China's largest man-made bathing beach (45,000 cubic meters of sand castle mix) formally opened in 1997. This sand-center sports a coastline of 1,378 meters which is approximately the same length as two Xinghai Parks, or three FuJia Villages. Besides swimming and lounging in the sun tourists can also wander its three sea-worthy wharves full of shops and dining options. Be forewarned, however, that this beach does have a tendency to get crowded.

    The Central Business District of Xinghai Bay, facing the 21 century, is an international business center which combines convention, exhibition, trade, tourism and recreation. It is situated in the center of Dalian, nestled in the mountains and facing the Sea.From the district, it is only 4 km to the city hall, 10 km to Dalian International Airport, 5 km to Dalian Railway Sataion, 8 km to Dalian Harbor and 12 km to the entrance to the Dalian-Shenyang Expressway.

    The planned land area for district is 1.76 sq. km. Taking the convention & exhibition and tourism industry as the hub, the district is divided into different sections for convention and exhibition and their annexes, business facilities, theme park, and residence area for foreigners. At present, the roads are well paved, ground leveled, such fundamental network supplies as water, gas, electricity communication, bathing beach and a harbor have been provided. All the infrastructure works are well placed to meet requirements.