In 2026, Dalian has several sites allowing both camping and picnicking. Free lawns and places where own tents are permitted include Tanglihu Park in Xishan National Park and Xiajiahezi Beach in Ganjingzi District; Xiajiahezi has shallow water and free parking. For seaside barbecue, Jinshitan is cited with a sea area of 58 sq km, permitting sea bathing, beach barbecue and bonfires. For a motorhome stay without carrying gear, Yintai Motorhome Campground Yinshatan branch is the city's first motorhome camping park, offering motorhome and tent camping areas, a self-service BBQ kitchen, supermarket and cafe; it holds a 5C rating. In the city, Laodong Park and Diamond Bay World Coastal Park are suitable for half-day picnics. Camping fees and open-fire rules are mostly unspecified and should be confirmed on site.
