Many smooth bathing beaches are provided, washed by crystal-clear waters. It gives people great fun to glean sea shells tossed on the beaches by sea waves. A world of green trees and lush grasses is the Old Iron Mountain at the southwestern tip of Lushunkou, which provides habitat for millions of birds, and the passing route for migratory birds in autumn when they fly on their way to the south. The Snake Island makes an ideal reserve for numerous poisonous snakes hidden amidst overgrown  weeds over an area of one square kilometre.

  At the service of tourists are scheduled passenger planes, seagoing vessels and trains to help them make easy trips to Beijing, Shanghai, Shenyang, Nanjing, Harbin and other Chinese cities. Major hotels include Dalian Guest House, Bangshuidao Hotel, Dalian Hotel, Nanshan Hotel, Fulihua Hotel and Lushunbihai Mansion. All are well appointed, with deluxe guestrooms and various conveniences provided. Dalian is no less known for its rich aquatic resources, including sea cucumbers, scallop, abalches, prawns and jellyfish, in addition to its traditional shell craving. Dalian also acquires the fame as "the land of apple".