Travel Guide

Dalian Jinshitan National Tourist Resort is located in Jinzhou District, Dalian City. It is one of the first national-level tourist resorts, boasting charming coastal scenery, unique natural landforms, and rich tourism resources. It integrates sightseeing, leisure, vacation, conferences, culture, sports, and shopping, attracting tourists from home and abroad with its unique coastal geological landscape and high-quality resort environment.

Dalian Laohutan Ocean Park is located on Dalian's southern coast, a national scenic area, and is China's largest modern seaside amusement park. The park features Asia's largest Coral Aquarium, Polar Museum, Marine Mammal Museum, Happy Theater, and more, making it a comprehensive marine theme park integrating marine animal exhibits, marine science education, tourism, and leisure entertainment.

Xinghai Square is located in the heart of the southern coast of Shahekou District, Dalian City, Liaoning Province, China. It is the largest city square in the world by area, covering a total area of 110 hectares, all of which was reclaimed from the sea. Its name means 'Sea of Stars'. The square was completed and opened to the public for free on June 30, 1997, to commemorate the return of Hong Kong.

Dalian Discovery Kingdom Theme Park is located in Dalian Jinshitan National Tourist Resort and is a well-known comprehensive theme park in Northeast China. The park is divided into seven major themed areas: Discovery Plaza, Legendary Castle, Magic Forest, Metal Factory, Mysterious Desert, Crazy Town, and Wedding Plaza. It boasts over a hundred amusement facilities, such as "Crazy Cobra," "Water Rush," and "Space Shuttle," and also offers exciting theater performances and float parades, making it an ideal choice for family trips and thrill-seeking tourists.

Dalian Botanical Garden is located in Zhongshan District, Dalian City, and is a comprehensive botanical garden integrating scientific research, popular science education, and tourism. The garden cultivates numerous rare plants from home and abroad, offering pleasant scenery throughout the four seasons, making it an excellent place for citizens to relax, stroll, and get close to nature.

Lüshun Museum is located in Lüshunkou District, Dalian City, Liaoning Province. It was established in 1915, when the area was a Japanese leased territory. The museum is renowned for its collection of mummies gathered by Japanese explorer Otani Kozui during his Central Asian expeditions between 1901 and 1910. Key historical milestones include: the establishment of the Product Exhibition Hall in November 1915, its renaming to the Kwantung Government-General Manchuria-Mongolia Products Museum in April 1917, and its official designation as Lüshun Museum in December 1934. In January 1951, the Soviet government transferred the 'Lüshun Oriental Culture Museum' to the Chinese government. In December 1952, it was renamed the Lüshun Historical and Cultural Museum. After being closed during the Cultural Revolution, it reopened in May 1972. In October 1999, Lüshun Museum underwent a comprehensive renovation project, merging with parts of the botanical and zoological gardens, expanding its park area to 150,000 square meters, and carrying out comprehensive maintenance on its main building. In April 2001, the Lüshun Museum Branch was completed and opened, primarily showcasing 'Ancient Dalian Civilization' and 'Foreign Cultural Relics'. In May 2008, Lüshun Museum was rated as one of the first batch of 'National First-Class Museums' by the National Cultural Heritage Administration. In 2014, it was awarded the title of 'Liaoning Provincial Science Popularization Base' by the Liaoning Provincial Department of Science and Technology.

Scallion Oil Whelk is a dish primarily made with whelk, cooked with scallion oil. The whelk meat is fresh, tender, and succulent. After simple steaming or blanching, it is drizzled with scallion oil made from fragrant scallion segments fried in hot oil and seasonings. This fully brings out the inherent sweetness of the whelk, complemented by a rich scallion aroma. This dish is usually loved for its light and fresh flavor.

Sea Jelly is a common snack, especially popular in coastal cities. It is usually made from seaweed extract, with a chewy and smooth texture, and a light flavor. It is often served with various seasonings such as minced garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, etc., and has the effect of clearing heat and relieving summer heat.

Mackerel dumplings are a traditional specialty food from China's coastal regions, especially Qingdao, Shandong. They are made primarily with fresh mackerel meat, usually mixed with a small amount of pork, chives, or ginger and scallions, to form a filling, which is then wrapped in thin dough wrappers. Its characteristics are delicious taste, tender and smooth fish meat, and rich, juicy flavor.

Steamed Scallops is a popular Chinese home-style dish, made with fresh scallops as the main ingredient, steamed with vermicelli, minced garlic, light soy sauce, and other seasonings. This dish preserves the natural sweetness of the scallops, while incorporating the aroma of minced garlic and the springy texture of vermicelli, characterized by its authentic, light, and delicious flavor.

Grilled squid is a common street food and dish, prepared by grilling squid. The body (mantle), arms, tentacles, and ink of the squid are all edible, and it is usually cut into rings or grilled whole. Grilled squid is very popular in Asian countries, especially China, Thailand, and Japan, and is often sold at food stalls.

Seafood Geda Soup is a traditional home-style soup, primarily made with dough drops, paired with a variety of fresh seafood (such as shrimp, clams, squid, etc.) and vegetables. It is characterized by its delicious broth, chewy dough drops, and rich nutrition, making it a common delicacy in northern coastal regions.