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Bangchui Island
 Bangchuidao Scenic Area (Bangchuidao fengjingqu) is located at the eastern end of the beach road, a short drive along Binhai Lu, home to Numerous Party Members and Football stars. The northern side of the area is encompassed by mountain ranges and the southern stretch is an area of pretty, soft sand. From here, there are good views of Sanshan Island, which is often shrouded in mist.
The beach here was once reserved only for Party Members and stars, but today it is open to the public.
How to get there: Take the bus No.712 and get off at Dangdai Company Station, then walking 20 minutes on foot, Currently the only way to get there is to go by taxi, which costs around RMB8. After landing, you could go up by yacht from Tiger Beach
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Fujiazhuang Beach
 Fujiazhuang Beach (Fujiazhuang fengjingqu) is arguably Dalian's nicest beach, most famous for its 550-meter-long stretch of golden sands and the turquoise sea lapping against the shore.
It is a great walk from Tiger Beach which can be reached by bus No 4, 403, 403, 404 or 801 from the city center. Further back from the shore are numerous other great spots; reefs, islands and forests. The slightly more remote location makes this a more secluded and less developed beach than many other that Dalian has to offer. There are speed boats from here to other bays in the area and a few hotels and villas are currently under construction, in response to the increased numbers of travelers and sun- seekers. Get there before it becomes too popular!!
How to get there: Take bus No.801, 501 or double-decker bus No.5 from the railway station.
Cost: RMB3 |
Olympic Square
 In 1932, Liu Changchun, a Dalian local resident, competed in the 10th Olympic Games held in Los Angeles. Liu was the first Chinese to take part in the Games. Decades have passed, the spirit of sport loving is inherited and now Dalian is known as a "Soccer City" and the "Home of Track & Field". In September 1999, Mr. Samaranch, Chairman of the Int'l Olympic Committee of the day, attended the foundation-stone laying ceremony for the Square. To the south of the square stands the city's central stadium where its soccer team calls home.
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Xinghai Park
 Located by the sea, Xinghai Park and beach comprises of an 800-meter-long beach and a huge park area, filled with a nice collection of flowers and plants, a small fair and a huge Ocean World. You can climb up to the top of the cliffs that tower above the western and eastern sides of the bay and there are fantastic views from up here of the bay and sea beyond.
The beach here has fine sand, moderate waves and a good water depth- making it ideal for swimming. Not far from the beach stands a huge rock in the sea which, according to local legend, marks the spot where an army of cuttle fish triumphed against sharks in a major ancient combat. Local people believe that the area will never again be troubled by sharks, and consider this spot very safe for swimming- believe the local legend if you dare!!
The park itself, is another ball-game altogether; with a Ferris wheel, rides and restaurants. Sun Asia Ocean World is also located here, a huge Chinese, New Zealand and Hong Kong run venture, featuring more than 200 different types of marine life, complete with viewing platforms and underground tunnels.
How to get there:Bus no.22, 23, 28 and No.406 and railroad train or LRT No.202 all stop at the beach and leave from the city center or the train station, then get off at Xinghai Park Station.
Cost: RMB10 during the tourism midseason. (From April to October), and RMB7 during other hours. (Free of charge before 7:00 in the morning everyday)
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