Dalian | Xinghai Square is Stunning

- • Supplies: Prepare comfortable walking shoes and sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hats, etc. There are many mosquitoes in summer, so bring mosquito repellent. If you want to feed the seagulls, you can prepare bread, sausages, and other food in advance. • Information: Check the weather forecast in advance and choose a sunny day with little sea breeze to visit so you can better enjoy the scenery and participate in activities. At the same time, pay attention to the performance time of the Xinghai Square music fountain and light show. 🚗Transportation 🚇• Public transportation: Take Metro Line 1, get off at "Xinghai Square" Station, exit from Exit A2, and walk about 300 meters to reach the square. You can also take buses 16, 18, 22, 23, and more, and get off at Xinghai Square Station or Xingyu Street East Station. 🚘• Self-driving or taxi: Visitors who drive to the square should note that parking around Xinghai Square may be difficult, so you can choose to park in nearby parking lots or paid parking spaces. 🥰Attractions 📍• Centennial City Sculpture: The "Centennial City Sculpture" in the center of the square is composed of a footprint relief and a platform square shaped like an open book. It has witnessed the vicissitudes of Dalian and is an excellent place to learn about the history of Dalian. 📍• 80-meter bronze footprint relief: Located on both sides of the Centennial City Sculpture, it is engraved with important events and figures in the history of Dalian. Walking among them is like traveling through time and space. 📍• Music fountain and light show: The fountain show and light show every night make the square look like a dream, making it a great place to take photos. The performance time is usually at 7 pm and 7:30 pm, each lasting 15 minutes, but the specific time may change, so please confirm in advance. 📍• Shell Museum: Located in the southeast corner of Xinghai Square, the museum has a rich collection of exhibits that allow you to appreciate the rare shells from all over the world. 📍• Cross-sea bridge: The first sea anchor suspension bridge in China. You can enjoy its spectacular appearance and night light show by the sea or on the bridge, and you can also overlook the entire Xinghai Square and sea view. 🍲Food recommendations • Xiding Sea Urchin Dumplings: A specialty of Dalian, sea urchin dumplings are delicious, but there are many diners, so it is recommended to book in advance. • Seafood barbecue: There are many seafood barbecue restaurants around Xinghai Square, where you can taste fresh grilled squid, grilled scallops, grilled oysters, etc., and feel the charm of Dalian's seafood. • Pengpai Night Market: There are various snacks, such as grilled squid, fried menzi, skewers, etc., which are good places to experience Dalian's nightlife and taste snacks.