Overview
Key takeaway
Buy at the gate or via the official booking channel; large rides suspend in heavy thunderstorms. Bring your passport/ID for entry.
Time & cost
Plan 1–3 hours. Budget: $10–$31. Hours: Open 08:30–16:30 year-round per the official ticket page; animal shows run on a posted daily schedule—check the showboard on arrival and target the polar-hall dolphin show first..
Best for
Best for first-time Dalian visitors who want a clear 1–3 hours stop without guesswork.
Practical
Tips
On site
Buy at the gate or via the official booking channel; large rides suspend in heavy thunderstorms.
Timing
Bring your passport/ID for entry.
Timing
Leave with hours in mind (Open 08:30–16:30 year-round per the official ticket page; animal shows run on a posted daily schedule—check the showboard on arrival and target the polar-hall dolphin show first.). Weekends and holidays need extra queue time.
Pay
Nearby stalls usually take Alipay or WeChat. Foreign-card terminals are rare — set up Alipay before you go.
Show this
Show the Chinese name “大连老虎滩海洋公园” to drivers and staff. It beats a long English explanation.
Show to staff
你好，请问入口在哪里？我有预约/门票，谢谢。
Hi — where is the entrance? I have a reservation/ticket. Thank you.
Location & how to go
Dalian Laohutan Ocean Park (Tiger Beach), Dalian
