Top 50 Best Things to Do in Dalian
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  • Dalian Laohutan Ocean Parktop_1
    󰺂7.9
    7.31
    Dalian.Laohutan Ocean Park/Fisherman Pier7 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    Cable car for Tiger Beach views
    󱓊Cable car view of Tiger Beach
    󱨠Saved by 632 users󱨠11409 positive reviews
    4.4/5
    Ronnieo147Ronnieo147

    Overall, it was quite good. Although it was the off-season, the scenery was still very beautiful. There were many kinds of animals, and the facilities in each venue were very complete. The shows were also very good. I recommend everyone to visit. Tickets are even cheaper in the off-season, and it's actually very, very close to the bird park on foot.

  • Dalian Forest Zootop_2
    󰺂7.5
    7.07
    Dalian.Fujiazhuang Beach/Silver beach3.7 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 100 - Family-friendly Attractions
    Highlights:
    Walk in free-range area to see animals
    󱓊7.2 sq mi & 200+ animals
    󱨠Saved by 660 users󱨠8072 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    I went there purely to see the pandas. The environment was nice, large, and quiet, with no strong smells. There was also an amusement park and a Ferris wheel near the entrance, and a large plaza with a flock of pigeons.

  • Bangchui Islandtop_3
    󰺂7.2
    23.15
    Dalian9.6 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰋄Speedboat island tours
    󰋄Leaders' summer retreat destination
    󱨠Saved by 416 users󱨠1215 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    我给你洗头用飘柔我给你洗头用飘柔

    It's actually just a beach. The biggest difference from the free bathing area is that it's a little less crowded and has more sea clams. If you can't get your ticket back, go to the free bathing area. It's also a small rocky beach. There are small crabs and oysters in some of the cracks, and sometimes starfish are washed up by the waves. Tents and parasols can be rented for 200 yuan until 5 pm.

  • Xinghai Park
    4
    󰺂7.1
    Dalian.Xinghai Square/Stasia Ocean World/Xinghai Park5.7 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Night Attractions in Dalian
    Highlights:
    󰋄Seawater beach for sunbathing
    Water slides & aquatic fun
    󱨠Saved by 267 users󱨠204 positive reviews
    4.6/5
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    Xinghai Park is definitely worth punching in! The sea view here is superb, the blue sky and blue sea are fun. The amusement projects are super rich, the sea bungee jumping is super exciting, the Ferris wheel can enjoy the panoramic view, and the beach can play in the water. Whether it is a parent-child, a couple or a holiday, you can have fun.

  • Dalian Golden Pebble Beach National Tourism Resort
    5
    󰺂6.9
    Dalian.Jinshitan National Holiday Resort38.1 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoGolden Pebble Beach Hot Spring Season Begins | Nov 2025-Jan 2026
    trip best small logoNo. 4 of Family-friendly Attractions in Dalian
    Highlights:
    󰋄Mini train around Golden Coast
    󰀆30-mile coastal geological wonder
    󱨠Saved by 289 users󱨠1004 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    上海曾哥上海曾哥

    Dalian Jinshitan National Geopark boasts beautiful sea-eroded rocks, sculpted over hundreds of millions of years. The scenery is captivating, a place one longs to return to. A leisurely stroll with a bamboo cane is a truly enchanting experience.

  • Montage de l'eau
    6
    󰺂6.8
    Dalian.Zhongshan Square/Renmin Road Donggang Commercial Area6.9 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 2 of Night Attractions in Dalian
    Highlights:
    󱤎Nighttime light shows
    󱓊Boat ride & romantic vibes
    󱨠Saved by 1291 users󱨠821 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    It's okay, it only takes a minute or a few minutes to go around. It's quite fast because it's electric and not hand-cranked. Compared with the rowing boats in Suzhou Hangzhou 2030, this one feels average and the scenery is average, worth 15 at most.

  • Xinghai Square
    7
    󰺂6.5
    Dalian.Xinghai Square/Stasia Ocean World/Xinghai Park4.2 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 3 of Night Attractions in Dalian
    Highlights:
    Concerts, skating & sculpture exhibits
    󰋄360° coastal view & bridge
    󱨠Saved by 759 users󱨠1901 positive reviews
    4.7/5
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    Take Metro Line 2 to Xinghai Square Station, then walk about 1 kilometer. Walk through the food street to Xinghai Square. There's a cross-sea bridge and seagulls. The scenery is slightly less impressive on a cloudy day; it's much better for photos on a sunny day. There are fun interactive experiences where you can buy food to feed the seagulls. Great value for money; free to stroll around the square and enjoy the scenery.

  • Fisherman Pier
    8
    󰺂6.1
    Dalian.Laohutan Ocean Park/Fisherman Pier7.3 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 4 of Night Attractions in Dalian
    Highlights:
    󰋄1-mile coastline with beach & piers
    Seaside café street & European buildings
    󱨠Saved by 359 users󱨠148 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    M14***41M14***41

    Distance makes the heart grow fonder. Tiger Beach Fisherman's Wharf and Lingjiao Bay face each other across the sea. The buildings here are quite beautiful when viewed from the opposite side of Lingjiao Bay, but they are just so-so when viewed up close. It is quite commercialized, with street-style shops and cars parked in a bit of a mess. We had a couple of drinks at Bawang Tea House and a dinner. The food at Pinhailou was quite good.

  • Lotus Hill Viewing Tower
    9
    󰺂6.1
    5.97
    Dalian.Xinghai Square/Stasia Ocean World/Xinghai Park3.9 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 5 of Night Attractions in Dalian
    󱨠Saved by 366 users󱨠137 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    M63***18M63***18

    This attraction is very good. The scenery above is very good. The mountain breeze above is very comfortable. You can see the panoramic view of Dalian in 360 degrees. The transportation to the viewing platform is also very convenient. You can take your family there to better experience the beauty of Dalian.

  • The Huang-Bohai Seas Demarcation Line in Laotie Mountain
    10
    󰺂5.9
    Dalian45.9 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊Panoramic sea view & sunrise from heights
    󰋄See Yellow Sea & Bohai Sea divide
    󱨠206 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    D23***86D23***86

    It's worth a visit nearby, but it's quite far from the city center, over 60 kilometers from Zhongshan Square. The scenery is beautiful; as a Sichuan native, I was captivated by the sea – it was truly breathtaking.

What Best Things to Do are there in Dalian?
These are all Best Things to Do in Dalian:Dalian Laohutan Ocean Park, Dalian Forest Zoo, Bangchui Island, Xinghai Park, Dalian Golden Pebble Beach National Tourism Resort
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Dalian?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Dalian include:Dalian Laohutan Ocean Park:4.4, Dalian Forest Zoo:4.6, Bangchui Island:4.5, Xinghai Park:4.6, Dalian Golden Pebble Beach National Tourism Resort:4.6
At what locations in Dalian can Best Things to Do in Dalian be found?
The Best Things to Do in Dalian are mainly located in:Dalian Laohutan Ocean Park:Dalian, Dalian Forest Zoo:Dalian, Bangchui Island:Dalian, Xinghai Park:Dalian, Dalian Golden Pebble Beach National Tourism Resort:Dalian
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