While it is a getaway for locals escaping the heat of summer, it offers very little else for the visitor. Reminiscent of the soviet-era in its attempt to impress, its main claim to fame is its size - concrete slab after concrete slab - grotesquely...More

This as the name suggests is a very big park with square. It is in Dalian. The best way to explore this square is by walking. After the initial inroad one reaches the center and then one can walk around the center like a circle....More

This place is a must in Dalian. The great environment is amazing with the sea breeze. The place is surrounded by restaurants and many locals having a nice time. Do not forget to take a picture (specially at nights) with the bridge which can be...More

It was supposed to be the largest city square in world for about 1.76 million sq meter in total area. There was Xinghai Park nearby where locals could swim and visits the related theme parks.

Xinghai can be translated as seaside star and that's what this place is: a star attraction by the seaside. Public art, a free park and beach, hundreds of great photo opps, make that thousands. Wild rides in the amusement parks at either end, as well...More

Xinghai Square is a complex of multiple attractions dominated by a small to medium amusement park akin Coney Island or the NJ Shore. The square is very popular with Chinese tourists. Besides the carnival rides, there are opportunities to take water tours, rent a paddle...More

Not bad place to visit, but nothing impressive. Typical coastal city atmosphere- a lot of attractions, far from clean beach. Nice view actually happens in the evening. Must visit as an important point in Dalian.

We didn't do any research on Dalian prior to coming here. Right from 2014, we knew we had wanted to come here because we wanted to stay in The Castle Hotel. We were captivated by the hotel's pre-opening promotional video clip. Besides the hotel, we...More

Great for a walk from the beach and fairground to the square, which is a large open garden. Still lots os access for car so you can drive and park in the square. Square can be misleading, it's more round than square, but nice to...More

This large square features grassy walks and beautiful statures of Olympic athletes. The seaside are adjacent is a nice walk or bike ride