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Top 19 Family-Friendly Attractions in Dalian [2025]
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Dalian Laohutan Ocean Park
4.4
/5
26668 reviews
7.9
From AU$ 42.50
Based on 537 reviews
Laohutan Ocean Park/Fisherman Pier | 7 km from downtown
Phone 0411-82046666
Address: No. 9 Binhai Middle Road, Zhongshan District, Dalian
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Whale, dolphin, sea lion & walrus show
Mountain & sea views await
Saved by 451 users11848 positive reviews
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- Landscape and facilities: The park covers a vast area with more than 4,000 meters of coastline, and the beach and the mountains and sea combine to form a unique coastal landscape. There is also a 600-meter long cross-sea sky cableway that allows visitors to overlook the beautiful scenery from the air. - Venues and performances: The Polar Hall is the first venue in China to showcase polar marine animals and polar experience, showing 122 species of beluga whales, seagulls, walruses, more than 4,800 (tailed) creatures, and wonderful marine animal performances. The animal performance of the Joy Theatre incorporates the storyline into it, and it is full of fun. - Science education: The Polar Museum in the park has a science education area, displaying South and Arctic inspection items, such as scientific examination photos, sleds, flags signed by Chinese Antarctic scientific examination team members, etc., as well as specimens and high-tech exhibits of polar animals such as Eskimo dogs and Arctic wolves. It can enable tourists, especially teenagers, to learn a wealth of marine knowledge and polar knowledge. - Service and supporting facilities: The food street in the park provides a variety of dining options, and there are special souvenir shops around to meet the shopping needs of tourists. In addition, the park also provides perfect rest facilities, sanitary facilities, etc., and the overall service level is high, which can provide tourists with a better play experience.
Taking advantage of the Chinese New Year's Eve ticket discount, there are many venues inside, each has its own fun. The Polar Museum is the essence of the entire Tiger Beach. It is also very happy to see beluga whales, dolphins, seals, walruses, polar bears, penguins and other lively and cute animals living here. I hope I can come here to see them again in the future.
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Dalian Forest Zoo
4.6
/5
12724 reviews
7.6
From AU$ 8.38
Based on 420 reviews
Fujiazhuang Beach/Silver beach | 3.5 km from downtown
Phone 0411-82476998
Address: No. 60 Yingchun Road, Nanshidao Street, Xigang District, Dalian
Recommended sightseeing time: 4-6 hours
No.2 of Best Things to Do in Dalian
Highlights:
Wildlife habitat & education
Walk in free-range area to see animals
Saved by 441 users7944 positive reviews
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Advantages: The park covers an area of 5958 hectares and has a high forest coverage rate. It is a "urban green lung" and a "natural oxygen bar". There are rich natural landscapes such as Maolin, Xiumu, Sea of clouds, waterfalls, streams, lakes, and humanistic landscapes such as temples and Taoist views. There are many attractions such as Daxishan Reservoir, Chengyuan Hot Spring Villa, Yuli Lake Park, and many streams. The waterfall landscape is spectacular during the summer rainy season. It is also a place for migratory birds to migrate, and the spring and autumn seasons are spectacular. In addition, the park is free to open, the surrounding transportation is convenient, and the supporting facilities are perfect. - Insufficient: The park is large in size, and walking to test your physical strength. If you take the shuttle bus in the park, you will limit your freedom and it is difficult to stay and enjoy the scenery at any time. Some areas have more tourists during the peak tourist season, which may affect the play experience. Dalian Qixianling Forest Park - Advantages: Located in the high-tech park, the geographical position is superior and the transportation is convenient. It is built on 6 seaside hills, with a total area of about 800,000 square meters, surrounded by mountains and waters. It has 12,000 extension rice garden road, 31 small leisure squares, 6 viewing pavilions and 28 sets of construction equipment, as well as the wetland landscape of the stream valley floor. There are special landscapes such as direct ladders, plank roads and beaches into the sea. It is a check-in place for net reds, swimming, fishing, camping and barbecue, and catching the sea. - Insufficient: The parking lot is small and may not meet parking needs during the tourist season. Some beaches are small pebble beaches, and the beach experience is not as delicate as the beach. Dalian Tianmenshan National Forest Park - Advantages: Located in the northern mountainous area of Zhuanghe City, it is composed of five scenic spots, with quartz rock peak forest landform, three peaks above 900 meters above sea level, Qifeng, ditch valley deep, layered, strange stone, flowers and forests, streams and waterfalls, rich natural landscape, It can be called "the wonderland of the world". It is also founded in the Liaojin era of the sunrise view, the thousand Buddha cave and other human landscape, with a deep historical and cultural heritage. It can be climbed, rafted, and explored. It is an ideal resort for summer recuperation and folk tourism. - Insufficient: The scenic spot is large, the distance between the scenic spots is far, the walking tour is more tired, and the internal transportation facilities need to be further improved. The supporting facilities around the scenic spot are not perfect enough, and there are relatively few choices for dining and accommodation.
