Dalian Jinshitan Scenic Area

​1. Overview​​
Located ​​50 km northeast of Dalian​​, Jinshitan spans ​​120 km²​​ with a ​​30-km coastline​​. Recognized as a ​​National Geopark​​ and ​​CNN’s "Top 40 Most Beautiful Places in China"​​, it blends ​​ancient rock formations​​, modern entertainment, and pristine beaches.

​​2. Key Attractions​​

• ​​Geological Park​​: Features ​​6-billion-year-old Sinian rocks​​ shaped like dinosaurs ("Dinosaur Exploring the Sea"), tigers, and more. The ​​"Turtleback Rock"​​ is a global rarity.
• ​​Golden Coast​​: China’s northernmost ​​natural sandy beach​​, ideal for swimming, jet skiing, and beach volleyball.
• ​​Discovery Kingdom​​: A ​​world-class theme park​​ with roller coasters, aquatic shows, and seasonal events.
• ​​Culture Expo Square​​: Houses ​​8 museums​​, including the ​​Wax Museum​​ and ​​Mysteries of Life Museum​​, showcasing marine and human evolution.
• ​​Jinshi Golf Club​​: A ​​36-hole PGA course​​ with ocean views.

​​3. Unique Experiences​​

• ​​Sunset Yacht Tours​​: Cruise past sea stone forests.
• ​​Helicopter Rides​​: Aerial views of the coastline (¥1,000/20 mins).
• ​​Winter Hot Springs​​: Luxurious ​​deep-sea mineral baths​​ at Luneng Hot Spring Hotel.

​​4. Ecology & Climate​​

• ​​Forest coverage​​: 46.2%, with ​​20x more negative ions​​ than urban areas.
• ​​Climate​​: Mild winters, cool summers (avg. ​​25°C in July​​), dubbed ​​"Little Jiangnan of the Northeast"​​.

​​5. Practical Info​​

• ​​Transport​​: ​​Metro Line 3​​ from Dalian Station (50 mins) or drive via ​​Binhai Road​​.
• ​​Tickets​​:
  • Geological Park: ¥70
  • Discovery Kingdom: ¥260/day
  • Combo tickets available.
• ​​Best Time​​: ​​June–October​​ for beaches; ​​April–May​​ for cherry blossoms.

​​6. Awards & Recognition​​

• ​​AAAAA Scenic Spot​​ (2011)
• ​​National Marine Park​​ (2014)
• Host of the annual ​​Dalian International Sand Festival​​.

​​7. Nearby Highlights​​

• ​​Lüshun Submarine Museum​​ (historical exhibits)
• ​​Xinghai Square​​ (Asia’s largest urban square).

Jinshitan is a ​​must-visit​​ for nature lovers, thrill-seekers, and culture enthusiasts, offering a perfect mix of ​​adventure and relaxation​​.