#Dalian Jinshitan Super Full Play Guide (2026 latest Douyin/local blogger measured version) Jinshitan is a 5A-level national tourist resort in Dalian. It integrates 100 million-year-old sea erosion geological wonders, soft golden beaches, theme parks, Tangfeng ancient streets, and fishermen chasing the sea. It is suitable for parents, couples, and friends. It is recommended to reserve 1-2 days to play. The following is the verified practical information: --- How do 🚗 get there? Public transportation (most recommended) - ** Light Rail Line 3 **: Dalian Station/Dalian North Station take Line 3 (in the direction of Jinshitan), get off at the terminal "Jinshitan Station", the whole journey takes about 50 minutes, and the fare is about 8 yuan. - ** Transportation in the scenic spot **: - Circle line sightseeing bus: 20 yuan/person, ** valid all day, multiple stops up and down **, covering core attractions such as Geopark, Gold Coast, Discovery Kingdom, etc., suitable for tourists who play multiple attractions; - Taxi: about 18 yuan from the light rail station to the Geopark, about 10 yuan to the Discovery Kingdom, and a 5-10 minute drive between various attractions; - Discover the Kingdom Train: Take the light rail station after leaving the station, 5 yuan/person directly to the park gate. ###Self-driving You can navigate the parking lot of the corresponding scenic spot, and the parking fee for each scenic spot is generally 10 yuan/time; the underground garage in the Lanshan District of the prosperous Tang Dynasty ** is free to park for 2 hours **, and the Geopark parking lot is easy to queue up in peak season. It is recommended to arrive before 9 am. --- ##🎫 Core Attractions Tickets & Opening Hours (Latest 2026) | Attractions | Ticket Prices | Opening Hours | Highlights | |------|----------|----------|------| | Binhai National Geopark | 60 yuan/person in peak season, 40 yuan/person in off-season; free for children under 1.3m | 8:00-17:00 (closed at 16:30 in off-season, stop admission at 16:00) | 600 million geological wonders, sea erosion reefs, catching the sea | | Shili Gold Coast | Free | Open all day | Dalian's rare fine sand beach, water sports | | Haichang Discovery Kingdom Theme Park | Adult full-day tickets are about 220-260 yuan, night tickets are 150-199 yuan (admission after 16:00); children under 1.2m are free | Peak season 9:30-21:00 (night show to 21:00, fireworks show usually 20:30) | Roller coaster, parent-child paradise, night parade fireworks | | Jinshi Wan Lane (Prosperous Tang Lanshan) Guochao Street | Free Open | Open All Day (Best Night View) | Tang Style Architecture, Ancient Style Photography, Food, Hot Spring Homestay | | Jinshi Cultural Expo Plaza | Joint ticket 120 yuan (including wax museum + mystery of life + 3 halls of Chinese culture) | 9:00-17:00 (closed on Mondays, except holidays) | Popular science, indoor exhibition hall, suitable for rainy/hot days | | Jinshi Garden | 20 yuan/person | 8:30-16:30 | Sea erosion stone forest landscape, small geopark | 💡 ** Discount Tips **: With the accommodation certificate of Jinshitan Hotel or the air/train ticket arriving in Dalian within 5 days, Geopark and other core attractions can enjoy 50% off tickets (subject to on-site publicity). It is recommended to buy tickets online in advance to avoid queuing. --- ##🗺️ classic tour route recommendation ###👉 Day Tour Essence Line (suitable for tourists with tight time) ** 08:30-11:30 Binhai National Geopark ** - Play route: entrance → seaside plank road → Nanxiuyuan (crab will come out of the cave) → take the free shuttle bus to Aotan Garden (Turtle Back Stone) → take the shuttle bus out of the park to return; - Must clock in: General Stone (180 ° around the sea super shock), Dan Ya history books (colorful weathered rock walls, science fiction sense full), turtle stone (rare in the world 600 million geological wonders); - Catch the sea Easter eggs: You can pick up small crabs, shampoo snails, and scallops when the tide is low in the reef area along the plank road. Remember to check the tide table in advance (the first/fifteenth tide of the lunar calendar is the best, and it is most suitable to arrive 1 hour before the low tide). ** 12:00-13:30 Lunch time ** - Choose from Jinshitan snack street, seafood food stall, or go to Jinshitan Lane for a special meal. ** 14:00-16:00 Ten Mile Gold Coast ** - The sandy and soft beach is flat, you can play in the water and water sports (motor boats, banana boats, etc.) in summer, and you can dig sand with your baby (some one-day tour packages give sand digging toys); - Shell Beach has the softest light before 9 am, and the portraits are beautiful. The grilled squid and sea urchins at the food stall next to it are worth trying. ** 16:30-18:00 Jinshiwan Lane/Tang Lanshan Pedestrian Street ** - 800 meters Tangfeng