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Discover the most popular places to stay in Changhai, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers

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Finally found my ideal courtyard homestay on Guanglu Island

Finally found my ideal courtyard homestay on Guanglu Island

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Went to Dalian just for these 20 photos～

Went to Dalian just for these 20 photos～

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The aesthetic of Jiaodong cuisine, bringing the freshness of the Bohai Bay.

The aesthetic of Jiaodong cuisine, bringing the freshness of the Bohai Bay.

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Dalian must-visit checklist

Dalian must-visit checklist

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Forget Dalian, this place is amazing!

Forget Dalian, this place is amazing!

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I used to think Quanjishanhai only catered to high-end banquets with all private rooms, and that walk-ins couldn't get in without a reservation. I decided to ask just in case and found out that their first-floor dining hall is actually open to solo diners, couples, friends, and families!
No reservation needed, no need to gather a large group, and no minimum spend. The environment is clean and elegant. Sitting in air-conditioned comfort while waiting for your food is 100 times better than squeezing into noisy, trendy spots. You get authentic Bohai Bay seafood—this trip was totally worth it!
I've put together a list of my personally tested, can't-miss dishes. Order these and you can't go wrong:
✅ Golden millet braised sea cucumber
A must-eat healthy signature dish in Dalian! It uses live sea cucumber from Zhangzidao at 39°N. The meat is thick, plump, and tender, slow-cooked with premium japonica rice until thick and saucy. The aroma of the rice blends with the sweetness of the sea cucumber. It's warm, smooth, and not greasy—loved by both seniors and children. It's packed with nutrition.
✅ Steamed black rockfish
A signature fish loved by locals in Bohai Bay. The restaurant uses live fish, killed and steamed to order. This minimalist approach perfectly locks in the freshness of the meat. The steamed fish is so tender it falls off the bone with just a lip-smack. Every bite is full of the fresh, mellow taste of the ocean. There are very few bones, making it a delight to eat.
✅ Quanjishanhai braised double-fresh combo
Their hidden bestseller! The top layer is covered with fresh sea urchin meat that's incredibly sweet. The middle layer is tender tofu that melts in your mouth, and the bottom layer hides chewy, firm handmade shrimp paste. One bite gives you 3 layers of texture—it's so fresh it'll make you stomp your feet!
Also, don't miss the classic Dalian three-delicacy mung bean jelly, the fresh and sweet live sea urchin sashimi, and the live yellow croaker and sea urchin dumplings that burst with juice when you bite into them. Every dish is a winner. The cost per person is much more reasonable than randomly picking a seafood stall, and the taste is authentic!
📍Address: Quanjishanhai · Seafood · Roast Duck · Fusion Cuisine (Gaoxin Branch)

I used to think Quanjishanhai only catered to high-end banquets with all private rooms, and that walk-ins couldn't get in without a reservation. I decided to ask just in case and found out that their first-floor dining hall is actually open to solo diners, couples, friends, and families! No reservation needed, no need to gather a large group, and no minimum spend. The environment is clean and elegant. Sitting in air-conditioned comfort while waiting for your food is 100 times better than squeezing into noisy, trendy spots. You get authentic Bohai Bay seafood—this trip was totally worth it! I've put together a list of my personally tested, can't-miss dishes. Order these and you can't go wrong: ✅ Golden millet braised sea cucumber A must-eat healthy signature dish in Dalian! It uses live sea cucumber from Zhangzidao at 39°N. The meat is thick, plump, and tender, slow-cooked with premium japonica rice until thick and saucy. The aroma of the rice blends with the sweetness of the sea cucumber. It's warm, smooth, and not greasy—loved by both seniors and children. It's packed with nutrition. ✅ Steamed black rockfish A signature fish loved by locals in Bohai Bay. The restaurant uses live fish, killed and steamed to order. This minimalist approach perfectly locks in the freshness of the meat. The steamed fish is so tender it falls off the bone with just a lip-smack. Every bite is full of the fresh, mellow taste of the ocean. There are very few bones, making it a delight to eat. ✅ Quanjishanhai braised double-fresh combo Their hidden bestseller! The top layer is covered with fresh sea urchin meat that's incredibly sweet. The middle layer is tender tofu that melts in your mouth, and the bottom layer hides chewy, firm handmade shrimp paste. One bite gives you 3 layers of texture—it's so fresh it'll make you stomp your feet! Also, don't miss the classic Dalian three-delicacy mung bean jelly, the fresh and sweet live sea urchin sashimi, and the live yellow croaker and sea urchin dumplings that burst with juice when you bite into them. Every dish is a winner. The cost per person is much more reasonable than randomly picking a seafood stall, and the taste is authentic! 📍Address: Quanjishanhai · Seafood · Roast Duck · Fusion Cuisine (Gaoxin Branch)

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Summer Roaming in Dalian｜Ride the Vintage Tram, Visit Xinghai Square, Go Deep-Sea Fishing in the Changshan Islands

Summer Roaming in Dalian｜Ride the Vintage Tram, Visit Xinghai Square, Go Deep-Sea Fishing in the Changshan Islands

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Slow Travel｜Dalian Guanglu Island, no rushing through attractions, just lying on the island for three days

Slow Travel｜Dalian Guanglu Island, no rushing through attractions, just lying on the island for three days

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Popular Restaurants in Changhai

