Fujiazhuang Beach

Dalian locals' summer swimming home ground (rocks + sand), beachcombing. A time-honored bathing beach on the middle section of Binhai Road, where encircling rocks shelter a crescent of fine sand — the home ground for Dalian locals' summer sea bathing ('shang hai', going into the sea): early mornings see veteran swimmers looping around the rocks, afternoons bring families flocking to sunbathe, dig sand and beachcomb, and at evening low tide little crabs and sea snails emerge from the rock crevices — beachcombing fun for young and old. Entry to the beach is free, with small fees for changing and shower services; nearby seafood stalls and barbecue stands draw big crowds after nightfall in summer. The three-stage experience of 'sea swim + beachcombing + kebab grazing' is the standard answer to a Dalian summer; weekdays are quiet, while weekends and the July–August peak bring surging crowds — check the tide table before setting out to beachcomb.

Getting there: middle section of Binhai Road