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The cocktails are very delicious and are said to use seasonal fruits, which are very fresh.

A local's hidden guide revealed: dining with ocean views, watching the sunset, and exploring the old streets! Day 1: Arrive in Dalian + Xinghai Square Night View + Seafood Food Stalls 💰Expenses: Approximately 600 RMB (including transportation, accommodation, and meals) 🚄Morning: Arrive in Dalian We recommend taking an early high-speed train or flight to Dalian. -High-speed rail: Departs from Beijing/Shenyang, 2-4 hours, second-class seat 200-300 RMB -Flight: Book your ticket a week in advance; special deals are available for 300-500 RMB. From the station, take a taxi or subway directly to your hotel. We recommend staying near Xinghai Square for convenient night views and close proximity to the attractions. 🏨Accommodation Recommendation: Choose a comfortable hotel or B&B, such as Xinghai Holiday or Haizhiyun B&B. Double rooms are around 300 RMB per night, or 600 RMB for two consecutive nights. Booking in advance will save you even more! 🦐 Evening: Xinghai Square and a Beachside Stroll After dropping off your luggage, head straight to Xinghai Square! Asia's largest city square, perfect for photo ops and check-in. -See the giant city sculptures and feed the seagulls (bring some bread). -Walk along the coastal road, enjoy the sea breeze, and wait for the sunset. 🌅 Remember to time the sunset! Around 5:30 PM, the setting sun casts a breathtaking glow over the ocean! 🍽️ Dinner: Seafood stalls near Xinghai Square Don't go to the internet-famous restaurants! Locals eat here: - Lao Yuren Seafood Stall or Lao Zhou Seafood BBQ -Must-try: Spicy Stir-fried Clams, Steamed Scallops, Sea Urchin Steamed Egg, Fried Sea Cucumber - A filling meal for two for under 200 yuan. 🌙 Evening: Cruise the Xinghai Bay Bridge Walk or rent a shared bike (15 yuan/hour) and ride along the coastal road. The lights are dazzling, the sea breeze is so romantic! Day 2: Historic Buildings + Mountain and Sea Views + Fisherman's Wharf** 💰 Cost: Approximately 800 RMB (including transportation, entrance fees, meals, and snacks) ⛪ Morning: Russian Style Street + Dalian Art Museum Metro Line 2 to People's Square Station -Russian Style Street: Free! The European-style architecture is perfect for photos, making you feel like you're in Europe. -Walk to the Dalian Art Museum (free). The white buildings on the beach are a must-see for arty young people. 🍜 Lunch: Tianjin Street Snack Street A 10-minute walk from the Art Museum. - Recommended: Braised buns (crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, served with sesame sauce), salted fish pancakes, and sea jelly. - 30 RMB per person: Authentic and affordable. ⛰️Afternoon: Donggang Music Fountain + Fisherman's Wharf Metro Line 2 to Donghai Station -Donggang Business District: Check out the "Venice on Water"-style European architecture and take some great photos! - Musical Fountain (Free): A show at 4:00 PM, with water jets dancing to the music, is truly breathtaking. ⛵ Fisherman's Wharf: A 15-minute walk - Red and white European-style cottages, filled with fishing boats, a truly relaxing experience. - Take a small boat tour (NT$50 per person, 15 minutes). - In the evening, sit by the pier and watch the fishing boats return to port as the sunset paints the sea a vibrant red. 🍽️ Dinner: Fisherman's Wharf Seafood Restaurant We recommend "Sea Taste" or "Wharf Family." - Order sea urchin dumplings, steamed prawns, and a jellyfish salad. - NT$80 per person, a satisfying meal. 🍦 Late-night Snack: Beachfront ice cream or grilled squid. When you're tired, enjoy a NT$5 Old Snow brand ice cream or a NT$10 skewer of grilled squid for a burst of bliss! Day 3: Natural Scenic Spots + Return Trip 💰Expense: Approximately 600 RMB (including transportation, meals, and souvenirs) 🌄Morning: Dalian Forest Zoo + Hutan Bay Take Metro Line 2 to Hutan New District Station. Dalian Forest Zoo (free-range and captive areas) admission: 120 RMB/person. -We recommend visiting only the free-range area (vehicle area) and taking the park's miniature train (additional 30 RMB) to see zebras, giraffes, and camels – super fun! -2 hours, perfect for families or couples. 🌊Hutan Bay Beach: 10-minute walk -Free! The sand is fine and the water is clear, perfect for wading and taking photos. - You can go swimming from May to September, and even now, even with a jacket on, the breeze is comfortable. 🥯 Lunch: Local eatery - Chunliu Snack Shop Take a bus or taxi to Chunliu Station - Recommended: Seaweed buns, shrimp tofu, Spanish mackerel dumplings - 25 yuan per person, simple yet authentically homey. 🎁 Afternoon: Buy some local specialties to take home. Recommended: - Salted kelp, ready-to-eat sea urchin, dried shrimp - buy them at Changxing Market or the basement of Shengli Square; they're cheap and fresh. - Souvenirs: Old Snow Beer (local beer), Dalian dried cherries (May is cherry season!) - Budget 100 yuan is enough. 🚄 Evening: Return Depending on your bus/flight schedule, leave 2 hours early for a perfect 3-day, 2-night trip! ✅ Total Budget (for two people, less than 3,000 RMB per person) - Transportation (round trip + city trip): 800 RMB - Accommodation (2 nights): 600 RMB - Food and Beverage (6 meals + snacks): 800 RMB - Entrance fees + attractions: 200 RMB - Local specialties + miscellaneous expenses: 200 RMB 👉 Total cost per person: approximately 2,600 RMB, leaving 400 RMB for emergencies or upgraded experiences – completely manageable! 📌 Blogger Tips: 1. Dalian Metro and taxis are very convenient; download the "Dalian Metro e-Travel" mini-app. 2. The seafood is fresh, but avoid eating near scenic spots; it's expensive and easy to get ripped off. 3. Wear a jacket in spring and autumn, as the seaside winds are strong. The scenery is most beautiful in May and June, when the cherry blossoms and locust trees are in bloom. 4. Want to save money? Avoid holidays and book your tickets and accommodations in advance. Three days and two nights of seaside views, delicious food, photo opportunities, and a slow pace of life. Dalian is a romantic coastal city you won't want to leave once you're here. Spend 3,000 yuan and pause your life—it's worth it! Which part of Dalian do you most want to visit? Let me know in the comments! #DalianXinghaiSquareLightShow #Fisherman'sWharf #DalianForestZoo

