Which island in Dalian is the most fun? This small island has the finest beach, and a huge free-for-all seafood foraging base!
Liaoning is the southernmost of the three northeastern provinces and the only one among them that is coastal. Liaoning’s tourism resources are extremely rich, featuring not only mountains and rivers but also blue skies and azure seas. Dalian, at the southernmost tip of Liaoning, is a nationally renowned garden city, attracting many tourists every year. In fact, besides visiting downtown Dalian, traveling around the outskirts of Dalian is also very enjoyable. The islands around Dalian, in particular, are each very distinctive. There is one small island with an excellent reputation—it is Dalian’s Haxian Island.
Haxian Island is a small island in the Changshan Archipelago of Dalian, Liaoning, and is a quiet fishing village. In the early years, Haxian Island was primarily focused on fishing; fishermen would leave early and return late, working diligently, and the constant coming and going of wooden boats by the sea bore witness to their efforts. In recent years, tourism on Haxian Island has also flourished, with many fishing family inns being added. Although tourism has developed on Haxian Island, it has not been overexploited. All scenic spots remain in their natural state. Notably, Haxian Island has now been designated as a National Marine Park, placing even greater emphasis on ecological protection.
When visiting Haxian Island, not only should you have fun, but you should also eat well. Many people rarely get to eat seafood in daily life, so on the island you’ll definitely want to indulge. The seafood at Wang Laowu’s place has always been good; the ingredients are freshly caught and eaten the same day, and scallops and oysters are available in abundance. Guests at Wang Laowu’s are in for a treat! Good ingredients also require a good chef. The cook at Wang Laowu’s is quite skilled at preparing seafood; he knows how to cook every kind of seafood, and he uses different methods for different varieties. The flavors are absolutely amazing!
When you go to the island, the beach is definitely a must-visit spot. The sand at Golden Sand Beach is the finest among the islands’ beaches in the area. Some friends who have visited many island beaches still find Haxian Island to be their favorite. Low tide is the best time to go; a large expanse of golden, soft sand is exposed. Walking on the beach, feeling the waves gently lapping in one after another, is warm and romantic.
Besides playing on the beach, foraging for seafood (ganhai) is also one of the most popular activities. All kinds of seafood are available, and anything you pick up is yours! You might find starfish, small crabs, octopus, or even sea cucumbers. Choosing a good foraging ground with plenty of finds is also important. Boss Wang Laowu will take everyone to foraging grounds known only to locals, and anything you bring back from foraging can be processed for free at Wang Laowu’s place. It’s so convenient when you want to eat seafood!
After reading this article, don’t you want to come to Haxian Island and see for yourself? If you don’t know where to go for summer travel, come to Haxian Island and have fun with Boss Wang Laowu!
