Just returned from freezing Dalian, sisters planning to go should be cautious
Hey babes👋! Who gets it?! Dalian in April is absolutely a dream city! Cherry blossoms fluttering🌸, sea breeze caressing your face🌬️, Russian architecture with amazing vibes - save this comprehensive guide and let me show you around this "Pearl of the North"!
📍Dalian, Liaoning's most romantic coastal city👏! Here you'll find stretching coastlines, azure seas, and century-old streets with exotic charm. In April, cherry blossoms quietly bloom, seagulls circle above Xinghai Square, and the lighthouse stands silently at Fisherman's Wharf - every casual photo looks like a scene from a Japanese film!
🚗【Transportation Guide】
✈️Landing at Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport, take subway Line 2 directly to downtown, or a taxi to Xinghai Square takes about 20 minutes;
🚄If arriving by high-speed rail at Dalian North Station, transfer to subway or taxi. City transportation is super convenient - subway and buses cover major attractions, and riding shared bikes along the coastline is incredibly relaxing~
🗺【Recommended Itineraries】
Day1: Xinghai Square - Xinghai Park - Black Stone Reef
Head straight to Xinghai Square in the morning! Feed seagulls, view the cross-sea bridge, giant huabiao columns and musical fountains are spectacular😆! Grab some seaweed buns nearby for lunch - incredibly delicious! In the afternoon, explore Xinghai Park, take the cable car for an aerial view of the sea, then visit Black Stone Reef to see unique karst landforms, and wait for an orange sunset over the sea🌅!
Day2: Russian Style Street - Zhongshan Square - Fisherman's Wharf
Get up early to visit Russian Style Street, explore colorful spired buildings and shop for unique souvenirs! At noon, enjoy a bowl of sea jelly - smooth and bouncy, perfect with sesame sauce! In the afternoon, stroll through Zhongshan Square admiring century-old European architecture, then head to Fisherman's Wharf in the evening - lighthouse, fishing boats, sunset - maximum atmosphere, every casual shot is Instagram-worthy📸!
Day3: Bangchui Island - Rhythm of the Sea Park - Return Journey
Rush to Bangchui Island in the morning! Fine sand beaches, clear water, and distant views of the "stick-shaped" island. For lunch, try traditional sweet and sour pork - crispy outside, tender inside, with a tangy flavor! In the afternoon, visit Rhythm of the Sea Park, check out "Sunrise Square" and the Mysterious Slope to experience the fascinating terrain~ Before leaving, pack some menzi as souvenirs, and head home!
🌟【5 Must-Visit Spots】
📍Xinghai Square: Asia's largest city square, feed seagulls, watch fountains
📍Fisherman's Wharf: Lighthouse, fishing boats, sunset - peak atmosphere
📍Russian Style Street: Exotic architecture + specialty shops, 100% photogenic
📍Bangchui Island: Hidden beach, crystal clear water, maximum vacation vibes
📍Rhythm of the Sea Park: Seaside hiking, visit the Mysterious Slope and Sunrise Square
📌【Practical Tips】
🎫Bangchui Island entrance fee is 20 yuan, most other attractions are free
👗April in Dalian is windy, bring light jackets + scarves, wear comfortable shoes
📸Photo Tips: Best lighting at Xinghai Square at sunrise, Fisherman's Wharf at dusk, Russian Style Street in the morning!
🍜【Local Food Recommendations】
🥟Seaweed Buns: Fresh seaweed filling, juicy soup, bursting with flavor
🍜Sea Jelly: Smooth and bouncy, refreshing with sesame sauce and garlic
🐟Traditional Sweet and Sour Pork: Crispy outside, tender inside, sweet and tangy, a northeastern classic
🥘Salted Fish Cakes: Savory salted fish, crispy cakes, coastal specialty
🦐Spicy Stir-fried Clams: Plump clams, spicy and delicious, perfect with drinks
🧇Menzi: Pan-fried until golden, topped with sesame sauce and garlic, top-tier street food
🏨【Accommodation】
📍Near Xinghai Square: Dalian Grand Hyatt Hotel, sea view rooms facing the cross-sea bridge
📍Next to Russian Style Street: Dalian New World Hotel, convenient location, lots of food options nearby
📍Fisherman's Wharf: Guesthouses near Dalian Tiger Beach Ocean Park, healing sea views from your window
💖【Travel Impressions】
Dalian's romance is hidden in cherry blossom-filled street corners🌸, in the salty sea breeze, in the light and shadows of century-old buildings... Every frame of this city makes my heart flutter! Hurry up, babes, and embark on a spring seaside adventure~