🔥Breaking news! The 2025 Dalian Beer Festival is about to start! 🔥 🎉 Event time: 7.18-8.3 (17 days in total!) 📍 Location: Dalian Xinghaiwan Square (No. 572, Zhongshan Road, Shahekou District, Dalian City) 💃 Number of participants: nearly 10,000 people per night! 🌟 Recommended reasons: 1️⃣ Beer Paradise: Bringing together world-renowned beer brands, unlimited drinking🍺 2️⃣ Seafood feast: Paired with Dalian's special seafood, absolutely addictive🦞 3️⃣ Seaside scenery: Drink while enjoying the night view of Xinghai Bay, full of romance🌊 4️⃣ Wonderful performances: Live music is non-stop🎤 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Suitable for the crowd: ✔️Beer lovers ✔️Food experts ✔️Family outings ✔️Couple dating ✔️Friends gathering 📌 Tips: - It is recommended to take public transportation (Metro Line 1 Convention and Exhibition Center Station) - Bring your ID and cooperate with security checks - Although the summer is cool, sun protection is essential☀️ Dalian's sea breeze, lights and beer will definitely make you spend the most unforgettable summer! Come and have fun with your family and friends~ #Dalian Beer Festival #Dalian Tourism #Summer Limited #Coastal City #Xinghaiwan Square

📍 **First stop: A romantic date with seagulls (8:00-9:30)** Xinghai Square in the early morning is less crowded and beautiful, perfect for taking photos! There are flocks of seagulls circling in Xinghai Bay on the south side. Buy a bag of seagull food (5-10 yuan), and they will fly to you in a very cooperative way. Take a photo of the moment of "eating in the air" to create a full atmosphere! 📸 The pigeons are also very cute, and occasionally they will land on your shoulders, which is very interactive~ 📍 **Second stop: Stroll around the square and check in for the beautiful sea view (9:30-11:00) Walking along the coastline, the footprint sculptures of the century-old city sculptures are very story-telling, and the lighthouse and the cross-sea bridge are the must-take backgrounds! It is recommended to shoot at a low angle, frame the fountain, bridge and blue sky together in the picture, which is very layered~🌉 Sitting on the beach and listening to the sound of the waves, the whole person is healed! 📍 **The third stop: Xiding Sea Urchin Dumplings, so fresh (11:30-12:30) When you are tired of shopping, go straight to the nearby Xiding. Its sea urchin dumplings are the signature! Thin skin and large fillings, fresh and sweet, and order a loofah and clam soup for a perfect ending! 💡Tips: ✔️ Transportation: It is convenient to take a taxi at home ✔️ Outfit: Light-colored clothes are more photogenic, and wear a hat to prevent seagull "air raids"😂 ✔️ Best time: There are fewer people in the morning, the light is soft, and it is perfect for taking pictures ✨You can have a lot of fun even on a half-day tour! Save it quickly, and follow this route next time you go to Dalian~ #Dalian see the sea~ #Come to Dalian to play in the sea #Dalian Xinghai Square

Sisters! Today I want to recommend you a noodle restaurant that is amazing! So delicious that you will want to lick the bowl! 👅 🦀 As soon as it is served, you can smell the rich aroma of crab. The crab roe is full, and the soup is so fresh that it makes your eyebrows drop!    The noodles are chewy and full of the essence of the crab soup!    Every bite is a burst of happiness! 💥   The point is! There is a lot of crab meat! Is the boss really not losing money? !    🍜 Hidden way to eat Add a spoonful of vinegar, and the umami taste will double!    Hurry up~ Remember to come back and thank me after eating! 😘 #蟹黄面 #美食旬味会 #浪漫约会餐厅 #我的深夜食堂 #地方只有吃美食