Top 20 Family-friendly Attractions in Dalian
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  • Dalian Laohutan Ocean Parktop_1
    󰺂7.9
    66.05
    Dalian.Laohutan Ocean Park/Fisherman Pier7 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰌌Whale, dolphin, sea lion & walrus show
    󰀆Mountain & sea views await
    󱨠Saved by 636 users󱨠11413 positive reviews
    4.4/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    Combined, the boat ride and cableway complement the park’s educational and animal exhibits by adding interactive and scenic attractions.

  • Dalian Forest Zootop_2
    󰺂7.5
    63.85
    Dalian.Fujiazhuang Beach/Silver beach3.7 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 100 - Family-friendly Attractions
    Highlights:
    󱓊Wildlife habitat & education
    Walk in free-range area to see animals
    󱨠Saved by 669 users󱨠8078 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    M11***30M11***30

    It is worth going with a baby (under 10 years old), after all, watching animals is the fun of children. The park is very large. There are fewer people taking a taxi to the south gate. It is necessary to have a tropical fan on the cable car. The cable car is very small for two adults. You can overlook the sea bridge. The north gate cable car is in a long queue. I bought a battery ticket to visit the North District. It is very hot and tired to walk. There are not too many animals. Animals in the animal area are not active in summer, the area is not big, you need to take a car, 60 per person, give a bunch of apples, a bunch of meat, but only black bears to eat, have been to Beijing Daxing Safari Park, Chimelong, will be slightly disappointed here, all kinds of prices are inflated, service can not keep up.

  • Dalian Sunasia Ocean Worldtop_3
    󰺂7.4
    211.35
    Dalian.Xinghai Square/Stasia Ocean World/Xinghai Park5.5 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 100 - Family-friendly Attractions
    Highlights:
    󱓊Dalian's mountain & sea culture
    Coral world with holographic tech
    󱨠Saved by 314 users󱨠7263 positive reviews
    4.4/5
    广雨晴广雨晴

    Dalian Shengya Aquarium is amazing! As soon as you enter, it is like you have come to the real underwater world. In the undersea tunnel, all kinds of marine life swim around, and you feel that you can touch them by reaching out. The performance is even more wonderful, the mermaid is beautiful, dancing with the fish, the dolphin jumping and spinning, making various difficult movements, people can't see, completely immersed in this wonderful sea world.

  • Dalian Golden Pebble Beach National Tourism Resort
    4
    󰺂6.9
    Dalian.Jinshitan National Holiday Resort38.1 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 5 of Best Things to Do in Dalian
    Highlights:
    󰀆Enjoy a magical fireworks show at the Gold Coast at night
    Enjoy a full day of fun at Haichang Discoveryland
    󱨠Saved by 295 users󱨠1004 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    Pau1982Pau1982

    Jinshitan National Tourist Resort is one of the functional areas of Jinzhou District, Dalian City, China. It is a national scenic spot, a national tourist resort, a national 5A tourist attraction, and a national geological park. It was once rated by CNN as one of the 40 most beautiful attractions in China. The land area of ​​Jinshitan is 62 square kilometers and the sea area is 58 square kilometers. The main attractions include Gold Coast, Jinshi Park, Binhai Geological Park, Jinshi Wax Museum, Museum of Mysteries of Life, and Kingdom of Discovery. Jinshitan has areas such as Dalian Golden Pebble Wax Museum and the Museum of Mysteries of Life. The museum is located in the Jinshi Cultural Expo Plaza on the north side of Jinshitan Station on Dalian Metro Line 3. Discoveryland Theme Park is located on the Golden Beach of Dalian Golden Pebble Beach National Tourist Resort. It is one of the earliest theme parks opened in Dalian.

  • Montage de l'eau
    5
    󰺂6.8
    Dalian.Zhongshan Square/Renmin Road Donggang Commercial Area6.9 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 2 of Night Attractions in Dalian
    Highlights:
    󰀆An evening fairy tale parade with endless interactive surprises
    New Interactive Stories at the Street Corner Puppet Theater
    󱨠Saved by 1299 users󱨠820 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    天地任我行L天地任我行L

    Free attractions, beautiful buildings, and canals, exactly the same as Venice. It has its own characteristics during the day and night, it is worth a visit, and there are many restaurants and night markets nearby.

  • Shi Bay Paradise Water Park
    6
    󰺂5.7
    64.95
    Dalian.Dalian Economic and Technological Development Zone17.7 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 12 of Best Things to Do in Dalian
    Highlights:
    󱓊Shells & waves create dreamy ocean
    󰌌Enjoy family time with fun & relaxation
    󱨠Saved by 283 users󱨠342 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    Lee & baby ZeeLee & baby Zee

    As expected, once you travel during a holiday, places will be overcrowded. I traveled during the May holiday, so there were many people. However, it was still enjoyable. The grounds seem clean and the lifeguards are very attentive. Would recommend for off season.

