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Dalian Sun Asia Ocean World: Polar Aquarium VIP Experience

One of Asia's largest and most technically advanced polar aquariums — beluga whales, polar bears, and an underwater tunnel with sharks and rays gliding overhead. A genuinely world-class wildlife encounter steps from Xinghai Square.

What to expect

Enter the vast polar hall to find beluga whales hovering at eye level behind floor-to-ceiling glass — serene, curious, and luminously beautiful. Walk the 120-metre underwater acrylic tunnel as sand tigers and leopard sharks pass centimetres overhead. The polar bear habitat and penguin colony are meticulously designed with welfare and immersion in mind. Combine with a stroll across adjacent Xinghai Square for sweeping sea views.

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Dalian Sun Asia Ocean World (Official)
CNY 280–380 per adult (approx. USD 39–53) for combined Ocean World + Polar Aquarium ticket; VIP fast-track options available on-site
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Good to know

Located at Xinghai Square — approx. 20–25 minutes from the cruise terminal by taxi (CNY 30–40). Buy tickets in advance via the official site or a local operator to avoid queues. Allow 2.5–3 hours inside. Opens 09:00 daily.

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