As of October 2019, there are two 5A scenic spots in Dalian: Laohutan Ocean Park-Laohutan Polar Museum in Zhongshan District, Dalian City, and Jinshitan Scenic Area in Jinzhou District, Dalian City.

1. Dalian Laohutan Ocean Park is located in the middle of the southern seaside of Dalian, a national scenic spot. It covers an area of ??1.18 million square meters and has a winding coastline of more than 4,000 meters. On May 8, 2007, Dalian Laohutan Ocean Park was officially approved by the National Tourism Administration as a national 5A tourist attraction.

2. Jinshitan is a national scenic spot, a national tourist resort, a national AAAAA tourist attraction, and a national geological park. It has been rated as one of the 40 most beautiful scenic spots in China by the American CNN TV station. It is located in the east of Jinzhou District, Dalian City, with a land area of ??62 square kilometers.

Extended information:

On February 25, 2017, reporters learned from the press conference of the National Tourism Administration that after deliberation at the National Tourism Administration Director’s Office Meeting, the National Tourism Financing Committee decided to grant Laohutan Ocean Park and Laohutan Polar Museum in Dalian City, Liaoning Province issued a serious warning and a deadline of 6 months for rectification.

The Jinshitan sea area covers an area of ??58 square kilometers, surrounded by the sea on three sides, with warm winters and cool summers, and a pleasant climate. It condenses 300-900 million-year-old geological wonders and has the reputation of "Shenli Sculpture Park". The main attractions include Gold Coast, Jinshi Garden, Binhai Geopark, Golden Paraffin Museum, Mystery of Life Museum, Discovery Kingdom, etc.

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