  • Dalian Lvshun Submarine Force Museum
    7
    󰺂5.7
    Dalian.Lvshun Military Harbor/New Mart/University Town32.5 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 13 of Best Things to Do in Dalian
    Highlights:
    󰋄Explore a retired submarine up close
    󰌌Submarine's seven compartments
    󱨠Saved by 101 users󱨠146 positive reviews
    4.4/5
    腾达达腾达达

    Stepping in here, I was instantly shocked by the submarine's "big feeling". Drilled into the submarine's interior, in the narrow space, old instruments and beds lined up in turn, as if you can touch the life temperature of the sailors in the past. In it, listen to the explanation, imagine them sticking to the deep sea, the sense of mission and history come to their faces, the military fan ecstasy, and the shopping is full of respect for the ancestors.

  • Dalian Natural History Museum
    8
    󰺂5.6
    Dalian.Xinghai Square/Stasia Ocean World/Xinghai Park6.6 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 14 of Best Things to Do in Dalian
    Highlights:
    Explore rich natural specimens as a family
    Parent-Child Interactive Nature Knowledge Q&A
    󱨠Saved by 111 users󱨠28% positive reviews
    4.6/5
    青青岛-青青岛-

    The Dalian Natural History Museum is located in a renovated old building. Traffic around the area is frequently congested, so it's recommended to visit early, especially during holidays and school breaks. On rainy days, security checks at the entrance are very slow, with long queues forming, and umbrellas further slowing down the process. The first floor isn't very large; there's a service desk on the right for registering and storing luggage. The exhibition halls on each floor are on both sides, allowing for leisurely strolls. There are many displays of dinosaur fossils and seafood, which children found fascinating. However, accompanying parents often cut in line and pushed, making the small space rather chaotic. We spent about an hour and a half there and left, even though many more people were still pouring in downstairs. The rain intensified, and a taxi ride showed a 30-minute journey from 500 meters away, so we decided to leave the congested area.

  • Lvshun Museum
    9
    󰺂5.5
    Dalian.Lvshun Military Harbor/New Mart/University Town34.9 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰀆Holiday hands-on traditional sachet making activity
    The Xinjiang Mummy Exhibition reveals the secrets of the Silk Road
    󱨠Saved by 117 users󱨠31% positive reviews
    4.6/5
    腾达达腾达达

    Entering the museum, the bronzes are simple and the porcelain is exquisite, and the eyeballs are caught in an instant. Follow the explanation of the shuttle hall, listen to the story behind the cultural relics, like dialogue with history. Seeing those treasures through the years, I can't help but marvel at the wisdom of the ancients. After shopping, the cultural heritage takes root in the heart, and the whole person is stained with a few points of elegance.

  • Dalian Lions and Tigers Park
    10
    󰺂5.4
    33.03
    Dalian.Lvshun Military Harbor/New Mart/University Town26.6 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 17 of Best Things to Do in Dalian
    Highlights:
    Feed fierce animals such as lions, tigers, and bears up close
    󰋄A harmonious nature experience for the family
    󱨠510 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    D02***28D02***28

    We saw many cute animals in Lion Tiger Park~ There are powerful lions 🦁, healthy tigers 🐯, flexible monkeys 🐵 and gentle deer 🦌! 🌿✨

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What Family-friendly Attractions are there in Dalian?
These are all Family-friendly Attractions in Dalian:Dalian Laohutan Ocean Park, Dalian Forest Zoo, Dalian Sunasia Ocean World, Dalian Golden Pebble Beach National Tourism Resort, Montage de l'eau
What are some highly-rated Family-friendly Attractions in Dalian?
Some highly-rated Family-friendly Attractions in Dalian include:Dalian Laohutan Ocean Park:4.4, Dalian Forest Zoo:4.6, Dalian Sunasia Ocean World:4.4, Dalian Golden Pebble Beach National Tourism Resort:4.6, Montage de l'eau:4.5
At what locations in Dalian can Family-friendly Attractions in Dalian be found?
The Family-friendly Attractions in Dalian are mainly located in:Dalian Laohutan Ocean Park:Dalian, Dalian Forest Zoo:Dalian, Dalian Sunasia Ocean World:Dalian, Dalian Golden Pebble Beach National Tourism Resort:Dalian, Montage de l'eau:Dalian
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