Compared to Weihai, I prefer this underrated city of Dalian

5-Day Romantic Coastal Itinerary for Dalian🌊 This seaside city is perfect for summer! Gentle sea breeze, plump seafood—sharing a super comfortable travel route I personally tested~ 🚩 Itinerary DAY1: 📍 Xinghai Square: Asia's largest urban square, perfect spot to feed seagulls and view the cross-sea bridge 📍 Binhai Road: Rent a bike and ride along the coastline with stunning views all the way 📍 Fisherman's Wharf: European-style architecture is super photogenic, and the sight of fishing boats returning at dusk is incredibly soothing DAY2: 📍 Tiger Beach Ocean Park: Watch polar bear and beluga shows, the underwater tunnel is awe-inspiring 📍 Bangchuidao Island: Home to state guesthouses, the water is as clear as jelly 📍 Donggang Music Fountain: Don't miss the 8pm light show DAY3: 📍 Jinshitan: Golden coastline + unique reef landscapes 📍 Discoveryland: Thrilling roller coasters, great for young couples 📍 Binhai National Geopark: Spectacular sea erosion landforms DAY4: 📍 Lushunkou: The Russo-Japanese Prison Museum is very educational 📍 Yellow Sea-Bohai Sea Boundary Line: Witness the wonder of two seas meeting 📍 Cherry orchard picking: June is cherry season in Dalian DAY5: 📍 Russian Style Street: Great place for souvenirs 📍 Qingniwaqiao Shopping District: Last-minute shopping 📍 Seafood feast before departure: Recommend Haiwei Dangjia or Tiantian Yugang 🦀 Food Recommendations: Menzi (fried starch jelly), grilled squid, seafood menzi, sea urchin dumplings, braised abalone... Coming to Dalian without eating seafood is a waste! Recommend Changxingli Snack Street or Yan'an Road Food Street. 💡 Tips: 1. Big temperature difference between day and night, bring a jacket 2. Riding tram line 201 is super atmospheric 3. Strong UV by the sea, reapply sunscreen often 4. During cherry season, remember to bargain, usually 15-20 yuan/jin