Golden Pebble Beach National Geopark

Address Jinshitan National Tourist Resort, Jinzhou District, Eastern Dalian, Dalian, Liaoning

Hours 08:00–17:00 (Closing times may extend to 17:30 during peak summer months)

Phone +86 411 87900241

Announcement: 600-Million-Year Geological Wonder

Entrance ¥60

Hours 08:00–17:00 (Closi...

Best Season May to June and September to October for clear blue skies, comfortable hiking weather, and optimum photography lighting.

Time needed 3–5 hours

Last visit: Jun 11, 2026

Author: Jing Song

Reviewer: Jiaqi Meng

Golden Pebble Beach National Geopark Overview

A stunning, world-class coastal park famous for its unique, 600-million-year-old marine-eroded rock formations. Jagged cliffs of vibrant sedimentary stone meet the crashing waves of the Yellow Sea along a pristine, winding wooden boardwalk trail.

Golden Pebble Beach National Geopark Opening Hours & Tickets

08:00–17:00 (Closing times may extend to 17:30 during peak summer months)
Best season: May to June and September to October for clear blue skies, comfortable hiking weather, and optimum photography lighting.
Ticket note: Core entry ticket to the geological park trails is 60 CNY. Multi-attraction comb...

Essential Golden Pebble Beach National Geopark Visitor Information

Enquiries: +86 411 87900241
Coastal wooden boardwalk trails
Resort-wide hop-on tourist shuttles
Visitor service center
Clean public restrooms
Geological History Museum
Rest pavilions

How to Get to Golden Pebble Beach National Geopark

Take Dalian Metro Line 3 from Dalian Railway Station directly to the terminus at Jinshitan Station (approx 1 hour), then board the internal resort tourist shuttle bus.

Golden Pebble Beach National Geopark Travel Safety & Advice

Dial 120. Marine rescue and coast guard monitoring stations are stationed along the beaches and major cliff viewpoints.

Practical Info

Jinshitan National Tourist Resort, Jinzhou District, Eastern Dalian, Dalian, Liaoning
08:00–17:00 (Closing times may extend to 17:30 during peak summer months)
+86 411 87900241

Jing Song

Certified National Tour Guide

Jing Song, a Harbin-based Certified National Tour Guide, specializes in Northeast China itineraries covering the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival, Yabuli skiing and forest park adventure, and Snow Town winter trek.

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Ratings

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On-site notes & editorial review

Tickets

Core entry ticket to the geological park trails is 60 CNY. Multi-attraction comb...

Online booking may be required

Tips

A paradise for international photographers and nature lovers. The English translations on the geological educational placards are exceptiona...

Reality Check

Located roughly 50 kilometers away from downtown Dalian, requiring over an hour of transit
Very little tree canopy or shade along the exposed cliff paths; sun protection is mandatory
The coastal wind can be intensely strong, occasionally closing specific cliff walkways