With some terrific road trip options in the surrounding area, having your own car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to enjoy all that Zhong Shan, 30 miles away, has to offer. Among your first stops here ought to be Zhongshan Square, Labor Park and Dalian Botanical Garden. Don’t miss Xi Gang either! Just 30 miles away, Dalian Forest Zoo, Golden Sandy Beach and Dalian Sightseeing Tower are essential stops here.