Over 200 RMB per person! Dalian's hidden "Jelly Sea" guide

**"The moment I stepped onto Jinshitan in Dalian, I understood what a 'Golden' coast means—4.5 kilometers of soft golden sand sparkling like crushed diamonds under the sun, and the sea shimmering with a jelly-like turquoise glow. This is actually the only natural light bath beach in the north!"** If you are planning a healing seaside trip, keep this firsthand guide handy. Enjoy a niche and upscale experience for just over 200 RMB per person!

✅ **Key Tips and Tricks**
1. **Money-saving transportation hacks**
- **Direct light rail**: Take Line 3 from Dalian Railway Station to the final stop "Jinshitan Station" (8 RMB, 1 hour). After exiting, **ignore tout drivers**! Walk 15 minutes south to reach the "Golden Coast East Bathing Beach," free entry.
- **Within the scenic area**: Orange sightseeing buses at the entrance cost 20 RMB for unlimited rides all day, highly recommended! For self-driving, navigate to "Happy Coast Gate 6," parking fee is 10 RMB/day.

2. **Beach zoning guide**
- **Fine sand & family-friendly** → Head straight to Gate 6! The softest sand on the entire coast, perfect for kids to dig and splash without discomfort (avoid Gates 1-5, where sand and stones are rough).
- **Tide pooling and treasure hunting** → Rush to Gate 5 at low tide! Explore the rocky area for small crabs and sea snails (check tide tables in advance).
- **Photo spots** → Feed seagulls at Gate 2 (bring your own bread), and shoot cliff sea views at Jinwan Bridge (navigate to "Jinwan Bridge," photographers stand across the road for the best angle).

3. **Popular experiences**
- **Romantic sunset at sea**: Arrive before 5 PM at "Jinshitan Blue Dream Coast," watch the sunset dip behind the Luneng Castle Hotel, the orange light flooding the sea is breathtaking!
- **Overnight beach party**: Rent tents + BBQ (bring your own food): small tents cost 200 RMB on weekdays, BBQ grills 30 RMB; lie back to watch stars and listen to waves, atmosphere guaranteed.
- **Avoid pitfalls**: Jet skis (100 RMB/person) are short rides and get you wet; UV-protection grass umbrellas are free, don’t pay to rent!

**"When the bonfire lights up the night tide, I realized Jinshitan’s romance goes far beyond this—next day, soak in the 2400-meter deep sea mineral hot springs at Luneng, sauna while enjoying mountain and sea views, a local hidden healing gem..."** Follow me for the next issue unlocking hot spring money-saving secrets!

> 📌 **Tips**
>- Shower fee: 10 RMB/person (next to the Extreme Earth toilets);
>- Must bring: slippers (to avoid foot pain), sun protection clothing, bread (to feed seagulls);
>- Best season: July to September (International Sand Sculpture Festival, water temperature suitable).

💎 **Real experience:** This place lacks the noise of Sanya but offers the vastness and wildness of the north—few people, fine sand, clear water, and you can own a beach with just a hundred RMB budget!