Dalian three-day two-night budget travel guide is here! After reading this, you'll be the most fun person in your friend circle

📣 Dalian three-day two-night budget travel guide is here! After reading this, you'll be the most fun "Child of the Sea" in your friend circle! 🌊 🌟 Attractions: Dalian's "Sea" Play Guide [One] Xinghai Square: Seagulls clingier than boyfriends Asia's largest city square, recommended to come at 7 a.m. with a bag of steamed bun pieces (don’t buy the 10 yuan "seagull feed" sold in the scenic area, it’s actually expired biscuits!). When you toss the bread into the air, hundreds of seagulls will swarm around you like devoted fans. Remember to use burst mode; you’ll be the coolest "Bird De Gang" in your friend circle! ⚠️ Warning: The "internet-famous piano" in the square charges for photos, don’t be fooled! [Two] Shengxiang Tianmen: Natural selfie frame A mysterious sea erosion cave hidden in Haizhiyun Park, only visible at low tide. It’s recommended to check the tide table in advance (the "Global Tide" app is recommended), wear non-slip shoes to climb the rocks, pose like the classic "Titanic" scene, and caption it "My Heart Will Go On, Dalian Edition" to double your likes! [Three] Binhai Road Boardwalk: A hiker’s paradise, a lazy person’s nightmare A 9-kilometer-long coastline from Xinghai Square to Bangchuidao Island, with breathtaking sea views along the way! Friendly reminder: wear sports shoes! Wear sports shoes! Wear sports shoes! (Important things said three times). There are no toilets or shops midway, so bring a bottle of water, or you’ll experience the "Lost in Dalian" version. [Four] Laohutan Ocean Park: Belugas flirtier than boyfriends The dolphin show in the Polar Pavilion is a must-see! Belugas will "make heart signs" at you, and penguins waddle like drunken old men. It’s recommended to enter before 10 a.m. to avoid tour groups; otherwise, you won’t see belugas, but a "human wall." 🍤 Food: A seafood lover’s paradise, a dieter’s hell [One] Daijie Night Market: A carb lover’s carnival This hundred-meter-long alley hides over 50 snacks: ✅ Mengge Menzi: Dalian intangible cultural heritage food, crispy outside and tender inside, topped with sesame sauce and garlic juice, one bite and you’ll feel like you’re in a Northeast China food stall! ✅ Zhenghuangqi Grilled Sea Cucumber: 8 yuan per skewer, chewy and juicy, the owner says "I can’t say what it replenishes, but it definitely replenishes your mouth." ✅ Rifengyuan Sea Cucumber Dumplings: 98 yuan per serving, thin skin and large filling, so fresh your eyebrows will fall off. Recommended with a bottle of "Old Snowflake" beer (Northeast China’s happy water). [Two] Changxing Market: Seafood freedom starts here Opens at 7 a.m., shrimp crabs 30 yuan per jin, scallops 10 yuan for 3 jin. After buying, go to the nearby "Riyuesheng" for processing (steaming 5 yuan per jin). Recommended dishes: spicy stir-fried clams and mackerel dumplings. Remember to tell the boss "less salt, I’m afraid it will spoil the love." [Three] Street Snacks: The happiness code of Dalian people ✅ Teppanyaki squid: 15 yuan each at Heishijiao Night Market, choose whole freshly pressed ones, half the price of scenic spots! ✅ Dalian Menzi: 5 yuan per serving at roadside stalls, crispy outside and tender inside, topped with sesame sauce and garlic juice. Diet? Not possible! 🏨 Accommodation: High cost-performance hotel rankings 1. Xinghai Square area: Sea view without watching the price ✅ Yunqi·Haishu: 180 yuan/night, high-floor sea view room, you can see the night view of Xinghai Bay Bridge lying in bed, perfect for couples to "take ugly photos of each other." ❌ Warning: A certain chain hotel claims "sea view room," but the window faces the parking lot. It’s recommended to check real photos before booking. 2. Zhongshan Square area: Retro artistic style ✅ Yuexianglai Hotel: 220 yuan/night, right outside is a century-old tram, rooms big enough to dance square dancing, suitable for "social butterflies." ✅ 7 Days Premium: 198 yuan/night, Metro Line 2 direct to the airport, suitable for early flight travelers, bedding so clean you can roll on it directly. 3. Donggang area: Pretend to be in Europe ✅ Yunqi·Haishu (Venice Water City branch): 280 yuan/night, 5 minutes walk to the seaside, rooms with projectors, you can watch movies while listening to the sound of waves at night. ❌ Warning: A certain homestay advertises "first-line sea view," but the window is blocked by trees. It’s recommended to ask clearly about the "sea view ratio" before booking. 📌 Practical tips: Dalian survival guide [Tiptop] [One] Transportation: Metro + tram = money-saving combo Metro Lines 1/2/5 cover major attractions, 2 yuan can get you from Xinghai Square to Zhongshan Square. Be sure to experience the 201 vintage green tram, wooden seats + ding-dong sound, instantly transporting you back to the 90s. [Two] Sunscreen: Bring sunscreen by the kilo Dalian’s UV rays are strong enough to tan your soul! It’s recommended to bring SPF50+ sunscreen and reapply every 2 hours, or you’ll turn into "Dalian grilled squid." [Three] Avoid scams: Seafood assassins beware Always ask the price before eating seafood, especially "market price" seafood! Recommended to go to restaurants with clear pricing, like "Pinhailou," where you can eat to your fill for about 80 yuan per person. [Four] Bonus: Hidden Dalian experiences ✅ Bioluminescent sea: Visit Daheshihai Beach in May-June, most visible after 10 p.m. when the waves are big. Remember to bring a DSLR (phone cameras can’t capture it). ✅ Tide hunting: At Shajihezi Beach during the new and full moon tides, bring a salt shaker to dig for razor clams. Local aunties offer free lessons, more detailed than tide hunting videos! 💡 Final reminder: Dalian’s romance is not in the trendy check-in spots, but in the mountains and sea you encounter around the corner. Like watching the sunset at Fisherman’s Wharf when a seagull suddenly snatches your fries; or hearing locals chatting in Northeast dialect on the tram: "How about some clams tonight?" This is the most charming part of Dalian. 💰 Budget reference: 🏨 Hotel environment: Accommodation: 300 yuan/2 nights Tickets: Laohutan 190 yuan + Sun Asia 160 yuan = 350 yuan (half price with student ID) Food: 150 yuan per day (excluding seafood buffet) Total budget: 800-1000 yuan, even lower for students! This summer, come to Dalian and be a "Child of the Sea"! 🌊✨ (Remember to follow me, the next post will teach you how to eat through Dalian night markets with 200 yuan!)