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Visit Markets · Eat Seafood · Taste Snacks · Discover Old Flavors
Dalian locals say: freshness is the soul of the city. On this two-day food tour, we skip tourist restaurants and dive into the markets where locals shop, the old eateries hidden under apartment blocks, and the seafood stalls that open at dawn. From pan-fried mendzi and grilled squid to sea urchin custard, raw marinated mantis shrimp, and steaming seaweed buns, you'll get to know this city—loved by both the Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea—through your taste buds.
Early morning visit to Dalian Shuangxing Commodity City or Heishijiao Market to see how locals select seafood
Taste authentic old Dalian dishes at old restaurants in residential areas, such as sautéed fish slices and sweet-and-sour yellow croaker
Hands-on learning to make Dalian specialty snacks — menzi (starch jelly) or seaweed buns
Night visit to seafood food stalls to experience late-night snack culture like raw marinated mantis shrimp and grilled oysters
Step into a Dalian teahouse, enjoy a cup of local Dalian tea, and listen to stories of the city
Stroll through Qingniwaqiao or Xi'an Road snack street and feast on street foods like grilled squid and grilled cold noodles
Led by a local food guide, with commentary throughout on the stories behind ingredients and cooking
| Destination | Hotel | Rating | Room type | Nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalian | 4-star hotel in Dalian city center (e.g., Dalian Youhao Hotel or equivalent) | 4-star | Standard twin room | 1 night |
Dalian's largest comprehensive wholesale market, rich in seafood and local ingredients
A seafood market frequented by locals, near Heishijiao Scenic Area
Dalian's most bustling commercial district, with a snack street gathering local delicacies
A famous night market street in Dalian with a wide variety of late-night snacks
| Item | Destination | Details | Currency | Fee | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seafood processing service | Dalian | After buying seafood at the market, a partner restaurant will cook it for you for a processing fee | CNY | Negotiable | Processing fee is calculated by weight |
| Food photography follow-along shoot | Dalian | Professional photographer follows the food exploration process, capturing Dalian on the tip of the tongue | CNY | Price negotiable | Advance reservation required |
| Dalian tea culture experience upgrade | Dalian | Upgraded to a private tea room tasting, including multiple local teas and tea snacks | CNY | Price negotiable | Must be booked 3 days in advance |
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