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Golden Pebble Beach, finally found a place to stay in Dalian | Road trip | Inner Mongolia 2021 | Day 5-6

A family poses together in front of a large ship statue at a scenic location in Dalian, China, during their travel adventure. The ship is surrounded by vibrant greenery and detailed waves, creating a striking backdrop under a bright blue sky. Their car, parked nearby, is packed for their road trip across China, emphasizing the joy of family travel
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Golden Pebble Beach, got a hint from a friend that this is the place to go.

And now it is time to go camping in Dalian. We found a suitable place for the caravan, Golden Pebble Beach, settled down, took out our camping gear, and connected the water and electricity. The ski box on top of the car was packed with beach toys and extra clothes, adding 750L more space. We also had picnic tables and chairs to sit outside when possible.

This place was not mentioned in any apps or GPS; the closest I could find was Gold Coast Western District Barbecue

A compact camping setup at Golden Pebble Beach in Dalian featuring a travel trailer parked next to a fully loaded SUV under clear blue skies. The single camping spot, ideal for DIY travelers, includes a shaded area with chairs and a small table for relaxation. The surrounding trailers and open space highlight the peaceful and accommodating environment for road trippers
They only had one spot for DIY travellers, all other caravans slots were static

Golden Pebble Beach is located in Jinshitan Scenic Area. It is a 50km drive northeast of Dalian, and it did not take long to get there by highway.

Illustrated map of Golden Pebble Beach in Dalian, highlighting various attractions such as sailing boats, local landmarks, beaches, and recreational spots with detailed labels and a coastal overview
Map of the area, if you don’t find anything to do you are in the wrong place

The weather at Golden Pebble Beach was perfect—warm but not too hot, with a gentle breeze and the sun shining brightly, creating an ideal setting for a memorable day by the shore. Golden Pebble Beach, located southeast of Jinzhou District on the Yellow Sea coast, spans 62 square kilometres and is a natural masterpiece. This iconic destination blends sea, beaches, cliffs, and islands, featuring stunning geological formations like “Huge Roc Spreading Its Wings” and “Dinosaur Swallowing the Sea.” These vivid rock sculptures, shaped over 600 million years, have earned the beach the title “Marvelous Sculpture Park

Children enjoy a sunny day at the beach in Dalian, playing along the sandy shore and near the gentle waves of the ocean. A little girl in a light jacket looks on, while others paddle barefoot at the water’s edge. The scene captures the simple joys of kids at the beach in Dalian
The Golden Pebble Beach was a couple of kilometres long and very quiet. Even in July, not so many people travelling

Great beach but as usual some rubbish polluting the shores

The Golden Pebble Beach was long and had fine sand, but, unfortunately, there was rubbish here and there. It was mostly from city people who came for daily picnics or during evening parties at the beach. I wish there were more trash bins, and the parents would act as examples and pick up the rubbish.

With its white sandy shores, gentle waves, and a backdrop of green hills, it’s easy to see why locals love this beach. Beyond swimming and sunbathing, visitors can enjoy fishing, boating, and exploring the area’s unique rock formations. In 1992, the Golden Pebble Beach National Tourist Site was established, now featuring a golf course, yacht club, hunting grounds, angling spots, hotels, and villas

A woman in a blue patterned dress stands thoughtfully by the shoreline of a tranquil beach in Dalian. The calm waves gently lap against the sand as the vast, serene ocean stretches into the hazy horizon, evoking the peaceful ambiance of a walk at the beach in Dalian
Wondering if I should go swimming
A small restaurant and shop with white lattice walls sits on the sandy grounds of Golden Pebble Beach in Dalian. The open structure is surrounded by parked cars, a tent, and lush green hills in the background, creating a casual beachside ambiance
A small restaurant at the beach and a small shop for snacks and drinks were open until late at night.
A spotless and modern toilet facility at Golden Pebble Beach in Dalian, featuring a sleek squat-style toilet, polished stainless steel sink area, and clear signage, emphasizing the cleanest toilets in the area for travelers

I have to mention this, the cleanest public toilets I have seen in China

They had the cleanest toilets on our trip to Golden Pebble Beach. The standard squatting toilet, but when you get used to it, it is OK. The cleaner slept at the end of the row of the toilets and, if anyone flushed, immediately went there to mop it. I just have to mention this as I have seen many terrible ones.

