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【Dalian Impressions】 The Pearl of the North + City of Romance! Fewer crowds, stunning scenery, and affordable prices—the perfect choice for off-season reverse travel! More niche than Qingdao and Weihai, more exotic than Xiamen~ 🚗 Transportation Guide 1⃣ Major Transport: ✈ Plane: Zhoushuizi Airport → Metro Line 2 directly to downtown 🚄 High-speed rail: Dalian Station/Dalian North Station (Dalian Station recommended) 2⃣ Local Transport: 🚃 Must-try: Line 201 vintage tram (wooden carriages are super photogenic) 🚇 Metro: Download "Dalian Metro e-Travel" 🚕 Taxi: Starting fare 10 RMB, most attractions within 20 RMB 📸 【Essential Itinerary】 DAY1: Coastal Walking Tour 08:00 Fisherman's Wharf (European-style fishing boats + colorful houses) 09:30 Lingjiao Bay (best spot for Fisherman's Wharf panorama) 11:00 Tiger Beach Ocean Park (5A-rated) 12:30 North Bridge → Yanwo Ridge (cliffside sea views) 14:00 Fujiazhuang (locals' favorite beach) 15:30 Silver Beach (viral sloped photo spot) 16:30 Xinghai Bay Bridge Viewing Deck (navigate to "Zoo South Gate") 18:00 Xinghai Square (feed seagulls + light show) 20:00 Heishi Reef Night Market (best for late-night snacks) DAY2: Urban Cultural Exploration 09:00 Russian Style Street (Russian architecture cluster) 10:30 Zhongshan Square (century-old European buildings) 12:00 Chunhai Street → Gangdong 5th Street (giant ship photo op) 14:00 Haizhiyun Park (Elephant Trunk Heaven Gate + Dawn Beach) 16:30 Bangchuidao (state-guest-level beach) 18:30 Oriental Water City (Venetian vibes) 20:00 Donggang Music Fountain (stunning night views) 🍽 【Food Map】 ✅ Must-eats: Red Pier Seafood BBQ (80 RMB/person) 🔥 Recs: Sea urchin sashimi, sea intestine rice, grilled oysters 📍 Xinghai Square branch (eat then stroll by the sea) Mengge Stewed Dumplings (10 RMB/person) 💯 Dalian intangible cultural heritage snack! Try with tofu skin combo Jiaoda Night Market (30 RMB to stuff yourself) 🍢 Must-try: Grilled cold noodle rolls with stinky tofu, iron plate squid, General's baked pancake Japanese cuisine recs: 🍣 Asakusa Fish Reserve (high-end) / Xianshengsheng (budget) 🏨 【Accommodation Tips】 🌟 Top areas: 1⃣ Near Xinghai Square (sea-view rooms + convenient transport) ✔ Four Seasons Vacation Apartments (sea-view loft) ✔ Grand Hyatt (landmark hotel) 2⃣ Near Zhongshan Square (old-town charm) ✔ Orange Hotel (metro-adjacent) ✔ Qingqiu Taolin Boutique B&B (designer homestay) 💡 【Travel Tips】 Best season: May-Oct (swimmable July-Aug) Sunscreen essential! Strong UV here Carry cash! Some spots only accept cash Tide-chasing spots: Xiajiahezi/Jinshitan Hilly terrain—wear comfy sneakers 📷 【Instagrammable Spots】 Lingjiao Bay parking lot (telephoto shots of Fisherman's Wharf) Silver Beach entrance S-curve ("Little Kamakura" vibe) Xinghai Bay Bridge viewing deck (perfect sunset) Dawn Beach (20-min hike required) Gangdong 5th Street (cherry blossoms + giant ships in April) 💰 【Cost Reference】 2D1N: 500-800 RMB/person (excl. major transport) Students can budget down to 400 RMB This most romantic northern coastal city absolutely deserves multiple visits! Save this guide and go~ 🌅