Dalian China

Dalian
City in China

Dalian is a sub-provincial port city in Liaoning province of China. It is Liaoning's second largest city after the provincial capital Shenyang.
Dalian borders the prefecture cities of Yingkou and Anshan to the north and Dandong to the northeast. It also shares maritime boundaries with Qinhuangdao and Huludao across the Liaodong Bay to west and northwest, Yantai and Weihai on the Shandong peninsula across the Bohai Strait to the south, and North Korea across the Korea Bay to the east.
Dalian ranked 49th in 2022 as science cities in the world by scientific research as tracked by the Nature Index.
Dalian is divided into 7 districts (Ganjingzi, Jinzhou, Lushunkou, Pulandian, Shahekou, Xigang, and Zhongshan), 2 county-level cities (Wafangdian and Zhuanghe), and 1 county (Changhai).

How to Reach in Dalian

Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (IATA: DLC) is an international airport serving the city of Dalian. It is located in Ganjingzi District, about 10 km northwest of the city center.

Buy cheap air tickets with your credit card from the comfort of your home from the app below, or find out the ticket price in USD. Check airfares in other currencies - Canadian Dollar, Euro, Russian Ruble, Indian Rupee, Bangladeshi Taka.

Type your destination "Dalian" and select it from drop down menu. Enter your Depart date and Return date. If one-way, then cross the Return date. If more than 1 passenger, enter. If you want business class, click on "Business class" and click on search.

Hotels in Dalian

Book your hotel online now and pay later at the hotel.

Write "Dalian" in box and select Dalian, China from drop down menu. Enter your Check in and Check out date and click on Search.

Tourist Places in Dalian

I have described 103 Best Places to Visit in Dalian. There are some Top Tourist Attractions in Dalian. Some Dalian Must Visiting Places. I have also described the Best Things to Do in Dalian and the Fun Things to Do in Dalian.
You will get to know the Famous Tourist sights and Attractions of Dalian. So that you can create a travel list of your choice from the Attractions & Sightseeing of Dalian.
You need approximately USD 61 entry fees for visiting all the places listed below. Add food costs, transportation costs and hotel fares according to your preferences, and you can find the total cost of your trip.


Day-1: Zhuanghe City

Shicheng Island

Island

How to go: Ferry goes from Zhuanghe Port.



From Zhuanghe Port, you may visit also Xiaowangjia Island, Shoulong Island, Dawangjia Island.
From Shicheng Island, you may visit also Shoulong Island.

Geli Island

Island

Ludao beaches, bays and reefs are very beautiful. It takes 10 Yuan to reach the scenic spots. There is a dam connection and no ferry is required. There are tidal flats along the way, and red beaches. The island's mountain tiger turns red in autumn. Can't reach some attractions when the tide is high.
How to go: It is located about 4 km from Lebaijia Animation Water Park towards southeast.

Xiangnian Joy World

Playground

How to go: It is located about 3.5 km from Zhuanghe Port towards north.

Lebaijia Animation Water Park

Water Park

How to go: It is located about 1.5 km from Xiangnian Joy World towards east.

Zhuanghe Museum

Museum

How to go: It is located about 1.5 km from Lebaijia Animation Water Park towards northwest.

Qingshui Watai Hot Spring Hostel

Spring Water

How to go: It is located about 2.4 km from Zhuanghe Museum towards north.


Day-2: Zhuanghe City

Yinshitan National Forest Park

Park

How to go: By bus.

Xianrendong National Nature Reserve

Park

How to go: It is located near Bingyu National Geopark.

Bingyu National Geopark

Park

Boating on Yingnahe Dam Lake, built in 1974, which is the main source of water supply for downtown Dalian, and hiking in the surrounding mountains are the main attractions. Shengshui Temple nearby.
How to go: It is located north of Yinshitan National Forest Park.

Xianrendong Forest Park

Park

Dalian Xianrendong National Nature Reserve covers an area of 3,575 hectares, and the main protection objects are red pine forest, birch forest and natural landscape. There are 810 species of higher plants and 196 species of higher animals.
How to go: It is located in Zhuanghe City, Liaoning Province.