ancient street, cornice bucket arch + bluestone road, shoot ancient blockbusters during the day, and the night view is even more extraordinary when the lights are on in the evening; - There are 24 couples confession clock in (concentric lock wall, Japanese-style small tower), parents can experience the intangible cultural heritage paper-cut studio. ** Return at 18:30 ** (If you find the Kingdom Night Show, you can adjust the itinerary) --- ###👉 two-day tour depth line (suitable for parent-child/vacation tourists) ####Day1: Geological Wonders + Sea-friendly Leisure - Morning: Hiking in the Geopark + catching the sea (wear non-slip shoes! The reef is very slippery); - Noon: Seafood food stall lunch; - Afternoon: Shili Gold Coast water play/water project, go to Jinshi Wanxiang in the evening to stroll at night and eat delicious food, and stay in Jinshi Wanxiang Hot Spring Villa (with private soup, some can be barbecued, with pets). ####Day2: Discover the Kingdom Theme Park (Highly recommended!) - ** Stimulate the party line (enter the door and turn right to play counterclockwise) **: Thunder Chariot (Asia's first tower-style vertical roller coaster, nearly 90 degrees dive) → Crazy Cobra (Asia's only catapult roller coaster, accelerating to 100km/h in 3 seconds) → Sky Spin and Earth Love (suspended roller coaster, 360 degrees rotation) → Space Shuttle (60 meters jump machine) → Desert Storm → Overturned River; - ** Parent-child/romantic route **: Cool Music Mini World (more than 30 indoor parent-child equipment, not afraid of the sun) → Elf Garden → Wedding Hall (Victorian Garden Photo Mecca) → Watch Parade Performance → Night Fireworks Show (around 20:30, super shocking); - 💡 Tips: half of the people go on weekdays, and the popular items on weekends queue up for about 30 minutes; the flow of people at night is 40% less than that during the day, and the cost performance is higher. --- ###👉 Fisherman Experience Featured Line (Tourists who like the sea) You can choose the local fisherman package (about 358 yuan/person, including door-to-door pickup): - Feeding seagulls by fishing boat in the morning → fishing for scallops/kelp in the ocean ranch → cooking and eating fresh scallops → sea fishing experience; - In the afternoon, visit the Geopark + Gold Coast, suitable for tourists who want to experience the life of fishermen in depth. --- ##🦀 food recommendation (locals do not step on the pit) 1. ** Seafood **: - No. 12 food stall (Gold Coast Plaza Store): sea urchin steamed eggs are 38 yuan/serving, sweet and smooth, seafood coffee is sufficient, less than 100 yuan per capita, free parking at the door, and some merchants provide free pickup; - Jinshi Wan Lane "Fisherman": Seafood coffee, freshly roasted scallops, seaweed buns, authentic Dalian seafood; - Local seafood market: oysters, sea urchins, scallops are bought now, 100 + per capita, you can find a nearby shop for processing. 2. ** Special snacks **: grilled squid, sea urchin fried rice, mackerel dumplings, three fresh stewed seeds, sea sausage rice, spicy fried octopus. 3. ** Other flavors **: Jinshi Wan Lane "Tang Palace Night Banquet" crispy elbow, braised abalone small potatoes; cross-legged beef (crispy and tender beef tongue) with bayberry iced dumplings to relieve greasy. --- ##⚠️ Pit Avoidance & Practical Tips 1. ** Sea safety **: Use the "Know the Tide" Mini Program to check the tide table in advance, it is best to catch the sea at low tide; wear non-slip shoes, the reef is slippery and easy to fall; the tide is fast, be sure to leave enough time to evacuate; some reef areas are protected areas, and sea urchins are prohibited from being collected, and violators will be fined. 2. ** Sunscreen and windscreen **: Dalian's summer ultraviolet rays are stronger than those in the south, so be sure to apply high-power sunscreen and wear a hat; the seaside wind is strong, so it is recommended to bring a windproof jacket. 3. ** Beach Misunderstanding **: Jinshitan Gold Coast is fine sand! Not rocky beach, other "golden beach" and "silver beach" in Dalian have more reefs, don't be confused. 4. ** Parent-child reminder **: Geopark carts can enter, but some observation decks need to be lifted; found that the kingdom has an Ultraman theme area, which is a popular clock in children; in winter (December-February) there is a happy snow world and hot springs, and the snow path is slower for parents and children. 5. ** Rainy day alternative **: You can visit Jinshi Cultural Expo Plaza (wax museum, life mystery museum and other indoor exhibition halls), or go to Jinshitan Art Museum (5 minutes walk to the beach, some areas need to be reserved in advance). 6. ** Souvenir **: Jinshi Wanxiang has Russian amber beeswax and Japanese Arita-fired porcelain. You can also buy dried seafood and dried seafood to take home.