Very happy to play, there are many animals. The weather is a bit hot, the lions and tigers are sleeping, and the cats need to carefully find where it sleeps. It is recommended to walk in the free-range area. Play time is 6 hours.
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Sun Asia Ocean World And Polar World
4.4
/5
18283 reviews
7.3
From AU$ 21.04
Based on 225 reviews
Xinghai Square/Stasia Ocean World/Xinghai Park | 5.5 km from downtown
Phone 0411-84581113
Address: No. 608-6-8, Zhongshan Road, Shahekou District, Dalian (500 meters west of Xinghai Square)
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
No.4 of Best Things to Do in Dalian
Highlights:
Dalian's mountain & sea culture
Coral world with holographic tech
Saved by 223 users8137 positive reviews
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Watched the sea lion show and dolphin show! Wonderful! Walked 118 meters of undersea tunnel! See all kinds of polar and marine life! The children are having fun!
A must-go sea world in Dalian! The children had a great time, the surprises were constant, every area was great, very good, the scenic performance and service were also online and in place, recommended!
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Dalian Haichang Discoveryland Theme Park
4.5
/5
18421 reviews
7.1
From AU$ 55.81
Based on 782 reviews
Jinshitan National Holiday Resort | 38.4 km from downtown
Phone 0411-87900000
Address: No. 36, Jinshi Road, Jinshitan National Tourism Resort, Jinzhou District, Dalian
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
No.3 of Night Attractions in Dalian
Highlights:
40+ world-class amusement rides
Cool Mini World
Saved by 305 users5824 positive reviews
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Dalian Haichang Discoveryland Theme Park is a thrilling adventure that blends fantasy, excitement, and scenic beauty by the sea! With its imaginative themed zones—from mysterious castles to pirate bays—it offers something for everyone, from adrenaline-pumping roller coasters to family-friendly rides and magical shows. The park is beautifully designed, clean, and well-maintained, making each step feel like you’re in a storybook. Don't miss it.
Dalian found that the Kingdom experience exceeded expectations! When I entered the door, I was amazed by the fairy tale castle, and the children were super happy to chase the cruise car. Roller coaster lovers must rush to the "Thunder Challenge" - the whole process of adrenaline surge, when the screams were trembling when they were upside down, but the two-hour queue experienced a slight collapse for two minutes. The night light show is beautiful, the light and shadow are projected on the castle like a magical world, and the whole scene is cheered when the fireworks are pressed. The facilities in the parent-child area are mild, but some equipment buttons are not very sensitive. The 68 yuan theme burger package has a high value and a normal taste. It is recommended to bring your own snacks. The overall atmosphere is happy, avoiding the weekend crowds can definitely be worth the fare!
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Oriental Venice Water City
4.5
/5
1680 reviews
6.9
Zhongshan Square/Renmin Road Donggang Commercial Area | 6.6 km from downtown
Phone 0411-82875777
Address: Gangpu Road, Donggang Business District, Dalian
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
No.3 of Water Fun Attractions in Dalian
Saved by 969 users787 positive reviews
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Being in Dalian Haichang Oriental Water City is like being in Venice abroad. The environment is beautiful, the cruise ships shuttle at night, and the scenery is beautiful! I took the children and the elderly out for a tour, and the children and the elderly had a very happy time. Good reviews!
Free attractions, beautiful buildings, and canals, exactly the same as Venice. It has its own characteristics during the day and night, it is worth a visit, and there are many restaurants and night markets nearby.
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Dalian Shell Museum
4.6
/5
2298 reviews
6.5
From AU$ 14.17
Based on 40 reviews
Xinghai Square/Stasia Ocean World/Xinghai Park | 4.5 km from downtown
Phone 0411-82856742
Address: No.2 ,D District,xinghai sqare, Shahekou District, Dalian , China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
No.8 of Best Things to Do in Dalian
Highlights:
Giant shell attracts families
8,000+ shell specimens on display
Saved by 106 users1387 positive reviews
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It is a very interesting experience to see a variety of shells and marine life specimens in the Dalian Shell Museum, and to learn about the history of the sea. I went there on Sunday, there were not many people. It was very comfortable to stroll around in the hot weather. The souvenir shop had many interesting gadgets and shell children liked it very much.
It was really better than expected.
It is located next to Xinghai Square, and there are many places to eat around.
Many exhibits in the exhibition hall have never been seen before, and the children really broadened their horizons.
Especially on the underground floor, there are many ammonites on display, far more than other museums, it is a surprise.
