Must-Visit Dalian Summer Travel Guide

Here’s a popular Trip.com travel guide for Dalian in summer: Pre-Trip Prep - **Documents**: Bring ID cards, student IDs, senior citizen cards, etc., for ticket purchases and discounts. - **Clothing**: Pack lightweight summer outfits like T-shirts, shorts, and skirts, plus a thin jacket for cooler mornings/evenings. - **Sun Protection**: Sunglasses, sunhat, sunscreen, and a compact umbrella to avoid sunburn. - **Medication**: Prepare cold/flu meds, stomachache pills, motion sickness tablets, and insect repellent for emergencies. Top Attractions - **Xinghai Square**: Asia’s largest urban square—feed seagulls, watch musical fountains, and enjoy stunning sea views. Nearby Polar Ocean World offers a panoramic underwater tunnel experience. - **Fisherman’s Wharf**: Vibrant European-style buildings and fishing boats create a photogenic European vibe. - **Oriental Venice Water Town**: With 200+ European castles and gondola rides, it feels like Italy. - **Bangchuidao Island**: Crystal-clear waters, soft sands, and serene surroundings make it a perfect summer retreat. - **Jinshitan National Resort**: Features golden beaches and 600-million-year-old sea-eroded wonders like "Dinosaur Exploring the Sea." Explore the geopark’s unique charm. - **Binhai Road**: Holds the Guinness record for the longest wooden boardwalk (2,000 km), ideal for hiking and photography. Food Picks - **Seafood**: Savor Dalian abalone, mantis shrimp, and sea urchin—steamed, spicy-fried, or in dumplings for an oceanic flavor. - **Local Snacks**: Try *menzi* (sweet potato starch jelly with sesame sauce) or takoyaki and *jiangjun guokui* (crispy pancakes). - **BBQ**: Hit spots like Zhenghuangqi Seafood BBQ for grilled seafood/meats by the breezy seaside. Stay Options - **Near Xinghai Square**: Grand Hyatt Dalian offers sea-view rooms, direct beach access, and convenience. - **Donggang Area**: Four Seasons Hotel Dalian boasts skyline views, a rooftop bar, and a chic lobby in the CBD core. - **Jinshitan Resort**: Yun Chuan Mi Jing Hot Spring Villas provide private Kyoto-style courtyards with in-room hot springs. Itinerary - **Day 1**: Xinghai Square → Polar Ocean World → Binhai Road → Fisherman’s Wharf. Arrive in Dalian, explore the square, enjoy seafood lunch, visit the ocean world, stroll Binhai Road at sunset, and end at the wharf’s nightscape. - **Day 2**: Oriental Venice → Russian Street → Bangchuidao Island. Gondola rides in the morning, Russian Street for lunch, then beach time at Bangchuidao. - **Day 3**: Jinshitan National Resort. Full day at the geopark and golden coast, with water activities and seafood BBQ dinner.