亚可特色烧烤(长海广鹿岛店) | 思味海鲜烧烤(长海广鹿岛店) | 和顺兴渔家菜 | 福鑫园海味馆(长海店) | 程记海鲜(长海店) | OUT CLUB·沙滩餐酒俱乐部 | 渔家小馆(大连江住宅小区店) | 长海裕广渔家 | 蜜雪冰城(长海商场店) | 日丰园·海岛民宿(广鹿岛店) | 肯德基(长海县商业街店) | 王记秘制串串香 | 微醺音乐酒馆 | 天香一品海鲜烧烤(四块石湾公园店) | 金润烧烤店 | 不一样烧烤 | 鑫缘饭庄(长海店) | 长海县獐子岛镇红姐私房菜馆 | 金满楼饭店 | 长海联程度假酒店·餐厅 | 老吴家渔子宿特色民宿(蛎荞线分店) | 傅鑫川香火锅(环海路店) | 宴福活鱼锅(景山家园店) | Kaixinjianggushougan Noodle House | 杨国福麻辣烫(环海路店) | 百味小馆(长海西路店) | 大唐海鲜烧烤(二部) | 长海小渔村饭店(清风街店) | 鸿福小鱼村 | 兴华火锅(长海店)

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Dalian, Liaoning: Dachangshan Island Sea Fishing Experience/Speedboating Fishing/Zhangzi Island Professional Sea Fishing [Sailing Boat Dolphin & Bird Watching/Speedboating Sightseeing] | Changhai travel photography[Mobile phone and camera accompaniment shooting services including appointment shooting, follow-up shooting, photography, promotional videos, documentaries, commercials, short videos with all raw images provided] | Mainland China 5G eSIM | Day Pass/Total Data Package | ChatGPT Available | 24-Hour Billing | 1-365 Days | QR Code | Mainland China 5G eSIM | Supports Google Maps / ChatGPT | Daily/Total Data Plans | 24-Hour Billing | 1–365 Days | QR Code | Mainland China/Hong Kong/Macau 5G eSIM | Day Pass/Total Data Package | 24-Hour Billing | QR Code | Global (77 Countries) 5G/4G eSIM | Supports Google Maps/TikTok/ChatGPT | Data Plan | 24-Hour Billing | 1–7 Days | QR code | Mainland China 5G eSIM | Dual Network • All AI & TikTok | 1–365 Days | QR Code | Mainland China · Hong Kong · Macau 5G eSIM | All AI & TikTok | 1–365 Days | QR Code | Asia 8 countries 5G/4G eSIM | Daily/Total | 500MB/day - 50GB total | 1-30 days | 24-Hour Billing | QR code | Mainland China/Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan 5G/4G eSIM | Supports Google Maps / ChatGPT | Daily/Total Data Plans | 24-Hour Billing | 1–30 Days | QR Code | Asia 10 Regions 5G eSIM | Multi-Network • ChatGPT | 1–30 Days | QR Code | Mainland China 5G eSIM | Daily/Total Package | 500MB/Day - 100GB Total | 1-60 Days | 24-Hour Billing | QR Code | Mainland China/Hong Kong/Macau 4G/5G eSIM | Daily Package/Data Package | 24-Hour Billing | QR Code | Asia & Oceania 4G/5G eSIM | Daily/Total Data Package | 1–30 Days | 24-Hour Billing | QR Code | China eSIM | 5G/4G | Daily package/Data package | High-speed data | Natural day | 1-30 days | QR code | Dalian Trip Moments[One-on-One Following Shots, Street Photography, Aerial Photography, Candid Shots, Wedding Photography/Multilingual Translator Photographer/Photography & Videography] | Asia (12 Countries) | 4G/5G eSIM | Data Package | 365 Days Ultra-long Validity | 24-hour Billing | Real-name Registration Required for Hong Kong & Taiwan | QR Code | Chinese mainland/Hong Kong/Macau 5G/4G eSIM | Daily package/total package | 500MB/day-total 100GB | 1-60 days | 24 hr billing | QR code | Liaoning Dalian Xinghai Yacht Marina sea fishing join-in/private boat charter experience [fishing experience + sightseeing + feeding seagulls + fishing rods, bait, seagull food, and bottled water provided] | Mainland China 5G eSIM | 2GB/day - 50GB total | Some plans include voice calls | AI & TikTok available | 1-365 days | Natural | QR Code | [Chinese Mainland/Hong Kong/Macau] 5G SIM Card | Daily Data Plan / Total Data Plan | Pickup at Hong Kong Airport | TikTok Supported | High-Speed Data | Plug and Play | China (Mainland and Macau) 5G/4G eSIM|China Unicom official product | Dalian Xiyan • Xi • Immersive imperial banquet (grand Tang palace feast + imperial cuisine tasting + live performance + optional Chinese-style costume and makeup experience) | Ningyu Yacht Club / Blue Harbor / Donggang Yacht Marina in Dalian, Liaoning [Providing fishing gear + mineral water + seagull food for sea sightseeing tours / Top choice for team building in Dalian] | Global 77 Countries 4G/5G eSIM | Day Pass/Total Data Package | 24-Hour Billing | QR Code | 1-day tour to Dalian Golden Pebble Beach National Tourism Resort: geological park + golden coast [pickup service + private chartered tour] | Mainland China + Hong Kong + Macau 4G eSIM 1-30 days High-speed data daily package/data package (days selectable, calendar days) QR code | Dalian Whale Wonder Diving Club + Xinghai Square 1-Day Diving Experience [Diving + Underwater Fishing/Photography/Keep Your Catch] | Mainland China/Hong Kong/Macau 5G/4G eSIM | Daily/Total Data Package | 24-Hour Billing | 1-30 Days | QR Code | Gaizhou Trip Moments[Microfilm promotional videos/documentaries/commercial photography & videography/wedding portrait photography/multilingual translation]