Buyun Mountain

Mountain

The highest peak in Dalian, at 1,130 metres (3,710 feet) above sea level, and Buyun Mountain Hot Spring
How to go: Northeast of Xianrendong Forest Park.

Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park

Park

Tianmenshan National Forest Park is consists of five different scenic spots, including Tianmen Mountain, Yunqi Mountain, Yihe River, and Xianghu Lake. It is a quartz rock peak forest landscape, in which the peak is often covered by clouds. In addition, Tianmen Mountain has a rich cultural landscape. It was founded in the Chaoyang view of the Liao and Jin Dynasties and has a history of more than a thousand years.
How to go: By bus.

Biliuhe Reservoir

Lake

How to go: It is located about 45 km from Bingyu National Geopark towards west.



Day-3: Pulandian District

Qidao Fangshuiku

Lake

How to go: It is located about 13 km from Biliuhe Reservoir towards northwest.

Anbo Hot Spring

Hot Spring

How to go: It is located about 4 km from Qidao Fangshuiku Lake towards southwest.

Xiao Liutun Reservoir

Lake

How to go: It is located in Pulandian District.

Guan Yin Temple

Temple

How to go: It is located north end of Xiao Liutun Reservoir.

Qingquan Temple

Temple

How to go: It is located about 9 km from Guan Yin Temple towards southwest.

Jiahe Temple

Temple

How to go: It is located about 20 km from Qingquan Temple towards southwest.

Erlong Mountain Scenic Spot

Scenic Spot

Erlongshan Forest Park, the whole park is divided into 15 scenic spots, more than 20 attractions. there are temples, Buddhas and monks, standing on the top of the mountain.
How to go: It is located more than 20 km from Jiahe Temple towards southwest.



Day-4: Pulandian District and Changhai County

Pikou Port

Port

From here you go by ferry to Dachangshan Island in Changhai County, Xiaochangshan Island, Gexian Island, Guapi Island, Guanglu Island, Saili Island, Waichangshan Island, Xidalian Island, East Dalian Island, Xiaohaozi Island, Xiaozui Island, Wumang Island, Huludao Island.
How to go: The port is located about 16 km from Jiahe Temple towards south.



Day-5: Wafangdian City

Shashi Bath Public beach

Beach

How to go: It is located northeast end of Wafangdian.

Root Carving Exhibition

Art museum

How to go: It is located south near Shashi Bath Public beach.

Dalian Luotuoshan Seashore Forest Park

Park

It includes three major scenic spots, Longfengtan Beach and Xiping Mountain. There are more than 110 scenic spots. It includes Xiping Xiaoyue, Camel Mountain View, Tuoshan Mud Forest, Juyang Stone, and Camel Mountain Reclining Buddha. Six monuments - Baolin Temple (built in the Tang Dynasty), Gumaquan (built in the Tang Dynasty), Sanfeng Temple (built in the Southern and Northern Dynasties, built in the Ming Dynasty), Ancient Tombs of the Shang and Zhou Dynasties (Shang and Zhou Dynasties), Zhuangwu Tombs (Ming Dynasty) , Beacon Tower (built in Qin and Han Dynasties, built in Ming Sheng).
How to go: It is located in Tuoshan Township in the west of Wafangdian City

Pingdao Island

Island

How to go: It is located about west end of Wafangdian city.



Day-6: Jinzhou District

Dalian Coastal National Geopark

Park

Entry Fee: 60 Yuan (USD 8.46) for peak season and 40 Yuan (USD 5.64) for low season.
Visiting Time: April 25th to October 25th - 8:30 AM to 5 PM. Off-season - 8:30 AM to 4 PM.
How to go: About 2.5 km from Golden Pebble Beach towards southeast.

Dinosaur Park

Park

How to go: North of Dalian Coastal National Geopark.

Wanfuding Park

Park

How to go: It is located northeast of Dinosaur Park.

