Binhai Road Coastal Walk
滨海路
A scenic road and wooden boardwalk winding over 30 kilometres along Dalian's southern coast. Yanwo Ridge, Beida Bridge, and Bangchui Island offer cliffs and emerald seas all the way, making it one of China's most beautiful urban coastlines.
Binhai Road is a scenic road built along the southern coastline of Dalian. It runs from near Heishijiao at Xinghai Square in the west to Haizhiyun Park in the east, with a total length of about 30 kilometres. Most of the route passes sea-eroded cliffs and rocky bays. Along the road runs a wooden boardwalk of about 20 kilometres, which is said to be the longest coastal boardwalk in the world. It is the signature of Dalian as the 'City of Romance.' The highlight is the eastern section: Laohutan, Beida Bridge, Yanwo Ridge, and Fujiazhuang. Beida Bridge is a twin-pylon cable-stayed bridge completed in 1987 and commemorates Dalian's friendship with Kitakyushu. Yanwo Ridge is a clifftop viewpoint overlooking the winding coastline, and the Yanwo Ridge Wedding Theme Park is a popular spot for wedding photos. Bangchui Island scenic area (admission about 20 yuan) has clean beaches and rocky islets, and it is also the site of a state guesthouse. Fujiazhuang Beach is suitable for swimming. Travel tips: walking the whole route takes 5 to 6 hours, so choose a section. Walking from Laohutan along the boardwalk to Yanwo Ridge takes about 3 hours, mostly uphill, while walking from Fujiazhuang to Yanwo Ridge takes about 1.5 hours. You can also rent a bicycle, or take the Dalian Binhai Road sightseeing bus to tour it in stages. The route is free to access, but individual sights charge separate fees. Getting there: take Metro Line 5 to Laohutan Station, which is the starting point of the eastern section, or take several bus routes. Fujiazhuang is served by multiple bus lines. During peak tourist season, sightseeing buses run in a loop. Note: the road has many bends, and some sections have no pedestrian path, so watch out for vehicles when walking. In summer, UV is strong and there are few places to buy supplies along the way, so bring water and sun protection. The wooden boardwalk is slippery after rain.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Dalian Fisherman's Wharf
- Laohutan Ocean Park
- Bangchui Island
- Yanwoling
- Haizhiyun Park
- Fujiazhuang Beach
- Nanshan Style Street
- Donggang Waterfront & Venice Water City