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Xinghai Plaza - Xinghai Plaza
'''Shahekou District''' (沙河口区 ''shāhékǒu qū'') is a mostly residential neighborhood to the south and east of the center of Dalian. The neighborhood's residential nature means the number of attractions are limited, with the area around Xinghai Plaza the most likely to draw visitors. Hotels are equally limited, though the large number of universities in the neighborhood means that those on a budget may well find themselves sleeping here.
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Shahekou map - Map of Shahekou District
The easiest way to get to the various destinations in Shahekou from the airport, train station or ferry terminal is to first head to the Xinghai Plaza area then change if necessary. From the airport catch bus #710 to Jiefang Plaza or [[Taiyuan]] Jie and from the train station or ferry terminal take bus #16 to the Xinghai Plaza Exhibition Centre. The only exception to this rule is for those staying at [[Liaoning]] Normal University in which trolley bus #101 runs to the university from the train station (those arriving at the ferry terminal will need to catch buses #13 or #16 and transfer at the train station) while the airport is a relatively short taxi ride away.
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Most parts of Shahekou (or at least those parts of interest to tourists) can be easily reached from Xinghai Plaza. Tram #202 serves both the [[Xi'an]] Lu shopping area (heading north) and the Natural History Museum and Maritime University (heading south). To get to the University of Technology catch bus #23.
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Dalian TV Tower - Dalian TV Tower, one of the city's more notable skyrises
* Dalian Modern Museum - 大连现代博物馆 | 10 Huizhan Road (会展路10号) 38.8876987975, 121.5811448142 Metro Line 1, Convention and Exhibition Center Station ☎ +86 411 8480-0188 Opening Hours: Summer: Tuesday - Sunday 09:00-17:00, Other seasons: Tuesday - Sunday 09:00-16:30 Free This museum to the north of Xinghai Plaza contains a number of high quality, interactive exhibits on Dalian, both historical and current. It is well worth a visit for anyone even slightly interested in the city itself.
* Dalian Seashell Museum - 大连贝壳博物馆 | @.com No. 2, Zone D, Xinghai Plaza (星海广场D区2号) 38.8772738970, 121.5848364423 Take bus no. 49 and get off at Yifang Castle (一方城堡). Alternatively, take a train to Xinghai Plaza Station on Metro Line 1. The museum is at the southeastern corner of the Plaza. ☎ +86 411 84801470 Opening Hours: April 27th to October 7th: 08:30-17:30, October 8th to April 26th: 09:00-16:30, closed from February 6th to February 17th ¥200 Housed in a modern building shaped like a giant shell and the seashell museum contains a huge variety of shells and other examples of sea life. Though very specialized and the museum still makes for an interesting diversion.
* Dalian Natural History Museum - 大连自然博物馆 | 40 Xicun Street, Heishijiao (黑石礁西村街40号) 38.8696140796, 121.5565974344 just Southwest of Xinghai Plaza; take a train to Heijiaoshi Station on Metro Line 1 ☎ +86 411 84691290 Opening Hours: 09:00-16:30, no tickets sold after 15:30, closed on Mondays Free Mainly focuses on marine life though it also includes a dinosaur fossil exhibit.
* Sunday Asia Ocean World - 大连圣亚海洋世界, Shengya Ocean World | 8-6-608 Zhongshan Road (中山路608-6-8号) 38.8782206930, 121.5666630367 Metro Line 1, Dalian Medical University 2nd Hospital Station ☎ +86 411 84581113 Opening Hours: 09:30-17:00, no tickets sold after 16:00 ¥210 to visit Ocean World, ¥80 to visit Polar World, ¥290 for a combo ticket which includes not only Ocean World and Polar World but also Coral World and the Deep Sea Legend multimedia experience An oceanarium featuring numerous marine and polar animals. Not to be confused with its competitor and the Tiger Beach Ocean Park in Zhongshan District. Somewhat confusingly, 'Sun Asia Ocean World' may refer to either the park as a whole or only that section of the park that is focused on marine animals. The other major section of the park is the Sunday Asia Polar World. Unlike the case at Tiger Beach Ocean Park, here one is not compelled to buy a combo ticket and can instead buy a seperate ticket ticket to see only Ocean World or only Polar World.
* Xinghai Park - 星海公园 | 634 Zhongshan Road (中山路634号) 38.8771090796, 121.5628214344 Metro Line 1, Dalian Medical University 2nd Hospital Station - Opening Hours: Open all day Free Established in 1909, with a surface area of over 150 000 square metres, thit is one of Dalian's oldest and largest coastal parks.
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* Xinghai Plaza - 星海广场 Xīnghǎi Guǎngchǎng | 572 Zhongshan Road (中山路572号) 38.8811647975, 121.5830458142 Metro Line 1, Xinghai Plaza Station - Opening Hours: Open all day Free Xinghai Plaza On the coast south west of the downtown, is the largest square in Asia, a fact frequently mentioned in Dalian tourist literature. There are a number of attractions around the square, including museums, a bathing beach, large aquarium (Sun Asia Ocean World), Xinghai Convention and Exhibition Center, huge indoor tennis court and swimming pool, a number of seafood restaurants boasting local fare, bungee tower and a fairly small amusement park that's very kid-friendly. With the feasible exception of the aquarium, museums and restaurants, few of the attractions are likely to be that interesting to visitors but it's still worth taking the time to visit the square and have a wander around the area.