Dalian Golden Pebble Waxworks Museum

Art museum

How to go: It is located about 4 km from Wanfuding Park towards northwest at Jinshi Road, Jinzhou District.

Jinshitan Geological Park

Park

How to go: It is located about 200 meters from Dalian Golden Pebble Waxworks Museum towards west.

Mao Zedong Xiangzhang Exhibition Hall

Hall

How to go: It is located about 150 meters from Jinshitan Geological Park towards south at Danfeng road.

Jinshitan National Tourism Resort

Resort

How to go: It is located about 800 meters from Mao Zedong Xiangzhang Exhibition Hall towards south.

Golden Pebble Beach

Beach

How to go: It is located south of Jinshitan National Tourism Resort.

Dalian Discovery Kingdom

Amusement Park

It Opened in 2006. It is currently the largest amusement park in Liaoning.
The Discoveryland is divided into six themed areas: Crazy Town, Mysterious Desert, Metal Factory, Magic Forest, Legend Castle and Wedding Palace.
The theme park features three sets of roller coasters, two water rides, a vertical drop tower and other attractions which make up approximately twenty rides in total.
A giant stony-looking fortress built within a small lake in the center. The theme park is closed during winter season.
Entry Fee: 190 Yuan (USD 26.79) for adult and 125 Yuan (USD 17.63) for student.
Visiting Time: 9 AM to 4 PM and 4 PM to 9 PM  (May to October).
How to go: It is located north of west side of Golden Pebble Beach.

China Martial Arts Hall

Hall

How to go: It is located north of Dalian Discovery Kingdom.

Museum of Fine Arts, Luxun Academy of Fine Arts

Art  Museum

How to go: It is located northwest of Dalian Discovery Kingdom.

Hard Rock Hotel

Hotel

How to go: It is located about 800 meters from Luxun Academy of Fine Arts towards south.

Golden Coast beach

Beach

How to go: It is located about 500 meters southwest of Hard Rock Hotel.

Golden Pebble Beach Gold Coast International Car Camping Site

Sports

How to go: It is located west of Golden Coast beach.

Xiaoyaowan Beach

Beach

How to go: It is located about 10 km from west side of Golden Coast beach towards west.

Beisha City

City

Beisha City, also known as Dahei Mountain City, was built in the late Eastern Jin Dynasty (404 AD). A hilly town with Dahei Mountain, the town spans about 5 km. Koguryo was destroyed by the Tang in 668 AD. The present hill town was restored on the original site.
The peak of Mount Dahei is 663 meters above sea level. It belongs to the Qianshan Mountains, named after Qian Mountain in Anshan.
How to go: It is located about 13 km from Xiaoyaowan Beach towards northwest.

Xiangshui Temple

Temple

Xiangshuiguan is located northwest of Dashan Mountain. It is a famous Taoist temple in Dalian, also known as Xiangshui Temple and Yunshui Temple. It is said to have been built during the Tang Dynasty and has been rebuilt many times in subsequent generations, especially during the Qing Dynasty. Xiangshuiguan was built on Mountain, the two-story brick moth structure, the mountain gate is decorated with a red wall, and a large shield outside the door, making the temple look solemn.
The entrance to the mountain gate is the main hall behind the Earth Hall. With blue bricks and gray tiles, carved beams and painted buildings, is about ten meters high. The hall is dedicated to sacred soil, female worm, Guanyin and more. The front yard of the palace has a pond and five large trees. To the right of Xiangshuiguan's main hall is a 40 meters deep natural cave, called Qiqin Cave, where a clear spring flows.
After the spring water came out, from the mouth of the dragon embedded in the wall of the temple from the south and north, it was raging to the Biqi mouth in the pond, and it roared and flew into the valley, hence the name "Xiangshuiguan".
How to go: It is located north of Beisha City.



