Escape the Chinese summer heat

There is nothing cultural or historic about Xinghai Square, however, it is still one of my favoruite places in all of China. It makes you feel the excitement of being by the sea and playing on rides just like a child. I live in Shanghai and still love to spend a summer holiday in Dalian and in Xinghai square, the perfect summer holiday desitnation in China. Whilst the rest of China is super hot, Dalian feels like an oasis. The cool sea breeze and less humid climate. Xinghai square is a great place to enjoy the fun of Dalian. The square itself is just a very large area of grass which makes walking and parking to the seafront more difficult. However, it is beautifully maintained and adds to the charm. Next to the square are lots of fun rides, some good restaurants and a large concrete monument/ structure which looks like something from a skate park. The square gets very busy in the summer but never enough to need to queue for things. There is a small area of beach which can get dirty with things from people’s barbeques. However, there is a great view of the bridge and out to sea. One of our favourite (but childish) things to do is to rent a small electric car and drive it around. You cant go very far but it all adds to the childish fun of this place. In our time in Dalian we found ourself going back here again and again