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Laohutan Ocean Park
5A Tourism Area
Designated 2007

Laohutan Ocean Park

大连市老虎滩海洋公园—老虎滩极地馆

Liaoning, Dalian4.5Designated 2007·38.9311°N, 121.6701°E
Ticket Price
CNY 173; CNY 99; CNY 95
Duration
4 to 5 hours
Rating
4.5 / 5.0
Designated
2007

About Laohutan Ocean Park

Laohutan Ocean Park hugs the coast of Dalian with aquariums, a polar-animal museum, and daily dolphin and sea lion shows. The seafront location and family-friendly exhibits make it a favorite with visitors.

Highlights

A coastal ocean park with aquariums and polar exhibits; highlights include the Polar Region Museum, the Coral Aquarium, the dolphin/sea-lion shows, and seaside amusement rides.

Suggested Route

Follow the coastal path through the aquariums and the polar museum, catch a show; allow half a day.

Food & Lodging

Try Dalian seafood along the coast; stay in Dalian.

Facilities

Restrooms, cable cars, and shuttles; mostly flat, accessible. 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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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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Opening Hours

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

Getting There

Metro Line 5 to Hutan Xinqu / bus 2,4,30,403 to Laohutan Station; ~10 km from Dalian Station; ~15 km from Dalian Zhoushuizi Airport.

Reservation

Advance online reservation via official platform recommended; on-site tickets available.

Ticket Price

CNY 173 (≈ $24); CNY 99 (≈ $14); CNY 95 (≈ $13)

Address

Dalian City Zhongshan District Binhaizhong Road No. 9

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
大连市老虎滩海洋公园—老虎滩极地馆

大连市中山区滨海中路9号

Dalian City Zhongshan District Binhaizhong Road No. 9

38.9311, 121.6701

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