Located by the sea, Xinghai Park and beach comprises of an 800-meter-long beach and a huge park area, filled with a nice collection of flowers and plants, a small fair and a huge Ocean World. You can climb up to the top of the cliffs that tower above the western and eastern sides of the bay and there are fantastic views from up here of the bay and sea beyond.

The beach here has fine sand, moderate waves and a good water depth- making it ideal for swimming. Not far from the beach stands a huge rock in the sea which, according to local legend, marks the spot where an army of cuttle fish triumphed against sharks in a major ancient combat.  Local people believe that the area will never again be troubled by sharks, and consider this spot very safe for swimming- believe the local legend if you dare!!

The park itself, is another ball-game altogether; with a Ferris wheel, rides and restaurants. Sun Asia Ocean World is also located here, a huge Chinese, New Zealand and Hong Kong run venture, featuring more than 200 different types of marine life, complete with viewing platforms and underground tunnels.

How to get Xinghai Park :Bus no.22 and No.202 and Bus No 801 all stop at the beach and leave from the city center or the train station.Alternately, take trolley bus No.202 which begins on Xian Lu.
Cost: This is the only beach that charges an entrance fee in Dalian. The cost is RMB3 or RMB70/30 for Sun Asia Ocean World.