Worker's Weekend Trip Stop 181: Dalian, Liaoning

🚘 Transportation Train🚞: Shenyang - Dalian North: ¥173.5, Duration: 1h27m. Travel tips: 🚌, 🚗, 🚖 🏠 Accommodation Recommendation: Mango Hotel (Dalian Henglong Plaza Xi'an Road Metro Station Branch) ¥266. 📮 CityWalk Itinerary DAY1⃣️: Dalian Museum - Xinghai Park - Xinghai Square - Lianhuashan Observation Deck - Cross-Sea Bridge Viewpoint - Silver Beach - Fujiazhuang Park. DAY2️⃣: Old Tram Line 201 - Dalian Market - Nanshan Cultural Street - Zhongshan Square - Russian Style Street - Sunrise Square - Chenxi Beach - Struggle Alley - Defense Alley - Guangfeng Street. DAY3⃣️: Tiger Beach Ocean Park - Fisherman's Wharf - Haizhiyun Park - Gangdong Fifth Street - Venice Water Town - Donggang Yacht Marina. DAY4⃣: Jinzhou Old Quarter - Dahei Mountain Scenic Area - Jinshitan Scenic Area. DAY5⃣: Tahe Bay - Russo-Japanese Prison Site - Lüshun Museum - Sino-Soviet Friendship Tower - Victory Tower - Old Lüshun Railway Station. 1️⃣ Fisherman's Wharf This place exudes a strong Nordic vibe, with white-walled red-roofed buildings, winding streets, and a breezy harbor. 2️⃣ Xinghai Square One of Dalian's most famous tourist attractions. 3️⃣ Jinshitan A tourist destination featuring beaches, golden sands, and unique rock formations. 4️⃣ Venice Water Town A water-themed comprehensive scenic area. 5️⃣ Russian Style Street Filled with exotic charm, it feels like walking through a European city street. Food Recommendations: 🌊 Dalian Traditional Cuisine 🌟 Zhenghuangqi (Fresh seafood tank-to-table, palm-sized oysters and scallops, standout seafood dumplings 🥟 and conch dumplings 🥟. Grilled razor clams and sea intestines are must-tries. Its long-standing spot on the must-eat list is well-deserved.) 🌟 Pin Hai Lou (Fisherman's Wharf branch has a scenic terrace, the most beautiful seaside restaurant 🌊) 🌟 Riyuesheng (Huge portions! Classic dishes like braised three delicacies and soft-fried pork. Seafood prices are reasonable post-fishing season.) 🌟 Mingyang Barbecue (Budget-friendly seafood!) 🌟 Lianlu Seafood (Signature dishes: abalone scrambled eggs and spicy stir-fried crab 👍🏻) 🌟 Zhenhao Dandong Barbecue 🌟 Nanshan Small Fishing Village (Famous for three-delicacy potstickers) 🌟 Lüda Impression (Dalian's best sea intestine rice) 🌟 Jiajia Restaurant 🍲 Local Eateries 🌟 Minghai Snack Bar 🌟 Suiyi Restaurant 🌟 Wang Peng Home-style Cuisine 🌟 Xinmin Restaurant 🌟 Fangcheng Snack Shop 🌟 Zhuangzhuang Home-style Bistro 🍣 Dalian Japanese Cuisine 🌟 Sugi (Go for this if budget allows!) 🌟 Asakusa (Tori Kura specializes in yakitori, Uo Kura offers traditional Japanese fare, snow crab dishes are a highlight) 🌟 Manmaru (Specializes in eel dishes) 🌟 Xianshengsheng (Foie gras sushi 🍣) 🌟 Fire Sushi (Best place for creative sushi) 🌟 Katsushiro (20-year-old Osaka-style pancake specialist) 🌟 Momiji Japanese Cuisine (Classic Japanese buffet) 🌟 Tsuji Sushi Kappo (Unrivaled omakase under ¥1,000, with premium ingredients and meticulous preparation)