Day-7: Ganjingzi District

Sun Asia Ocean World & Polar World

Theme Park

Visiting Time: Summer - 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Winter - 9 AM to 4:30 PM.
Entry Fee: Ocean world - 110 Yuan (USD 15.51) for adult. Polar world - 80 Yuan (USD 11.28) for adult. Combo (Ocean, Polar, and Coral World) - 190 Yuan (USD 26.79) for adult. Free for child height below 1.3 meter.
How to go: Bus no 22, 23, 202, 709, 711, 801, K901, 502, 523, or 531.

Jurassic Park Happy Water World

Themed Park

How to go: It is located about 16 km from Sun Asia Ocean World & Polar World towards west.

Jinlong Temple Forest Park

Park

Although the park is named Jinlong Temple, there is no temple. There are several hills in the park. It takes around 4 hours to complete the entire tour. It is a good place to relax on weekends and family trips. Fresh air, green trees. There is a 999-step mountain to climb. There is a pavilion at the top.
Entry Fee: 20 Yuan (USD 2.82). Electric cars - 20 Yuan (USD 2.82) for per person for one round.
How to go: It is located about 14 km from Jurassic Park Happy Water World towards northwest in Yingchengzi Town.

Fangzhou Amusement Park

Park

How to go: It is located southeast of Ganjingzi District.

Dalian International Sculpture Park

Themed Park

Dalian International Sculpture Park is the first sculpture park in China that focuses on maritime culture. It covers a planned area of 110,000 square meters, of which 45,000 square meters are planned to display more than 100 sculptures created by artists from around the world. The park opened to the public in September 2018.
How to go: It is located about 5 km from Fangzhou Amusement Park towards north.


Day-8: Shahekou District

Heishijiao Park

Park

How to go: It is located about 2.5 km from Dalian International Sculpture Park towards northeast.

Dalian Natural History Museum

Museum

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 9 AM to 4:30 PM. Monday remains closed>
Entry Fee: Free, advance reservation required.
How to go: It is located about 250 meters from Heishijiao Park towards east.

Xinghai Park

Park

How to go: It is located about 1 km from Dalian Natural History Museum towards northeast.

Sheng Ya Hai Yang Shi Jie

Aquarium

How to go: It is located about 350 meters east from Xinghai Park.

Dalian Xinghai Ancient Biology Fossil Museum

Museum

How to go: It is located about 1.5 km from Sheng Ya Hai Yang Shi Jie aquarium towards east along the sea side.

Dalian Bainian Memorial Chengdiao

Tourist Attraction

How to go: It is located east of Dalian Xinghai Ancient Biology Fossil Museum.

Xinghai Square Recreation Ground

Amusement park

How to go: It is located about 2 km from Sheng Ya Hai Yang Shi Jie aquarium towards east along the sea side.

Castle Museum

Museum

How to go: It is located about 840 meters from Xinghai Square Recreation Ground towards northeast at 596 Binhai W Road.

Xinghai Square

Square

It covers a total area of 270 acres, making it the largest city square in the world. Its name literally means "the Sea of Stars".
On July 16, 1993, to commemorate the handover of Hong Kong, the construction of Xinghai Square was planned. On June 30, 1997, the Jinhai Square project was completed and the square was opened to the public for free.
How to go: It is located north of Xinghai Square Recreation Ground.

Dalian Modern Museum

Museum

The museum exhibits a large number of historical and military cultural artifacts. It also displays a wealth of images and text. From the perspective of history, urban construction and economy, the historical changes of Dalian in the past century are presented to people. The exhibition hall is divided into four floors on the ground and a basement floor.
How to go: It is located about north of Xinghai Square.



Day-9: Xigang District

Dalian Olympic Square

Square

There is a large Olympic logo that lights up at night and a large statue to honour the first Chinese Olympian. There is also a large new mall called Olympia 66 nearby.
How to go: Nearest metro station is Renmin Square. About 3.2 km from Dalian Modern Museum towards northeast .

Dalian Science & Technology Museum

Art Museum

How to go: It is located 1.1 km from Dalian Olympic Square towards south at 3 Changbai St.

Lianhuashan Temple

Temple

How to go: It is located about 2.4 km from Dalian Science & Technology Museum towards south at 60 Ying Chun Lu, 60.