* Walking (hiking) | Small mountains near Heping Plaza and also along Huanghe Lu offering some impressive views of the city and sea.
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* [[Xi'an]] Lu - 西安路 Xīān Lù | This street is the largest shopping area outside the center and boasts a shopping complex (Roosevelt Center) on the western side of the junction with Huanghe Lu. There's also a large electronics center just north of the new shopping mall and a smaller one next to Carrefour. Several tailors offer suits or traditional Chinese silk dresses at really reasonable prices (tailoring lasts 5-6 days).
* Peace Plaza Mall - 和平广场 Hépíng Guǎngchǎng | Shopping mall with a food court, cinema and Tesco.
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Xinghai restaurants - Xinghai Plaza restaurants at night
The Xinghai area has a number of nice quality restaurants offering a wide variety of regional Chinese cooking styles (look for ones that have their catch fresh on ice). Restaurants are easy to find throughout the neighborhood, with clusters of affordable restaurants around the universities and more upscale restaurants around [[Xi'an]] Lu. Korean restaurants tend to be found near the main universities while there's a few Japanese restaurants around [[Xi'an]] Lu. While most of these restaurants are decent, few are of high enough quality to warrant a special trip. About the only restaurants worth going out of the way for are found around Xinghai Plaza.
*'''Xinghai Plaza restaurants''' – Encircling Xinghai square are restaurants featuring a range of cuisines, mainly seafood (as the water is just a few meters away) but also Chinese, [[Japan|Japanese]], Korean, and Western styles. Prices vary but expect to pay at least ¥250 each.
 
* I-55 Cafe | South side of Xinghai Sq ☎ +86 411 8369-5755 Opening Hours: 09:00-midnight daily ¥25-50 drinks, ¥60-120 food Closed for redecoration; location at Xinghai Sq open. A popular place for local residents and expats alike enjoying [https://ehalal.io/buy-halal-food/halal-coffee-tea/ coffee] brewed by the cup and a popular weekend morning breakfast buffet (¥85). Try the bakery items and [https://ehalal.io/asean-halal-food/halal-shop/halal-sandwiches/ sandwiches]. Has an outdoor deck that is lit up at night and free WiFi access. About 100 m from the coastline.
===Bars===
Bars can be found around the universities and they mainly cater to overseas students, as Chinese students can face stiff penalties if found drunk. The university bars tend to be fairly small, unimaginative and not particularly cheap.
===Tea and coffee===
* Be For Time | various, incl. West of Huanghe and [[Xi'an]] Lu intersection - Chain tea house, and unlike traditional ones, caters to a young crowd with modern furnishings and milkshakes alongside the usual varieties of green tea. This, combined with the ¥26 all you can drink deal, makes it very popular with students and nice place to spend a couple of hours.
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Hotels in Shahekou tend to be limited to cheaper guest houses and may be suitable for budget-minded, although the stay may not be particularly memorable. There are few luxury hotels, typically in or around Xinghai Plaza. The budget places tend to be found near the universities, both along Huanghe Lu and around the southwest border with Gaijingzi neighborhood.
* The Castle Hotel - 大连一方城堡豪华精选酒店 | 600 West Binhai Road, Shahekou District (沙河口区滨海西路600号) 38.8774308970, 121.5904694423 To the east of Xinghai Plaza ☎ +86 411 8656 0000 From ¥2000 to ¥2610 Known as The Castle among Dalian residents, this one may be a good choice for Muslim travellers who want a luxury experience. It is the first castle hotel in [[China]] and also somehow a landmark of Dalian. The hotel self-branded itself as a "6-star hotel" but it actually received a 5-star branding. Designed as a luxury hotel and the service is worth the price. However, it is on a hill - walking up the hill may may be a little tiring.
* Howard Johnson | 95 Huizhan Lu on Xinghai Sq ☎ +86 411 8499-0000 +86 411 84990066 5-star and arguably the nicest spot in the neighborhood.
* Jinjiang Inn Dalian Lianhe Road - 锦江之星酒店大连联合路星海广场店 | 151 Lianhe Road, Shahekou District (沙河口区联合路151号) 38.9077362113, 121.5936468247 ☎ +86 411 3957 6668 From ¥210 to ¥250 per day In the core part of Dalian City, this budget hotel is on a major road, which also means it has convenient bus connections. The metro station is 1 kilometers to the north. The hotel is within walking distance to the [[Xi'an]] Road business neighborhood and shopping is convenient but as well, but it's a bit noisy especially during rush hours. Wi-fi is avaliable in all rooms.
* Sheraton Dalian Xinghai 582 Zhongshan Road Check-in: 15:00 / Check-out: 12:00 Shahekou continues its rise with a Sheraton expected to open October 31 2015.
* Super 8 Dalian Chenxi | 672 Zhongshan Lu a 5-min walk West of Xinghai Pk ☎ +86 411 88907888 - Free Internet and breakfast.
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