Dalian Moments, Seagull Castle and Tram

🌊 Dalian 4 Days 3 Nights In-Depth Travel Guide | Romantic City · Mountain and Sea City · Northern Hong Kong --- 📅 Itinerary Overview **Best Season**: May to October (beach vacation), November to April (fewer crowds, better prices) **Clothing Tips**: Sunscreen clothing + sunglasses in summer, windproof jacket in winter **Transportation Tips**: - ✈️ Zhoushuizi International Airport (Metro Line 2 direct to downtown) - 🚄 Dalian Station/North Station (High-speed rail connecting major Northeast cities) - 🚋 Vintage Tram Route 201 (a must-try!) --- ### **🌉 Day 1: Coastal Romance Route** **Morning**: 📍 **Xinghai Square** (Asia’s largest city square, feed seagulls and view the cross-sea bridge) 📍 **Shell Museum** (castle architecture perfect for photos) **Noon**: 🍽️ **Haiwei Dangjia** (steamed seafood tower + seafood porridge) **Afternoon**: 🚶 **Binhai Road Hiking** (recommended: Xinghai Bay → Fujiazhuang section) ⛵ **Fisherman’s Wharf** (European-style fishing port, Cat Kong Bookstore for postcards) **Evening**: 🌃 **Donggang Music Fountain** (night view + Venice water city lights) --- 🏰 Day 2: History, Culture & Geological Wonders **Morning**: 🏛️ **Lüshunkou** (former Russo-Japanese prison site / boundary of Yellow and Bohai Seas) **Noon**: 🍜 **Li Laotang Ramen** (Lüshun specialty bone broth noodles) **Afternoon**: 🗿 **Jinshitan** (geological park to see turtle-back rocks, golden coast sand) or 🦕 **Discovery Kingdom** (thrilling rides, fireworks at night) **Evening**: 🍢 **Zhongyuan Snack Street** (menzi, grilled squid, salted fish pancakes) --- 🌳 Day 3: Urban Secrets & Artistic Experience **Morning**: 🌿 **Bangchuidao State Guesthouse Area** (leaders’ vacation spot, most beautiful coastline) **Noon**: 🍣 **Sushile** (top-tier Japanese cuisine in Dalian) **Afternoon**: 🎨 **Iceberg Wisdom Valley** (art district converted from old factory) 🚋 **Tram Route 201** (travel through a century of history) **Evening**: 🍻 **Dai Street** (trendy snack street) or **Whale Coffee** (drink alongside beluga whales through the window) --- 🛳️ Day 4: Island Slow Life (Choose One) **Option A: Guanglu Island** - 🏝️ Moon Bay Beach tide pooling - 🦪 Freshly caught seafood feast **Option B: Zhangzi Island** - 🎣 Sea fishing experience - 🌅 Watch the sunrise over the sea --- 🦞 Must-Try Food List - Seafood: sea urchin dumplings, grilled prawns, braised sea cucumber with scallions - Snacks: fried menzi, teppanyaki squid, salted fish pancakes - Drinks: Dalian dry beer, salted cherry blossom soda --- ⚠️ Pitfall Tips 1️⃣ Wear sports shoes for Binhai Road hiking, some sections are steep 2️⃣ Have seafood processed immediately after purchase at markets to avoid swaps 3️⃣ Reserve a full day for Lüshun, 1.5 hours by car from downtown --- 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations - **Sea View Lovers**: Grand Hyatt / Yifang Castle Luxury Collection - **Artistic Style**: Whale Deer Seaside Stay (Fisherman’s Wharf) - **Cost-effective**: Chain hotels near Qingniwa Bridge ---