meters. It is one of the landmark attractions in Dalian and a famous symbol of the city.
🌊Main Landscapes:
- Xinghai Bay Bridge: A cross - sea bridge connecting Xinghai Square and Xinghai Park, with a total length of about 668 meters. On the bridge, you can enjoy the beautiful sea view and the scenery of downtown Dalian.
- Centennial City Sculpture: Located in the center of the square, it consists of a huge copper sculpture, symbolizing the historical changes and development process of Dalian in the past one hundred years.
- Musical Fountain: In the evening, the musical fountain on the square dances with the melody. The water column is dozens of meters high, and the lights are gorgeous, giving people a dual enjoyment of vision and hearing.
- Children's Playground: There are various amusement facilities, which is an ideal place for children to play.
- Beach: There is a clean beach adjacent to the square, where tourists can take a walk, play with water or have a sunbath.
🍽️Food Recommendations:
- There are several seafood restaurants around the square, providing fresh and delicious seafood, such as grilled oysters, steamed scallops, etc., which are great places to taste authentic Dalian seafood.
- There are also some special snack stalls selling various local snacks to meet the needs of different tourists.
🚌Traffic Guide:
There are several parking lots around the square. People also usually park their cars in various corners along the roadside near the square.
📸Best Shooting Spots:
- The best position to take a panorama of Xinghai Bay Bridge is on the sidewalk on the south side of the square.
- The Centennial City Sculpture is an excellent background for recording the historical changes of Dalian.
- If you want to capture the wonderful moments of the musical fountain, it is recommended to stand on the viewing platform around the fountain.
💡Tips:
- The bridge will be lit after dark in the evening, and there is also a light show at 7:30.Written 7 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Lim S9 contributionsThe zoo near sea view platform, I went top to visiting sea, after take cable car down go to zoo, my favorite animals is panda in the zoo, they are so cute, I just saw one panda when I visited, others slept.Written 14 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- KodoDrummerBuenos Aires, Argentina70,572 contributionsGood scenic views by the water. Worth a visit, especially if you have young children. Laohutan Scenic Park is also known by locals as Tiger Beach (Laohutan) Ocean Park. It is a recreational park with activities for the whole family. This ocean scenic park is comprised of Tiger Park, Tiger Square, an Aquarium, and Singing Birds Woods.Written 20 February 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sophia ZSurrey, Canada2 contributionsLots of animals, plenty of foods also not very many people and you can feed birds and fish. Very friendly Chinese people.Written 24 April 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- AllenSydney, Australia55 contributions【China, Dalian, Liaoning Province】Dahei Mountain - the No.1 Mountain in Southern Liaoning Province, with a View of Two Seas
🌈Attraction Features: Dahei Mountain is the highest mountain in southern Liaoning Province. You can view two seas, the Yellow Sea and the Bohai Sea simultaneously on it. In autumn, there are numerous ginkgo trees. Among several temples, it's extremely beautiful and highly suitable for taking pictures.
🚗Transportation to the Attraction: Basically, you can either take a taxi to the foot of the mountain or drive there by yourself. If you drive, you can park your car inside at Chaoyang Temple. Then, you can either take a bus to go up the mountain or climb up on your own. There are two sections in total, each with more than 500 steps and a section of mountain path. If you are in good physical condition, you can start climbing from the foot of the mountain; otherwise, it's recommended to take a bus to the middle of the mountain first and then climb to the top.
👍Must - visit Spots: The main peak of Dahei Mountain, which is the highest point and the place where you can view the two seas; the Dianjiangtai (Appointment - of - General Platform), which is in the middle of the mountain and can be reached by bus; the Shigu Temple, a relatively large temple where you can pray and there are beautiful ginkgo trees; the Tangwang Palace, which is at the foot of the mountain at another entrance. The ginkgo leaves there are very beautiful, making it perfect for a visit in autumn.
🚩Queuing Tips: There's no need to queue in general, and it's very convenient to take the bus. You don't have to wait for too long for the bus. Even during peak times, getting on and off the bus is quite fast.
💗Other Tips: For those with poor physical strength, it's really recommended to take a bus directly to the mountainside.Written 8 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - KodoDrummerBuenos Aires, Argentina70,572 contributionsChilly in November, but still nice to walk on the beautiful, clean, long beach. Lots of entertainment facilities, cafes, restaurants and other eateries nearby.Written 16 November 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- lerner13 contributionsI got off at Haizhiyun, the terminal station of subway line 2, and saw a coastal promenade. There were many locals swimming and tourists playing in the shallow water. Walking up a winding road led me to Haizhiyun Park, which had free entrance. Along the cliffs beside the road at the entrance I saw many marine animal sculptures: mussels, a giant hermit crab, sharks, other shellfishes, etc. I strolled all the way to Laohutan subway station on line 5, bypassing the Bangzhui Island Scenic Area. The trek took about three and a half hours.Written 2 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- KodoDrummerBuenos Aires, Argentina70,572 contributionsWe came to the the large city-center park for relaxing, unhurried photo taking against the parks varied natural backdrops. It is a clean well-maintained park.Written 31 October 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- AshlayDalian, China60 contributionsNice place but overrated. It is a central square in Dalian with a lot going on around the place. Good to see once.Written 28 October 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Brandon StoltenkampBeijing, China453 contributionsA wonderful drive down this road. For those like me who live in Tianjin full of concrete, this is a breathe of fresh air. Literally too, Ha ha.Written 15 July 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Martin ASuzhou, China3,214 contributionsDalian has a lot of amazing malls and this one is great but it's not even in the top ten. I don't want to knock the Olympia, I'm just saying there are several malls downtown and in Kaifaqu that even more impressive. Olympia is big, clean, opulent, and has great restaurants, clothing stores, et cetera, but it's a little out of the way. The downtown core, between the train station and Labour Park, is easier to get to and has more to offer.Written 23 December 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Brandon StoltenkampBeijing, China453 contributionsBest part of my trip. Note, you do not actually go to the island. You look at it. Swim in the sea and enjoy the beach. 20-25 yuan taxi ride from Dalian city centre.Written 15 July 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
