The National Day is coming soon, and this year's National Day is still a seven day long holiday. Have you decided where to go in Dalian? Here is a recommended three-day itinerary for you. Let's take a look at the specific three-day itinerary for Dalian National Day
Part 1:
Day 1
Laohutan Ocean Park - Pinhailou (Laohutan Store) - Dalian Female Mounted Police Base - Zhongshan Square - Xinziwei Thai Tea Restaurant
The focus of the first day's visit is of course the Laohutan Ocean Park, which is known as the "first stop of Dalian tourism" - experience the romance that belongs only to Dalian. In the afternoon, go to the famous restaurant in Dalian - Pinhai Tower (Laohutan Branch) for a big meal. Then go to the female police base for digestion, enjoy the night view at Zhongshan Square, and end the wonderful day with the aftertaste of authentic Thai cuisine
Day 2
Dalian Forest Zoo - Fujiazhuang - Baweide (Metropolitan Branch)
During the day, watch animals at the zoo, enjoy the sunset at Fujiazhuang in the evening, and have a sumptuous barbecue dinner for dinner. It's full of happiness
Day 3
Saint Ya Ocean World - Northwest * * Beef Noodles - Dinosaur Legend - Xinghai Square - Victory Square
Another trip to the Ocean Park. Although they are all ocean themed parks, the style of Shengya is indeed different from that of Tiger Beach. What is more emphasized here is the special feeling that high-tech elements bring to travelers. Some people say that if you go to Tiger Beach, you don't have to go to Shengya, but I don't think so and doubt the authenticity of their visit to Shengya Ocean World. After visiting the four major venues of Shengya, after lunch, you will pass through the Star Bay Bathing Beach and embark on an ancient adventure in Dinosaur Legend. Then, you will ride on Xinghai Square, the largest city square in Asia, and stop in front of the century old city eagle. What you will see is the century old history of Dalian yesterday and the thriving urban landscape today. After shopping, strolling, and tasting delicious food at Victory Square in the evening, return to the hotel to recharge and wait for a more exciting journey tomorrow
Second Part:
Dalian National Day Three day Tour Guide and Route:
First Day: City Historical Culture and Seaside Scenery Tour
- Morning:
- Zhongshan Square: After arriving in Dalian, the first thing to do is to go to Zhongshan Square. There are numerous modern historical buildings here, such as the former site of the Dalian branch of the Bank of Communications and the former site of the Liaoning branch of the Bank of China. The buildings with different styles are full of exotic charm and are a great place to take photos and check in. You can take a stroll here to appreciate the beauty of architecture and experience the historical heritage of Dalian, with a travel time of about 1 hour
- Russian Style Street: You can walk to Russian Style Street from Zhongshan Square. The buildings on both sides of the street are full of Russian style, with various shops selling Russian specialty products such as nesting dolls, chocolates, handicrafts, etc. You can choose some souvenirs here. At the same time, there are many snack stalls on the street where you can taste specialty foods, with a tour time of about 1.5 hours
- Noon: Taste Dalian cuisine at restaurants near the Russian Style Street, and recommend local specialties such as seaweed buns and mackerel dumplings
- Afternoon:
- Xinghai Square: Take a bus or taxi to Xinghai Square. This is the largest city square in Asia, with beautiful seaside scenery and a view of the Star Bay Bridge. On the square, you can feed seagulls, enjoy the sea view, and also visit sculptures such as the century old city sculpture. If you bring your children to play together, you can also go to the amusement park on the square for about 2-3 hours
- Dalian Shengya Ocean World: Located near Xinghai Square, there are multiple ocean themed venues here, such as Polar World, Coral World, Deep Sea Legend, etc., where you can observe various marine creatures up close, as well as exciting dolphin and beluga whale performances. It is recommended to know the performance time in advance in order to better arrange the visiting sequence, with a playtime of about 3 hours
- Evening: Enjoy dinner at a restaurant near Xinghai Square and admire the night view of the square. Afterwards, return to the hotel to rest. If you still have energy, you can go to Xi'an Road Commercial Street and experience the nightlife of Dalian
Day 2: Natural Scenery and Theme Park Tour
- Morning:
- Bangke Island Scenic Area: Bangke Island is a scenic spot with mountains, sea, islands, and beaches as the main landscapes, with clear seawater and delicate beaches16. You can take a walk, swim (if weather permits), and enjoy a leisurely seaside time. There are also villas of different styles in the scenic area, with pleasant scenery and a travel time of about 2-3 hours
- Noon: There are some dining places in the scenic area, but the prices are relatively high. You can bring your own food for a picnic at the beach
- Afternoon:
- Haiyun Park: Depart from Bangke Island and head to Haiyun Park. There are unique landscapes such as strange slopes and eighteen plates in the park, as well as sculptures of various marine creatures that are vivid and lifelike. You can choose to take an electric scooter for sightseeing, or hike to enjoy the scenery along the way and feel the charm of nature. The travel time is about 2 hours
- Donggang Venice Water City: In the evening, arrive at Donggang Venice Water City. The architectural style here is modeled after Venice, Italy, with rivers, bridges, and European style buildings. You can take a gondola boat tour, as if you are in a small European town. At night, the lights of Shuicheng light up, and the night view is very beautiful, making it a good time to take photos. The sightseeing time is about 2 hours
- Evening: Taste seafood dishes such as steamed crabs and spicy stir fried clams at restaurants near Donggang. After dinner, you can enjoy a music fountain performance at Donggang Square (if there is a performance)
Day 3: Theme Park and Leisure Shopping Tour
- Morning:
- Dalian Haichang Discovery Kingdom Theme Park: Take a light rail or tourist bus to Discovery Kingdom Theme Park21. This is a large theme park with various exciting amusement facilities such as roller coasters, jumping machines, large pendulums, as well as exciting performances and float parades. You can choose to play projects according to your interests and enjoy happy time to the fullest. The playing time is about 4-5 hours
- Noon: Dining at restaurants in the park with fast food options such as hamburgers and pizza
- Afternoon:
- Qingniwaqiao commercial district: After returning to the city from the Discovery Kingdom, head to Qingniwaqiao commercial district. This is one of the busiest commercial centers in Dalian, with large shopping malls such as Dalian Shopping Mall, Macalline, and New Mart. You can buy some Dalian specialties such as sea cucumber, abalone, grilled fish slices, and also browse clothing stores, jewelry stores, etc
- Evening: Enjoy dinner at a restaurant near Qingniwa Bridge, ending a three-day trip to Dalian
Accommodation suggestions:
- Near Xinghai Square: Convenient to travel, with complete dining and shopping facilities in the surrounding area. At night, you can also enjoy the night view of Xinghai Square
- Near Zhongshan Square: Convenient transportation, close to multiple scenic spots, with many hotels and homestays to choose from
- Near Donggang: It is close to attractions such as the water city of Venice, with a beautiful environment and some high-end hotels and apartment style hotels
Transportation suggestions:
- Urban transportation: Dalian's bus and subway networks are relatively developed, and you can download the "Dalian Metro e-Travel" app to take the subway conveniently. In addition, taxis and ride hailing services are also very convenient
- Go to scenic spots: To go to scenic spots such as Bangji Island and Discovery Kingdom, you can choose to take public transportation, light rail, or tourist buses, or take a taxi or drive by yourself, but you need to pay attention to traffic conditions and parking issues in the scenic spots