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No need to go abroad during the Labor Day holiday: Dalian has its own "Venice"!

✨Dalian Haichang Venice Water Town is a large European-style commercial district modeled after Venice, Italy. It has more than 200 European-style castle buildings and a 4 km-long artificial canal, full of romantic exotic charm. Pre-trip Preparation 🪪Documents: Bring your ID card and other valid documents. 👗Clothing: Choose appropriate clothing according to the season. Pay attention to sun protection in summer and keep warm in winter. ✨Other items: Prepare your camera, mobile phone, charger, power bank, and other equipment to record the wonderful moments of your trip. 🚗Transportation Guide 🚇Subway: Take Subway Line 2 to Donggang Subway Station Exit C and walk for 10 minutes. 🚌Bus: Take Bus Route 13 and get off at Gangdong Yijie Station, then walk for about 5 minutes. 🚕Taxi: Locate the East Gate of Venice Water Town. You can travel from east to west to the Donggang Music Fountain. 👇Itinerary • 🕘Morning: Enter from the East Gate of Venice Water Town, stroll along the canal, admire the European-style buildings on both sides, and check in at iconic buildings such as St. Mark's Campanile and St. Mark's Square. • 🕛Noon: Enjoy local delicacies in the restaurants in Water Town, such as seafood, barbecue, and pasta. • 🕔Afternoon: Take a gondola ride and experience a romantic journey on the water. Then go to Donggang Yacht Wharf to experience marine activities such as sailing and yachting. • 🌅Evening: Watch the popular cruise ship pass by on Gangdong Wujie and enjoy the beautiful sunset. • 🌃Night: Watch the music fountain show at Donggang Music Fountain Square and experience the perfect combination of light and music. 🍽️Food Recommendations • 🦞Seafood: Dalian is a coastal city, so seafood is a must. You can taste all kinds of fresh seafood in the restaurants in Oriental Water City, such as crabs, shrimps, and shellfish. • 🍖Barbecue: Dalian's barbecue is also very distinctive. All kinds of meat, seafood, and vegetables can be grilled. • 🍝Pasta: As a commercial district modeled after Venice Water Town, pasta is naturally indispensable. You can taste authentic pasta in the restaurants in Water Town. 🏡Accommodation Recommendations • 🛖Dalian Muniao Homestay: Located near Oriental Water City, the rooms are clean and tidy, and the prices are affordable. • Dalian Haimu Loft Light Luxury Homestay: Close to Dalian Haichang Oriental Water City, the rooms are spacious and bright, with complete facilities. 🎬Filming Locations ✅• Venice Water Street: Stroll along Water Street and photograph the European-style buildings and canal scenery on both sides. ✅• St. Mark's Campanile: A 1:1 replica of the Venice landmark, it is a great place to take pictures. ✅• St. Mark's Square: Known as "the most beautiful living room in Europe" by Napoleon, you can take beautiful pictures of the square and canal scenery here. ✅• Gangdong Wujie: The popular cruise ship passes by every day around 10:50am
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