In-depth Exploration of Dalian Costal Scenery & Ocean Park
3 Days are enough to get a relatively in-depth discovery of Dalian’s highlights. You won’t miss its romantic seaside landscapes, including the dreaming coastlines, beaches and geological parks. Besides, there is no shortage of ocean park exploration and seafood feasts!
This is certainly the best Dalian tour for all Dalian visitors, especially the first-timers! Let’s follow us to meet with the best Dalian with experienced local driver and knowledgeable English-speaking guide! Everything is well arranged in the trip, including the hotel, private car, entrance tickets, etc.
Welcome to Dalian! Upon arrival, you will be met by your guide and driver at the arriving hall of Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport or the Dalian railway stations. Thereafter, be escorted to your hotel by our comfortable private car (non-smoking). Your guide will help you check in.
After a short relax, let's visit Xinghai Square. Xinghai Square, 2.5 times as big as famous Beijing Tianmen Square, is the largest square in Asia. Upon arrival, let's pay a visit to the interesting Dalian Shell Museum near the southeast side of the square first, which is said to have the largest number of shell exhibits in the world. The shells displayed in the museum are not only from China but also from Malaysia, New Zealand, Argentina, Spain, Morocco and other over 30 countries. You will be impressed a lot by those adorable shells of different kinds, colors and shapes. Later, enjoy stunning sunset here. Romantic rays of the sunshine shinning on a long bridge across the broad sea with seagulls flying in the air, forming an extremely harmonious scene. If lucky, you will also be welcomed by a wonderful Music Fountain Show performed in the center of the square.
Optional activity: Next to the museum and square, there is also an amusement park. If time allows and you like, you can try whirligig, roller coaster, big pirate ship, etc. there (extra fee needed).
After the square tour, be driven back to your hotel for accommodation. Have a good night!
Arrival Ideas: Dalian can be easily reached by both flight and high speed train. It has international flights to/from Tokyo, Seoul, Osaka, Hong Kong, Singapore, etc. and frequent domestic flights to/from Beijing (1.5~2 hours), Shanghai (2 hours), Guangzhou (4 hours), Harbin (4 hours), Jinan (1.5 hours), etc. High Speed Trains connect it with Shenyang (1.5~4.5 hours), Harbin (3.5~5 hours), Beijing (4~5 hours), Changchun (2.5~4 hours), etc.
Good morning! Today after breakfast, you will be driven for about 1.5 hours to visit Golden Pebble Beach (Jinshantan Scenic Area). First, head to its core scenic area - Jinshitan Coastal Geological Park. Here, stroll up and down along the coastal wooden trails to admire the broad sea views and strange rock formations. You will certainly be amazed by the amazing stone shapes. Some are like elephants, rocs, tigers, tortoises, dinosaurs, etc. And there is a unique reef, which is said to like the face of Beethoven. Later, hop on a sightseeing bus to the Golden Beach. Spend some leisurely moments here to have sand fun with your family or friends.
Thereafter, be driven for about 60 kilometers (1.5 hours around) to Fujiazhuang Park on Binhai Road. Upon arrival, enjoy a 4-kilometer-long coastal hiking along the wooden trails. The Binhai Road wooden trail is the longest in the world, which once broke the Guinness Records. And you will hike its most beautiful section. After the hiking, be driven back to your hotel to stay overnight. Have a good night!
Good morning! After breakfast, let's visit Tiger Beach Ocean Park, which is about a 0.5-hour drive from your hotel.
Tiger Beach Ocean Park (Laohutan) covers a large area of over one million square meters and occupies a winding coastline of more than 4,000 meters. It is extremely a surprise for family with kids and those who are into the lovely and mysterious marine animals. First, start your marine exploration from Coral Hall (Reef Aquarium), which is the largest one of its kind in China. Here, meet with diverse kinds of corals and jellyfishes in red, blue, yellow, purple and more colors. The lovely fishes swimming in between the corals are also fantastic. Then, visit the big highlight - Pole Aquarium. You'll find beluga whale, dolphin, polar bear, walrus, penguin and so forth and enjoy dolphin performances and acrobatic shows here. Later, be taken on a spectacular underwater safari on underwater tunnels and everywhere you look you'll find amazing tropical fish and awesome sharks swimming over your head or by your two sides! You're in their world now! Followed the visit of Pole Aquarium are shows performed by funny clowns and sea lions at Animal Show Arena. Continue the visit to Marine Mammal World. Enter the dramatic ship-like building to say hi to seals and sea lions. The last stop is Bird Forest, where there are red ibis, flamingo, grey crested crane, hornbill, black swan and other rare birds. Watch an interesting Parrot Show here.
Please note: The outdoor performances in Animal Show Arena and Bird Forest may be canceled when there are severe weather like heavy rain and wind.
After the ocean park tour, be driven for about 0.5 hours to East Port Venice Water City. Wandering around over 200 European-style castles and watching the boat with sharp top and end winding through the river besides you, you will get a strong feel of being in Venice.
Finally, be driven to the airport/train station to catch your flight / train to your next destination or home. Service ends!
Departure Idea: You are suggested to book a flight / train departing after 19:30.
Shenyang is only a 1.5~4.5 hours’ ride from Dalian by high speed train. This city is far more than the capital and transportation hub of Liaoning Province. It was the place where China’s final imperial dynasty - Qing sprung up. Therefore, it is a wonderful cultural destination for those who are curious of Chinese history and culture. If you are also history fans, you can add one more day from Dalian to Shenyang to visit its highlights, including two UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites - Mukden Palace and Zhaoling Tomb, Marshal Zhang Mansion and Beiling Park. Mukden Palace is especially a must-visit, which is also reputed as a miniature Forbidden City.
Dalian Golden Pebble Beach
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