Must-Visit Dalian Summer Travel Guide

Here’s a popular Trip.com travel guide for Dalian in summer:

Pre-Trip Prep

- **Documents**: Bring ID cards, student IDs, senior citizen cards, etc., for ticket purchases and discounts.
- **Clothing**: Pack lightweight summer outfits like T-shirts, shorts, and skirts, plus a thin jacket for cooler mornings/evenings.
- **Sun Protection**: Sunglasses, sunhat, sunscreen, and a compact umbrella to avoid sunburn.
- **Medication**: Prepare cold/flu meds, stomachache pills, motion sickness tablets, and insect repellent for emergencies.

Top Attractions

- **Xinghai Square**: Asia’s largest urban square—feed seagulls, watch musical fountains, and enjoy stunning sea views. Nearby Polar Ocean World offers a panoramic underwater tunnel experience.
- **Fisherman’s Wharf**: Vibrant European-style buildings and fishing boats create a photogenic European vibe.
- **Oriental Venice Water Town**: With 200+ European castles and gondola rides, it feels like Italy.
- **Bangchuidao Island**: Crystal-clear waters, soft sands, and serene surroundings make it a perfect summer retreat.
- **Jinshitan National Resort**: Features golden beaches and 600-million-year-old sea-eroded wonders like "Dinosaur Exploring the Sea." Explore the geopark’s unique charm.
- **Binhai Road**: Holds the Guinness record for the longest wooden boardwalk (2,000 km), ideal for hiking and photography.

Food Picks

- **Seafood**: Savor Dalian abalone, mantis shrimp, and sea urchin—steamed, spicy-fried, or in dumplings for an oceanic flavor.
- **Local Snacks**: Try *menzi* (sweet potato starch jelly with sesame sauce) or takoyaki and *jiangjun guokui* (crispy pancakes).
- **BBQ**: Hit spots like Zhenghuangqi Seafood BBQ for grilled seafood/meats by the breezy seaside.

Stay Options

- **Near Xinghai Square**: Grand Hyatt Dalian offers sea-view rooms, direct beach access, and convenience.
- **Donggang Area**: Four Seasons Hotel Dalian boasts skyline views, a rooftop bar, and a chic lobby in the CBD core.
- **Jinshitan Resort**: Yun Chuan Mi Jing Hot Spring Villas provide private Kyoto-style courtyards with in-room hot springs.

Itinerary

- **Day 1**: Xinghai Square → Polar Ocean World → Binhai Road → Fisherman’s Wharf. Arrive in Dalian, explore the square, enjoy seafood lunch, visit the ocean world, stroll Binhai Road at sunset, and end at the wharf’s nightscape.
- **Day 2**: Oriental Venice → Russian Street → Bangchuidao Island. Gondola rides in the morning, Russian Street for lunch, then beach time at Bangchuidao.
- **Day 3**: Jinshitan National Resort. Full day at the geopark and golden coast, with water activities and seafood BBQ dinner.