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About Laohutan Ocean Park
The Polar Aquarium and Coral Aquarium are the principal marine themes, while Bird Forest provides a different setting away from the tanks. Despite the English name, this should be planned as an ocean-park visit rather than a long beach day. The separate attractions and their programmes need checking individually, especially if a performance is the main reason for visiting.
The park originated as Laohutan Park (老虎滩公园), begun in 1959 as a walking scenic area beside the sea that later developed into a municipal-level coastal park; a floating pier built in 1980 on its eastern shore introduced boat excursions. The adjoining Xiuyue Villa Park (秀月山庄公园), begun in 1984 and covering 539.4 hectares, bordered Laohutan Park to its east and Fujiazhuang Park (傅家庄公园) to its west, and merged into it in 1989.
The combined park was renamed Dalian Hu Tan Le Yuan (大连虎滩乐园) in 1991 and formally reopened in May 1992. On 8 August 2002 it took its current name, developed jointly by a Singapore petroleum investor, the Dalian Haichang Group (大连海昌集团) and Dalian Hu Tan Le Yuan, and at the time became the world's largest polar ocean animal hall; it is designated a national 5A tourist attraction (国家5A级旅游景区).
What to look for
- The Polar Aquarium and Coral Aquarium, contrasting different marine environments.
- Bird Forest and the coastal setting along the Binhai Road side of the park.
The surrounding area
Southern coastal city base with a specific waterfront focus around Xinghai Bay, Xinghai Square and selected Binhai Road walking sections. The Changshan Islands require an additional island travel plan.
Location & getting there
Getting to Laohutan Ocean Park
Use 9 Binhai Middle Road in Zhongshan District. Choose the attractions you intend to enter before arranging the visit, since the wider park contains several distinct venues.
Combine your visit
Suggested order within this visit:
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Polar Aquarium
Begin with the principal aquarium theme.
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Coral Aquarium
Compare the smaller marine habitats.
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Bird Forest
Add a contrasting outdoor section if its separate access fits your plan.
This sequence is an editorial suggestion based on the features described in the sources. Access to individual buildings or areas should be checked locally; no travel time or shared admission is implied.
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老虎滩海洋公园 · 大连市
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View guide →Sources & visit information
The sources below support the place-specific description and arrival information. Suggested combinations are editorial planning ideas; confirm current opening, entry arrangements and transport services for your date.
Visitor information adapted and edited from Wikipedia contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision 94052620.
Visitor information adapted and edited from Wikivoyage contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0.
Background paragraphs translated and condensed from Wikipedia contributors, "老虎滩海洋公园", Chinese Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision 94052620.