It's not that I can't afford to go to Europe, but Dalian offers better value for money

These past few years, Dalian has been too low-key, so much so that many people haven't discovered the beauty of Dalian! Dalian is the seaside city that surprised me the most this year, and it's the city I want to settle in after I retire! 【Three-Day Two-Night Travel Guide】 🌟Day One: Xinghai Bay Bridge - Dalian Forest Zoo - Lotus Mountain Viewing Platform - Fujiazhuang Park - Yanniao Ridge - Beida Bridge 🌟Day Two: Tiger Beach Ocean Park - Fisherman's Wharf - Bangchui Island - Morning Light Beach - Sea Rhythm Park - Oriental Water City - Donggang Music Fountain Square - Zhongshan Square 🌟Day Three: Jinshitan - Ten-Mile Golden Coast - Discovery Kingdom Theme Park 【Dalian Attraction Check-in】 💧Xinghai Bay Bridge: Navigate to the south gate of the Forest Zoo, opposite the south gate is a bus station, and behind the bus station is the bridge and the best sunset viewing spot 💧Lotus Mountain Viewing Platform: Lotus Mountain is the highest peak in Dalian city, not only can you see the panoramic view of Dalian city, overlooking the Xinghai Bay Bridge, but it is also an excellent place to watch the sunset over the sea 💧Fujiazhuang Park: Along with Yanniao Ridge and Beida Bridge, it belongs to the middle section of the coastal road, very suitable for walking, with mountains on one side and the sea on the other, every step offers a view, and you can see the sunset at all three places 💧Fisherman's Wharf: The most special section on the coastal road, with fishing boats, seagulls, and lighthouses, full of cultural and artistic atmosphere, making you feel as if you are in a European seaside town 💧Bangchui Island: Many people mistakenly write it as 'Bangchui Island', the water quality here is the best in Dalian, after all, the Bangchui Island State Guesthouse is also here, combining mountains, sea, islands, and beaches into one scenic spot 💧Morning Light Beach: Located inside Sea Rhythm Park, a super niche spot, the road is a bit hard to find, but the sea here is emerald green when the weather is good 💧Zhongshan Square: One of the busiest places in Dalian, surrounded by ten roads, with ten buildings around it, including Romanesque and Gothic styles, a strong European flavor, and a symbol of Dalian's architectural culture 🌈Transportation: Be sure to take a ride on the old-fashioned tram route 201, the only old-fashioned tram route still in operation in Dalian, making you feel as if you've returned to 1909 🍰Food Recommendations: Dalian Stewed Dishes: Mengge Stewed Dishes, Laoji Stewed Dishes, Youming Stewed Dishes Seafood Barbecue: Zhenghuangqi, Jintaiyang Sea Urchin Dumplings: Xiding Sea Intestine Dumplings: Rifengyuan Dalian Home Cooking: Fangcheng Snacks Night Market Snack Street: Jiaoda Night Market, Changxingli Snack Street