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
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.
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
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
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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]
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.
Time to say goodbye to Golden Pebble Beach
Continuing north on our Shanghai-Inner Mongolia Road trip.
Campground review
辽宁省大连市金州区海滨中路
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Our experience
Summary
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
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