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5A Tourism Area

Designated 2011

Jinshitan (Golden Pebble Beach)

大连市金石滩景区

Liaoning, Dalian★ 4.5Designated 2011·39.0169°N, 121.6975°E

Ticket Price

Free (each hall charged separately)

Duration

3 to 5 hours

Rating

4.5 / 5.0

Designated

2011

About Jinshitan (Golden Pebble Beach)

Jinshitan is a coastal resort area near Dalian known for its golden pebble beaches and the striking rock formations of the Discoveryland geology park. Dinosaur-shaped rocks and seaside boardwalks line the shore.

Highlights

A coastal resort known for odd rock formations and beaches; highlights include the Discoveryland Peninsula geology park, the 'Dinosaur Looking at the Sea' rock, the beaches, and the theme park.

Suggested Route

Take the sightseeing bus to the geology park and beaches, visit the wax museum and resort areas; allow a full day.

Food & Lodging

Try Dalian seafood; stay in Jinshitan resort hotels or Dalian.

Facilities

Sightseeing buses, cable cars, restrooms; flat along coast, some steps. Bilingual signage (unverified).

Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: June to September (warm season) or winter for snow activities

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Opening Hours

Peak season (April-October): 8:00-17:30; Off-season: 8:30-17:00.

Getting There

Metro Line 3 (light rail) from Dalian Station to Jinshitan (~50 min); ~50 km from Dalian city center; ~45 km from Zhoushuizi Airport.

Reservation

Free entry to resort; individual attractions (Discoveryland, wax museum) ticketed online; reservation recommended.

Ticket Price

Free (each hall charged separately)

Address

Liaoning Province Dalian City Jinzhou District Jinshitanguojialvyoudujia District

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

大连市金石滩景区

辽宁省大连市金州区金石滩国家旅游度假区

Liaoning Province Dalian City Jinzhou District Jinshitanguojialvyoudujia District

39.0169, 121.6975

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