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Lushun Baiyu Hill
4.3
/5
632 reviews
6.0
Based on 75 reviews
Lvshun Military Harbor/New Mart/University Town | 33.1 km from downtown
Phone 0411-86638005
Address: No. 158 Baiyushan Street, Lushunkou District, Dalian (South Pass)
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
No.11 of Best Things to Do in Dalian
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The wind was howling, the grass and trees were withering, and the Baiyushan Tower, standing alone on the top of the mountain, looked down at the Lushun military port. It seemed that one could still hear the rumbling of cannons in the wind and smell the rolling smoke in the air. The fantasy and glory of the two old imperialists were gone, and the fragments of words in the textbooks seemed clear and blurred across the curtain of time. Only at this moment, the land under my feet and the scene in front of me finally coincided with the imagination in my mind. All kinds of emotions were pent up in my chest, but I could only exhale a breath of white air and let it drift in the air.
It was a pity that I couldn't climb the tower because the cableway was closed in winter.
Baiyu Mountain was originally named "Xiguan Mountain". In the sixth year of Emperor Guangxu's reign (1880), when Li Hongzhang accompanied Emperor Guangxu's father, Prince Chun, to inspect Lushun, he said that there is a Golden Mountain in Lushun, and there should also be a Baiyu Mountain. From then on, it was named "Baiyu Mountain" (there is also a legend that it was named because the rocks were white like jade in the early years). On the top of the mountain, there are Baiyu Mountain Tower, a 110-meter-high TV signal tower and a naval weapons museum. There are two north-south roads winding around Baiyu Mountain. On the east slope of the mountain, there is a 499-step cement staircase leading directly to the top of the mountain. There are pavilions along the way for tourists to rest. There is an aerial cableway on the south slope that leads directly to the top of the mountain. The aerial cableway was completed on May 15, 1987. The height difference between the upper and lower parts is 92 meters, the straight-line distance is 378 meters, and the circumference is 802 meters. Climbing to the top of Baiyu Mountain, you can have a panoramic view of the Lushunkou military port and the urban area.
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Shi Bay Paradise Water Park
4.5
/5
290 reviews
5.9
From AU$ 14.81
Dalian Economic and Technological Development Zone | 17.7 km from downtown
Phone 0411-87627666
Address: 辽宁省大连市金州区赤峰南路与滨海中路交汇处润海园中区82号
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
No.5 of Water Fun Attractions in Dalian
Highlights:
Shells & waves create dreamy ocean
Enjoy family time with fun & relaxation
Saved by 177 users250 positive reviews
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As expected, once you travel during a holiday, places will be overcrowded. I traveled during the May holiday, so there were many people. However, it was still enjoyable. The grounds seem clean and the lifeguards are very attentive. Would recommend for off season.
Especially good, the water is very clean, because we are not going on weekends, so there are relatively few people, the experience is very good, the outdoor open-air hot spring is really amazing, the indoor drifting river is also super enjoyable, very recommended, will go again.
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The Huang-Bohai Seas Demarcation Line in Laotie Mountain
4.7
/5
219 reviews
5.9
Based on 7 reviews
46 km from downtown
Phone 0411-86218828
Address: Below Laotie Mountain Lighthouse, Lvshunkou District, Dalian 116050, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
No.13 of Best Things to Do in Dalian
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The southernmost tip of the Liaodong Peninsula, the reefs support a low hill, Dalian is located between the mountains and the sea, the scenery is infinite, the boundary of the Yellow Bohai Sea is abnormally spectacular, the S-shaped water pattern is looming, and the weather can also see Penglai. It is a worthwhile trip!
At the southernmost end of Dalian, you can only travel by car. There are a lot of parking spaces in the parking lot, ten yuan per time. There are people at the entrance of the scenic spot who intercept passengers and fool them. Many cars park outside the scenic spot, and they have to walk more and bear the risk of vehicle damage. There are few people in this scenic spot, and it depends on the two seas.
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Dahei Mountain Scenic Area
4.2
/5
421 reviews
5.8
From AU$ 4.30
Based on 113 reviews
26.2 km from downtown
Phone 0411-87777055
Address: Fengxiang Road, Jinzhou District, Dalian, about 5 kilometers east of Jinzhou City
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
No.14 of Best Things to Do in Dalian
Saved by 135 users217 positive reviews
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My child is studying in the development zone, so we went to climb Dahei Mountain during the holidays. There are two ways to go up the mountain, one is steep and the other is flat. We chose to climb the stairs. The scenery along the way is beautiful, the mountain is steep, and it is really tiring halfway. When you reach the top of the mountain, you can see the sea and the entire development zone. It is worth going.
During the May Day holiday, there were many tourists visiting Dahei Mountain! Enter the scenic area from the Tang Palace, go all the way up to Shigu Temple, from Shigu Temple to Dianjiangtai, you can see the beautiful scenery of Dalian! Finally, go down the mountain from Guanmenzhai, and the trip ends successfully. The overall feeling is good, suitable for leisure and play!
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