Dalian Forest Zoo

Zoo

How to go: It is located about 1.65 km from Lianhuashan Temple towards southwest at Yingchun Road.

Fujiazhuang Beach

Beach

How to go: It is located about 2.5 km from Dalian Forest Zoo towards southeast.

Dalian Art Exhibition Hall

Art Gallery

How to go: It is located at the northeast of the railway Station in Zhongshan District at 35 Shengli Street.

Dalian Russia Folk Street

Street

How to go: It is located northeast of Dalian Art Exhibition Hall.

Beihai Park

Park

How to go: It is located about 400 meters from Dalian Russia Folk Street towards northwest at Xianjin Street.



Day-10: Zhongshan District

Dalian Sightseeing Tower

Tower

Dalian Sightseeing Tower (formerly Dalian Radio and Television Tower) is located on the top of the beautiful green mountain in the south of the labor park in the city. The height of the tower is 190 meters and the altitude is 360 meters. Dalian Sightseeing Tower is a more suitable height and a better viewpoint for tourists to appreciate the scenery of Dalian. A bird's-eye view of the romantic capital - emerald green mountains, azure sea, and beautiful city views, is refreshing. The Tianhaifu Revolving Restaurant in the tower is of course the highest restaurant in Dalian, and it is a frequented place for lovers who pursue romance. The Dalian Sightseeing Tower is equipped with an aerial sightseeing hall, an aerial revolving restaurant, an aerial cafe, an open-air viewing platform, a multi-functional hall, and a sightseeing restaurant. It is a comprehensive tourist attraction integrating sightseeing, catering and entertainment.

Laodong Park

Park

Located in the south of the Labor park is a large soccer ball, red and white in color. It is considered the symbol of Dalian with a professional football team with a diameter of 19.6 meters and a height of 21 meters covering an area of 2,631 square meters. Inside the big ball was actually the Dalian Museum of Architectural Art, which was later transformed into a revolving restaurant with music.
How to go: It is located about 2.6 km from Dalian Olympic Square towards east.

Victory Square

Square

How to go: It is located about 1 km from Laodong Park towards north.

Dalian Railway Station

Station

The station opened in 1903. The new station was constructed and moved to the current location in 1937.
How to go: It is located about 400 meters from Victory Square towards north.

Zhongshan Square

Square

Zhongshan Square is a city square, named for Sun Yat-sen. Several classical buildings are located on the square, which were built during the first half of the 20th century by the Japanese.
The modern buildings on Zhongshan Square, built mostly in the first half of the twentieth century, during which time Dalian was Japan's leased territory. These buildings were declared the "Cultural Heritage Sites under Protection by the Chinese State Government" in 2001.
The buildings are - Industrial and Commercial Bank of China #1, Citibank, Dalian Financial Building, Dalian Hotel, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China #2, Bank of Communications, China CITIC Bank, Dalian People's Culture Club, Bank of China, Dalian Post Office.
How to go: It is located about 650 meters towards southeast from Dalian Railway Station.

Dalian Times Square

Square

How to go: It is located about 500 meters from Zhongshan Square towards east at 50, Renmin Road.

Renmin Square

Square

How to go: It is located south of Dalian Times Square.

Sanba Square

Square

How to go: It is located about 500 meters from Renmin Square towards southeast.

Wuwu Road 8

Street

How to go: The street starts from about 350 meters away from Sanba Square towards north.

Donggang Music Fountain

Fountain

How to go: It is located about 1.8 km from Wuwu Road 8.

Zhongshan Art Gallery

Art Gallery

How to go: It is located about 3 km from Donggang Music Fountain towards south at 98 Yingbin Road.

Haizhiyun Park

Park

How to go: It is located about 2 km from Zhongshan Art Gallery towards east at Linhai Road.

Bangchuidao Beach

Beach

From here you can see Bangchui Island scenic spot.
How to go: It is located east end of Haizhiyun Park.

Hutan Amusement Park

Amusement Park

How to go: It is located about 3.3 km from Zhongshan Art Gallery towards south at Binhai E Road.

