[2025 Changhai Attraction] Travel Guide for Xiaoshuikou Forest Park (Updated Jul)

From July to August, Dalian becomes a natural summer paradise at 39°N latitude! With refreshing sea breezes and comfortable temperatures between 22-28°C (72-82°F), this coastal city offers a cool escape from the scorching heat. In summer 2025, the **Xinghai Square Beer Carnival** will bring German craft beers and seaside fireworks to the stage, while **bioluminescent night tours** on Guanglu Island illuminate the "blue tears" in the dark waters. Meanwhile, **the season's first seafood harvest** after the fishing ban arrives at its plumpest peak—from sizzling street snacks to harborfront steam pots, a culinary carnival begins. This guide covers festivals, islands, food, and accommodations, helping you unlock Dalian's most vibrant summer with a daily budget of just 200 RMB! --- 1. **Weather & Festivals**: - Cool comfort (22-28°C) with low UV exposure; - **7.18-8.3 Xinghai Beer Carnival** (German beer tents/kids' zone/light shows); - Friday fireworks at Jinshitan Beach, nighttime cruises at Lvshun Military Port. 2. **Island Getaways**: - **Guanglu Island**: Golden beaches by day, bioluminescent seas by night; Mazu Culture Festival on lunar June 16; - **Changshan Islands**: Stroll the Changshan Bridge, explore cliffside trails at Xiaoshuikou Forest Park; - **Wangji Island**: Cruise past surreal sea-eroded rock formations ("Dueling Lions," "Elephant Trunk Hill"). 3. **Seasonal Eats & Safety Tips**: - Must-try: **Steamed summer scallops**, mackerel dumplings, sea urchin tofu; - Caution: Pair seafood with liquor (not beer) to avoid gout; carry alum for jellyfish stings in August; - Budget picks: Donggang seafood stalls (grilled squid for 15 RMB), DIY cooking at Lvshun's Sunday fish market. 4. **Accommodations & Itinerary Hacks**: - Near Xinghai Square: Easy access to fountain light shows (600-1,000 RMB/night in peak season); - Jinshitan via Light Rail: 4-day combos (Geopark + Discovery Kingdom theme park); - Pro tip: Attractions close early (some by 4 PM)—plan transport accordingly. --- When salty sea winds blend with the aroma of barley at Xinghai Bay, when bioluminescent waves shatter into stardust on Guanglu Island, you'll realize—Dalian's summer is more than just an ocean. It's in the **golden sunrise over Binhai Road at 4 AM**, the **lotus-dappled ponds of Labor Park**, and the **cheers of clinking beer steins at the carnival**. Pack your sunscreen, bookmark this guide, and let mountains and sea set the stage for your 25°C summer feast! > **Travel Tip**: Light Rail Line 3 goes straight to Jinshitan.

Dalian Dachangshan Island Travel Guide Locals say: Dachangshan Island is not big, and Xiaochangshan Island is not small. A cross-sea bridge with a total length of 3.4 kilometers connects the two small islands. The temperature is relatively cool. 🚌Transportation: Self-driving or taking a train from Dalian to Pulandian. Then take a boat from Pikou Port, which takes about 50 minutes, and the ticket costs 55 yuan, to Yuanyang Port on Dachangshan Island. Seagulls accompany the boat along the way, and you can feed the seagulls and take photos. 🏠Accommodation: Book a fisherman's house on the island in advance online. It is recommended to stay in Yangjia Village by the sea on Dachangshan Island, which is 15 kilometers away from Yuanyang Port. Dachangshan Island is the seat of the Changhai County government. Yangjia Village is 3-5 minutes from the beach. You can see the sea at any time. It is also convenient to take a sea bath and come back to rinse with fresh water. Generally, meals and accommodation are included. Prices vary depending on the quantity and grade of seafood, ranging from 240 to 480 yuan. Before coming, you should call to inquire about the accommodation location and seafood varieties in detail, and book the price before heading there. The landlord is responsible for free pick-up and drop-off from the boat. 🎉Must-visit attractions: Xiaoshui Forest Park on Xiaochangshan Island is a must-visit place. It is 15 kilometers away. The ticket is 40 yuan, half price for those over 60 years old, and free for those over 70 years old. The sea water is clear, and some people call it the glass sea. From the viewing platform, you can overlook Dachangshan Island and see the sea farming area. When the tide recedes, there are green stones covered with long green moss. The landlord will help you rent a car to go there. The car will wait for you for 2 hours while you play. Bus: Take bus No. 1 in the direction of Xiaochangshan, get off at the farmers' market station, and transfer to bus No. 6 to Xiaoshui Forest Park. You can take photos of the sunrise on the cross-sea bridge, and the morning mist on the sea is also beautiful. You can ride an electric bike around the island. 🍤Food recommendations: 👉Various fresh seafood🦀, allowing you to feast to your heart's content. Truly experience seafood freedom. 📝Notes: 🔸Be sure to take sun protection measures. Bring an umbrella! Bring water shoes. 🔸Pay attention to the weather and avoid traveling in bad weather.

Xiaoshuikou Forest Park Scenic Area is located at the easternmost end of Xiaochangshan Island in Changhai County, Dalian. Xiaoshuikou Forest Park is surrounded by the sea on all sides, with fresh air and gentle sea breeze, where you can get close to both the mountains and the sea. Xiaoshuikou is the largest scenic spot on Xiaochangshan Island. Although the overall scale of the park is not too large, the sea water is clear, the current is rapid, the trees are lush, and there are coastal wooden plank roads, various glasses, wooden suspension bridges, sea water of different depths, fishing boats swimming in the breeding grounds, and strange peaks and rocks, which are well-known for their typical small archipelago scenery. After entering the park gate, there are three tour routes in total. One is a separate mountain climbing route, all steps, basically straight up and down, and you need to return the same way. There is a viewing platform halfway, and you can see the same sea area as you see on the seaside. The other two routes are the Oak Forest Path and the Seaside Plank Road. You can take either route, just the direction of travel is different. The two routes are connected, forming a closed loop. The seaside wooden plank road, along the way there are suspension bridges, glass plank roads, viewing platforms, and pavilions for tourists to rest. Although you can't go down to the seaside, the distance is very close. Some places have clear and transparent sea water, like a piece of transparent jade. The Oak Forest Stone Path, passing through the entire park's mid-mountain forest, is cool and comfortable. The stone path starts, ends, and halfway there are steps down to the seaside.