This Thursday the Dragon Boat Festival break begins, and I need to get out, walk around, relax, and reset. The destination is just one city: Dalian. It also fills in a gap from last year’s loop around the Bohai Sea.
Thursday the 25th
In the morning I’ll take a high-speed train that goes the long way around, and by the time I reach Dalian it will already be noon. Then I’ll head to my first destination: Sanhuan Pasture.
According to Agou, the place is open and relaxing, a good spot for clearing your head. I looked at the guides, and apparently you need a whole day to get through everything the park has designed. But it doesn’t matter. I’d rather soak up the sun and lie on the grass. The afternoon might be harshly sunny, or the light might be just right.
After leaving there, I’ll revisit a place—Ital… sorry, the Dalian Russian Style Street.
Last time I got there early in the morning and there were very few people. This time I plan to go at night. The lights may be dim and scattered, but there definitely won’t be any starlight. There’s a café I remember, said to be good; if I can still find it, I’ll stop by.
At night I plan to stay at a hotel called Dalian Haiyun Lesu Hotel. The most important thing is that you can see the sunrise right outside the door. Women like romance, so men become romantic. These are the container cabins at Haiyun Lesu. I want to try one.
Friday the 26th
The plan for today is Sun Asia Ocean World, an area that includes an aquarium, sailboats, and bungee jumping.
Since trying that high-altitude activity ten days ago, I’ve become a bit interested in heights. So if the bungee jump is open, I’ll definitely try it. I had also originally planned to go shooting at a range, but it costs 1,000 yuan for 30 rounds. If I really went all out, I’d be living on dust back in Shenyang.
Aquariums have always been a favorite of mine. For many weekends lately I’ve wanted to go to one again, but the aquarium in Fushun is still closed. My mindset over the past two years has made me like animals more. They won’t answer any of your questions, but they won’t interrupt you either. They’ll listen quietly, no matter how bad your question is...
Since I’m in a coastal city, of course I’ll go to the beach. Dalian has many beaches, but the nearest should be Fujiazhuang Beach.
I’ve been too down lately, and I need to adjust. I want to face the sea, let the wind hit me, play harmonica to the sea, and drink cola.
Saturday the 27th
I plan to head back in the afternoon, so before the train I’ll choose somewhere near the station, like Venice Water City.
I believe by then I’ll have shaken off the fatigue in my soul. My body may be tired, but I should have energy. I might just wander around. I’m sure the Venice here doesn’t have stone lions, right? Ha. Actually I prefer Florence.
Back in Shenyang in the evening, there’s another event: celebrating Bayern Munich’s eighth consecutive Bundesliga title.
Here’s hoping for a good holiday.