Masiji Art Gallery for Root-Carving

Art gallery

How to go: It is located near Hutan Amusement park towards east

Laohutan Scenic Attraction

Park

How to go: It is located about 350 meters west from Hutan Amusement Park.

Tiger Beach Ocean Park

Park

How to go: It is located about 300 meters west from Laohutan Scenic Attraction.

Hudiao Square

Square

How to go: It is located about 250 meters southeast from Dalian Laohutan Ocean Park (South Gate).

Xingliangkun Pottery Museum

Museum

How to go: It is located about 180 meters southwest from Hudiao Square Binhai Middle Road.

Xingliangkun Ceramic Art Museum

Museum

How to go: It is located about 30 meters south from Xingliangkun Pottery Museum at 19 Binhai Middle Road.



Day-11: Lushunkou District

Heng Shan Si

Buddhist Temple

How to go: 45 minutes from the center of Dalian. There is a train station very close, from there taxi to the temple (5 minutes).

Yinggeshi Botanical Garden

Botanical Garden

The garden covers an area of 95.57 hectares and currently has 3,021 different types of plants
Visiting Time: 7 AM to 5:30 PM.
Entry Fee: 30 Yuan (USD 4.23) (March 15 to April 14; June 16 to Sept 19; Oct 11 to Nov 15). 60 Yuan (USD 8.46) (April 15 to June 15; Sept 20 to Oct 10). Annual pass - 180 Yuan (USD 25.38). 50 percent off for age 70 years old. Free for the disabled and children under 1.3 meters.
How to go: It is located about 6.5 km from Longwangtang Cherry Blossom Park towards north.

Longwangtang Cherry Blossom Park

Park

The cherry trees planted downstream from the Longwangtang Dam built by the occupying Japanese in 1921 are in full bloom in late April. It is one of the two most famous cherry blossom parks in China, the other being the East Lake Cherry Blossom Park in Wuhan, Hubei.
There is a Longwangtang Reservoir inside the park.
How to go: It is located about 6.5 km from Dalian Yinggeshi Botanical Garden towards south.

Dalian Tahewan Bathing Beach

Beach

How to go: It is located about 8.3 km from Longwangtang Cherry Blossom Park towards southwest.

Dragon King Taoist Temple

Temple

How to go: It is located at the north from the center of Dalian Tahewan Bathing Beach.

Dalian Lion & Tiger Park

Park

How to go: It is located north of Dragon King Taoist Temple.

Lushun Submarine Museum

Museum

How to go: It is located about 6.25 km from Dragon King Taoist Temple towards southwest.

Lushun Russo-Japanese Prison

Museum

How to go: It is located about 3.3 km from Lushun Submarine Museum towards north.

Baiyushan Pagoda

Pagoda

How to go: It is located about 1.5 km from Lushun Russo-Japanese Prison towards west.

Lüshun Snake Museum

Museum

How to go: It is located about 3.2 km from Baiyushan Pagoda towards west.

Lüshun Museum

Museum

How to go: It is located about 200 meters from Lüshun Snake Museum towards west.

Taiyanggou Scenic Area

Attraction

How to go: It is located about 2 km from Lüshun Museum towards north.

Laotieshan Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

How to go: It is located at Laotie Mountain.

Dalian scenic Yellow Sea and Bohai boundary

Scenic Area

How to go: It is located southwest of Laotie Mountain.

Fomen Old Temple

Temple

How to go: It is located northwest of Laotie Mountain.

Lvshun Yinhe Winery

Winery

How to go: It is located about 350 meters from Fomen Old Temple towards west.

World Peace Park

Park

How to go: It is located about 3.7 km from Fomen Old Temple towards north.

Snake Island

Island

Adder (Vipera berus), one of the most venomous snakes in the world. This island serves as their residence. More than 13,000 of these snakes live here, some so small they are the size of discarded yarn.
How to go: Located 25-miles northwest of the Lushunkou District in the the Sea of Bohai.





Hope this post will help you. Write your comment below and please share it with your friends.


Click below to go