Bincheng, an industrial base in the north, is surrounded by the sea on three sides and mountains on one side. This is Dalian.

Whether it’s climate, scenery or food, this city can give you a unique experience.

When a student party goes on a budget trip to Dalian, they must not miss these places.

The first stop is Xinghai Square, Xinghai Park, and Sun Asia Ocean World. Dalian Xinghai Square (free) is the largest square in Asia!

It is a major construction project to commemorate the return of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to China, and is also one of the landmark buildings of Dalian City.

Divided into six parts: Xinghai Square landscape is divided into four parts: Xinghai Square, Fountain Scenic Area, Centennial Sculpture Square and Central Lawn.

The square is open to the public free of charge. You must come and see it when you come to Dalian. There are many seagulls in the square. Interested students can also buy some feed to feed them.

There are also musical fountains at 7pm and 7:30pm, which are very suitable for watching the night view.

Xinghai Park is located on the west side of Xinghai Square. Because there is an "extraterrestrial stone" exposed in the bay water, which is called "Xingshi", so this area is called "Xinghai Bay". The bathing beach of Xinghai Park is Dalian

One of the four major bathing beaches in the city, the beach is low and gentle, and the water depth is moderate. Here you can climb up to the Wanghai Pavilion to view the vastness of the sea, and view the Star Sea Stone, Sun Stone, and Moon Stone.

Dalian Shengya Ocean World (student ticket 120 yuan/person), here you can appreciate the charm of the sea. The most impressive thing is the undersea tunnel. In addition, you can also see cute penguins and various fish.

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Eat: There are many delicious foods near Xinghai Square. The most worth mentioning is Xiding Sea Urchin Dumplings (average price 150/person). This restaurant specializes in dumplings and Northeastern cuisine. Their sea urchin dumplings, wonderful shrimp balls, and dry-fried tongue fish are all

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2. The second stop is Bangchui Island (ticket 20 yuan, sightseeing bus 10 yuan) and Haizhiyun Park (free). Bangchui Island is named after it looks like a mallet used by farmers to pound clothes when viewed from a distance.

This was the summer retreat place for national leaders, and it has the reputation of "the largest garden-style villa in Asia".

Go to the beach in the early morning to watch the wonderful sunrise, and come here in the evening to watch the sea and listen to the waves, which has a unique flavor.

It is only about 9km from the city to Bangchui Island, making traveling very convenient.

Tips: There are few and expensive restaurants in the scenic area. It is recommended to bring your own, wear a pair of comfortable sneakers, and prepare a pair of slippers, because the beach here is rough and mixed with shells and stones. To avoid injury, do not go barefoot.

Haizhiyun Park is not far from Bangchui Island, about 1.4km. Along the plank road, you can reach the small "Holy Elephant Gate", which is suitable for taking pictures, but please pay attention to safety.

Eat: It is recommended to eat grilled seafood in this area. The charcoal-grilled seafood is tender and fresh.

Zhenghuangqi Seafood BBQ (200r/person) is a popular seafood barbecue restaurant in Dalian. Its signature is "fresh" grilled sea urchin!

3. The third stop is Laohutan Ocean Park (220 in peak season, 190 in low season) and Fisherman’s Wharf. Students who are interested in marine life and marine ecology must not miss Dalian Laohutan Ocean Park. It has polar marine animals displayed and polar ecology.

The venues include the Polar Pavilion, the Coral Pavilion, the Birds' Song Forest, the Marine Animal Pavilion; the Happy Theater: Blue Bay Happy Island, the country's largest group of granite animal stone sculptures, and the art of horse root carving that turns decay into magic and other nationally famous tourist attractions.

There are also the country's longest large-scale cross-sea aerial cableway; Dalian's southern seaside tourist boat; and the thrilling Jurassic Rapids Adventure and other recreational facilities.

There are no amusement facilities at Fisherman's Wharf, but here you can intuitively feel the original ecological life of the fishermen. The European-style buildings in the distance make you feel like you are in a "European town" and the film production rate is very high!

Friends who like photography must not miss it.

Eat: The most noteworthy restaurant near Fisherman's Wharf is Pinhailou (average price 100r/person). It is said to be highly recommended by locals. It has shrimp pot stickers, seafood steamer, sea sausage rice, and enjoy seafood on the beach.

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The famous snack, sea sausage rice, is a mixture of rice grains and broth, which is refreshing and tasty. The crunchy texture of the sea sausage adds to the flavor.

Baoyun Restaurant (average price 40r/person): Affordable Northeastern cuisine, a small restaurant in a residential area, fish-flavored shredded pork, pot-roasted pork, and short crispy pork, authentic Northeastern flavor.

Baichuan Tofu Pudding (7r/person), a long-established breakfast shop hidden in a residential area, offers crispy fried dough sticks, spicy tofu buns, and cold dishes to choose from.

4. The fourth stop is Jinshitan (no charge at the entrance to the scenic spot, separate fees for attractions). Jinshitan is a seaside national-level scenic spot that integrates natural scenery such as low hills, sea erosion landforms, seaside scenery, and modern cultural landscapes.

It is known as the "solidified animal world" and "natural geological museum".

Eat: Northeastern people really love to eat dumplings. There is even a buffet for dumplings. Jiayi serves self-service handmade dumplings (30r/person). The dumplings are all made by hand. You can choose your favorite dumplings and put them in the pot to cook.