Haxian Island Goes Viral Online: Wang Laowu Takes Tourists to Catch Seafood, Where You Can Even Pick Up Sea Cucumbers!
Dalian is a coastal city. Although Dalian is not very large on the map, I believe that even many local residents of Dalian have not visited every corner of the city. In fact, Dalian's scenery is not limited to urban attractions like Xinghai Square or Laohutan Park; there are countless beautiful places around Dalian as well. However, if you want to experience a coastal city that truly represents Dalian, feel the simplicity of its people, and taste the freshest seafood, then you must visit the islands of Dalian. Today, we will introduce a destination that has recently become popular online again, as many tourists have even picked up large sea cucumbers there. Visitors have exclaimed it's incredibly satisfying. What is this place?
It is Haxian Island, located in the Changshan Islands of Dalian, Liaoning Province. Haxian Island has become an internet sensation in recent years and is undoubtedly the most popular island near Dalian. Due to the surge in tourists, many short-term rental fishing households have emerged on Haxian Island, but most of them have frequent issues with overcharging and poor service quality. Under such circumstances, many tourists are looking for a reliable fishing family. Most people who have visited Haxian Island recommend Boss Wang Laowu, who has been running a seaside guesthouse on Haxian Island for over a decade. Boss Wang’s integrity, service, and food quality are the foundations of his business. Additionally, its proximity to the only sandy beach on Haxian Island, Golden Sand Beach, makes it a favorite among tourists. Many visitors say that when coming to Haxian Island, they look for Wang Laowu of Haxian Island.
Another aspect that makes Boss Wang Laowu popular among tourists is his signature seaside foraging activity. If you ask, almost every fishing household will claim you can forage right at their doorstep or nearby, but the actual foraging spot is deep inside Haxian Island, at the northwestern foraging base. This area has almost no residents and is where locals go foraging. Guests staying with Boss Wang Laowu often pick up sea cucumbers there—it's a common occurrence. Besides that, there are also blue crabs, octopuses, starfish, small conches, and countless small crabs.
However, foraging is also subject to tidal times. If you want to know the best time for foraging on Haxian Island, you can ask Boss Wang Laowu of Haxian Island, or send a private message! The timing for foraging is based on centuries of experience summarized by fishermen, referencing the lunar calendar. Guests staying at Xinghaiwang Fishing Family Courtyard are informed the day before by Boss Wang about the best time to go foraging the next day. There is also a dedicated shuttle to take everyone there and bring them back at the designated time. If you catch anything during foraging, you can bring it back for free processing and enjoy your own harvest.
Will such an island become a stop on your Dalian travel itinerary? Although getting to the island requires a bus and a ferry, the ferry ride itself is part of the island travel experience. You can stand on the deck, watching the distant islands, the seagulls at the stern, and feel the sea breeze! If you have any questions about island travel, feel free to interact with us in the comments section!