Grand light show in the city centre of Dalian

We headed for Dalian City in the evening to see the grand light show at Xinghai Square‘s city centre (大连星海广场音乐喷泉). Light Show is held every day at 18:00, 18:30, and 19:00. This is one of the biggest squares in Asia, and the light show was amazing. Take a break from beach activities and see something else.

Facts: On November 26, 2017, Xinghai Square opened a new musical fountain at the centre of the square as a replacement of the demolished huabiao. It is known as the largest musical fountain in Northeast China. The Xinghai Square musical fountain is the third musical fountain in downtown Dalian, the other two are in Donggang and Renmin Square.[7]

Brightly illuminated Donggang Music Fountain in Dalian during the evening, with streams of water dancing in synchronized patterns against a backdrop of city lights, modern buildings, and a mountain in the distance
Light Show is held every day at 18:00, 18:30, and 19:00

Fisherman’s Wharf (漁人碼頭)

After the stunning light/fountain show, we headed for the Fisherman Wharf. This is a seaside community built in the style of an American east-coast village in the early 20th century. We were too late as almost everything was closed, and the building breathed late 20th century with fog closing in. You could even see the water particles in the air.

Nighttime view of Fisherman\'s Wharf in Dalian, showcasing charming European-style buildings illuminated by soft glowing lights, with a misty atmosphere adding a magical touch to the cobblestone street and streetlamp reflections
Came here very late in the evening and hardly anyone walking the streets
Fisherman's Wharf

Time to say goodbye to Golden Pebble Beach

Continuing north on our Shanghai-Inner Mongolia Road trip.

A white caravan, attached to a black SUV, is preparing to leave the campsite at Golden Pebble Beach in Dalian. A bus and small building are visible against the lush green hillside, marking the end of the stay
It’s time to say goodbye to Golden Pebble Beach. It was worth it.

Campground review

Dalian

Golden Pebble Beach

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A family poses together in front of a large ship statue at a scenic location in Dalian, China, during their travel adventure. The ship is surrounded by vibrant greenery and detailed waves, creating a striking backdrop under a bright blue sky. Their car, parked nearby, is packed for their road trip across China, emphasizing the joy of family travel
After exploring various camping spots in Dalian, we stumbled upon the breathtaking Golden Pebble Beach—an expansive shoreline offering plenty of perfect spots to park our caravan and soak in the coastal charm
DIY parking

Yes: Yes

Water

Yes

Electricity

Yes

EV charge

No

Our experience

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Summary

Golden Pebble Beach is a enormous place with hotels, activities and long beach. We found this location with only one spot for DIY travelers. Convenient with shop, beach, electricity and water available

Pros

  • The beach is among the best ones we have visited
  • Small shop/restaurant available, a short drive you can even find Hard Rock Hotel
  • Electricity and water for caravan (1 space)
  • Friendly staff
  • Have to put it here, toilets were the cleanest what I have seen
  • Close by you can find many places to visit

Cons

  • Only one spot with electricity and water for DIY travel
  • During the weekend little bit noisy from party people from Dalian arrives
  • Some rubbish in the area

Location

Golden Pebble Beach
A family poses together in front of a large ship statue at a scenic location in Dalian, China, during their travel adventure. The ship is surrounded by vibrant greenery and detailed waves, creating a striking backdrop under a bright blue sky. Their car, parked nearby, is packed for their road trip across China, emphasizing the joy of family travel
Golden Pebble Beach
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