Dalian

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At a Glance

Visa Policy
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Best Season
Late spring through autumn for coastal walks; check seasonal hours and outdoor operations for each attraction.
Climate
Coastal weather can be windy; sea conditions and seasonal schedules affect outdoor routes.

Top Attractions

01City Guide

Dalian Forest Zoo

大连森林动物园

All Ages

Admission

Peak-season adult CNY 120; off-season adult CNY 100. Discount eligibility varies.

Typical Visit

3–4 hours for the south open-range area; 6–8 hours for both areas if the connection is operating.

02City Guide

Laohutan Ocean Park

老虎滩海洋公园

All Ages

Admission

The standard adult five-venue ticket is listed at CNY 220; other combinations may differ.

Typical Visit

About 4–6 hours for all five venues; 2–3 hours for three.

03Built Heritage

Haichang Oriental Water City

大连海昌东方水城

All Ages

Admission

Entry to the canal-side district is free; gondola rides and some indoor venues cost extra.

Typical Visit

About 1 hour for the walking route; 2–3 hours with a gondola ride.

04City Guide

Sunasia Ocean World

大连圣亚海洋世界

All Ages

Admission

Four-venue tickets are listed at CNY 170–220; some five-attraction packages may add HOLY HIGH for an indicative CNY 60.

Typical Visit

About 4 hours for four venues; 2–3 hours for Marine World and Polar World.

05City Guide

Xinghai Park

星海公园

All Ages

Admission

Park entry is free; rides, bungee jumping and other activities cost extra.

Typical Visit

1–2 hours for a free coastal walk; 3–4 hours with one paid activity.

06City Guide

Xinghai Square

星海广场

All Ages

Admission

Free public space; no reservation required.

Typical Visit

1–2 hours for the sculpture and waterfront; 3–4 hours with evening plans.

07City Guide

Haichang Discoveryland Theme Park

大连海昌发现王国主题公园

All Ages

Admission

Admission requires a ticket; prices and child conditions depend on the selected product and date.

Typical Visit

8–10 hours for a full day; 4–5 hours for the daytime short route.

08City Guide

Bangchuidao Scenic Area

棒棰岛

All Ages

Admission

Government price ceilings are CNY 40 in peak season and CNY 10 off-season; actual fares and season dates vary.

Typical Visit

1–2 hours by shuttle; 4–5 hours for the garden and coastal walking route.

09City Guide

Fisherman’s Wharf

渔人码头

All Ages

Admission

Free entry; individual cafés, restaurants and activities set their own prices.

Typical Visit

About 1–2 hours for the harbor walk.

10City Guide

Jinshitan National Tourist Resort

大连金石滩国家旅游度假区

All Ages

Admission

Golden Coast is free; the geopark and Discoveryland require separate tickets.

Typical Visit

Allow 3–4 hours for the geopark or 8–10 hours for Discoveryland.

11City Guide

Dalian Coastal National Geopark

大连滨海国家地质公园

Adults Focused

Admission

Indicative admission is CNY 60 in peak season and CNY 40 off-season.

Typical Visit

About 3–4 hours for the coastal route and internal shuttle connections.

12Historic Walk

Baiyu Hill Scenic Area

白玉山景区

Adults Focused

Admission

Adult hill admission is listed at CNY 40; the tower and cableway may have separate charges.

Typical Visit

Allow 30–40 minutes at the summit if a vehicle reaches it; ascent and descent are extra.

13City Guide

Lushun Submarine Museum

旅顺潜艇博物馆

Adults Focused

Admission

The base ticket is listed at CNY 30; a VR simulator is separately ticketed.

Typical Visit

About 1–1.5 hours for the museum; the seaside walk after leaving is separate.

14Historic Walk

Lushun Museum

旅顺博物馆

All Ages

Admission

Permanent exhibitions are free; special exhibitions may charge separately.

Typical Visit

About 1.5–2 hours for the museums; allow additional time for the transfer between them.

15City Guide

Laotieshan Yellow–Bohai Sea Boundary Scenic Area

老铁山黄渤海分界线

Adults Focused

Admission

Indicative adult admission is CNY 20.

Typical Visit

About 1–1.5 hours for the main viewpoint route, excluding the drive.

16Historic Walk

Lushun Russo-Japanese Prison Site Museum

旅顺日俄监狱旧址博物馆

Adults Focused

Admission

Admission is free; individual visitors must make a real-name reservation.

Typical Visit

About 1.5–2 hours for the one-way visit.