Dalian 4-Day Tour
Lushun Military Port + Russo-Japanese War History + Bingyu Valley
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Baiyu Mountain Lookout (overlooking the naval port) + Lushun Night Naval Port Theme Park + Lushun Museum (mummy exhibition) + seaweed jelly breakfast
Baiyushan Scenic Area
Baiyushan Scenic Area is located in Lushunkou District, Dalian City, Liaoning Province, and is one of Dalian's famous tourist attractions. The Baiyushan Pagoda on the mountaintop is its iconic building, where visitors can climb the pagoda to overlook the entire Lushun Military Port and learn about its rich historical and cultural heritage. The scenic area integrates natural scenery, historical sites, and red tourism, making it an ideal destination for sightseeing and leisure.
Naval Port Night Theme Park
Naval Port Night Theme Park (also known as Lushun Naval Port Park) is located in Lushunkou District, Dalian City, Liaoning Province. It is a park themed around naval port scenery and military culture. Inside the park, visitors can enjoy the magnificent views of Lushun Naval Port and experience a rich historical atmosphere and military culture.
Lüshun Museum
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.
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Lushun Russo-Japanese Prison Museum + East Jiguan Mountain Exhibition Hall + Wan Zhong Tomb Memorial + fried sea intestine lunch
Lüshun Russian-Japanese Prison Site Museum
The Lüshun Russian-Japanese Prison Site Museum, located in Lüshunkou District, Dalian City, China, is a prison established by Tsarist Russia and Japanese imperialism in Lüshun during the Russo-Japanese War, serving as a historical witness to imperialist aggression against China. The prison covers an area of 26,000 square meters, with a building area of 8,890 square meters, and is an old-style prison constructed of brick and stone. The museum houses a large collection of cultural relics and historical materials. Through its exhibition on the Russian-Japanese Prison, it exposes the brutal rule of imperialism and its oppression of the Chinese people. It is a national key cultural relics protection unit and a national patriotic education demonstration base.
Dongjiguan Mountain Scenic Area - Russo-Japanese War Exhibition Hall
The Dongjiguan Mountain Scenic Area - Russo-Japanese War Exhibition Hall is located within the Dongjiguan Mountain Scenic Area, Longtou Street, Lushunkou District, Dalian City. It is an important place to learn about the history of the Russo-Japanese War. Through rich historical materials, pictures, and artifacts, it shows visitors the brutal scenes of the Russo-Japanese War and its profound impact on China. The scenic area also includes historical sites such as the Dongjiguan Mountain North Fortress, making it a tourist attraction that integrates historical education and cultural tourism.
Lüshun Wan Zhong Tomb Memorial Museum
The Lüshun Wan Zhong Tomb Memorial Museum was built to commemorate Chinese compatriots who died in the Lüshun Massacre during the First Sino-Japanese War. The memorial museum is located in Lüshunkou District, Dalian City, Liaoning Province, and is a national key cultural relic protection unit. Through rich historical materials and cultural relics, the memorial museum exposes the inhumane massacre crimes committed by Japanese invaders in Lüshun, aiming to educate future generations to never forget national humiliation and cherish peace.
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Bingyugou Provincial Resort (Longhua Lake + Yunshuiyao) + Hengshan Temple prayer + salted fish pancake + seafood porridge
Dalian Bingyu Provincial Tourist Resort
Dalian Bingyu Provincial Tourist Resort is located in the northern part of Xiandong Town, Zhuanghe City, Dalian City, Liaoning Province. It is a provincial tourist resort integrating mountains, water, forests, springs, and caves. Known as the "Little Guilin of the North", it is famous for its unique peaks, beautiful waters, secluded valleys, strange rocks, ancient trees, and ice caves. It is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction.
Hengshan Temple
Hengshan Temple is located in Lushunkou District, Dalian City, and is a scenic spot that integrates temple culture and natural scenery. The temple environment is serene, making it an excellent place for worship, leisure, and sightseeing.
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Venice of the East gondola ride + Labor Park (giant football) + Dalian Art Gallery + Gangdong Fifth Street sunset photography
Haichang Oriental Water City
Dalian Oriental Water City, also known as Venice Water City, is located in Zhongshan District, Dalian City, and is a tourist attraction full of exotic charm. It features unique European architectural styles, winding canals, and French-covered bridges, making visitors feel as if they are in Venice, Italy. Tourists can take gondola rides, navigate through the water city, admire the scenery on both banks, and experience a romantic atmosphere. The water city also has various shops, restaurants, and cafes, making it an ideal place for leisure vacations and photo opportunities.
Labor Park
Dalian Labor Park is located in the heart of Dalian, south of Qingniwaqiao CBD and at the northern foot of Lushun Mountain, just 500 meters from Dalian Railway Station. Covering an area of 1.02 million square meters, it is the largest park in the city center and the earliest large-scale urban park to be built. With over 3 million visitors annually, it is deeply loved by Dalian citizens. The park has a long history, dating back to its construction in 1898 during the Russian occupation, when it was initially named "West Park." After the Russo-Japanese War, Japan expanded it, adding facilities such as a sumo arena, golf course, equestrian club, and swimming pool, and renamed it "Tiger Park" due to the presence of tigers within. In 1926, with urban development, the park was renamed "Central Park." On the eve of the founding of the People's Republic of China, on March 3, 1949, it was renamed "Labor Park," and the "Zhongling Pagoda" within the park was also renamed "May Day Pagoda." The eastern part of the park features a lotus pond, over which the historic Qingniwa Bridge is built. The western part houses animals such as red-crowned cranes, peacocks, and sika deer. The southern part is higher in elevation and features an observation deck, offering panoramic views of Dalian city center. The park also boasts a new amusement park with China's first double-track dry land bobsled and rafting facilities.
Dalian Art Museum
Dalian Art Museum is located in Xigang District, Dalian City, Liaoning Province, and is a professional venue for displaying art works.
Gangdong Fifth Street
Dalian Gangdong Fifth Street is a coastal street located in Zhongshan District, Dalian City. With its unique industrial charm and captivating sea views, it has become a popular internet-famous check-in spot favored by tourists in recent years. It is an excellent location for shooting sunsets, harbors, industrial buildings, and romantic couple photos, attracting numerous photography enthusiasts and young people.
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