The super-fun Winter Swimming Carnival is taking place in the next couple of days! With the mountains and the sea as the backdrop and winter swimming as the bond to make friends, the 2026 Dalian Winter Swimming Open and Carnival with the theme of "Winter Tour in Dalian, Swimming Forward Bravely" will be held passionately at Xinghai Bay Bathing Beach from January 10th to 11th. The reporter learned from the Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism that this event features the combination of "winter swimming + culture and tourism". What will catch people's eyes is not only the figures of the sportsmen in the sea, but also the interesting cultural, sports, tourism and business projects on the shore. The aim is to let the whole public participate in and share the wonderful winter life in Dalian.

The on-site carnival covers an area of 3,000 square meters and will be held from 9:00 to 16:00 on January 10th and 11th. There will be limited free seafood delicacies, enough candied haws to satisfy your craving, numerous big prizes to be won, chances to meet the online celebrity penguins, and the warm-hearted service of "Lianxiaolv" throughout the event... Welcome all citizens and tourists to join in the fun of this winter carnival!

The carnival is divided into four major sections, which can meet the needs of citizens and tourists for shopping, dining and entertainment:

Beach Tent Area ——

Theme Exhibition Area: 12 tents correspond to 12 areas. Here you can taste hot seafood delicacies such as seafood stew, sturgeon feast, grilled oysters and seaweed buns. There will also be cultural and creative products and intangible cultural heritages on display. Each area has its own unique features and experiences! After completing the stamp-collecting task, you can also participate in the lucky draw, and there will be more than one round of surprises.

Commodity Market Area: Winter essentials like cashmere coats and down jackets will be on sale on the spot. You can take the catwalk atmosphere home with you.

"Lianxiaolv" Service Area: "Lianxiaolv" is warmly on duty, providing comprehensive services such as consultation and guidance, free hot drinks, tea by the stove and prize redemption for stamp collection to tourists and contestants.

Interactive Experience Area ——

Beach game interactions: Three interesting interactive games, including frisbee, beach bowling, and treasure hunting, allow both adults and children to fully enjoy the joy of childhood.

The debut of the penguin display vehicle: The penguin display vehicle and the parade vehicle make a hardcore appearance on the street. There are also 5 mascots such as the black-faced spoonbill and Coola Kula Mi. Get your phones ready for a group photo!

The winter standard: Don't forget to buy a bunch of Fuzhou candied haws. They are sweet to the heart.

Stage performance area ——

Beach DJ performances, fashion shows... In the sound of music and waves, lucky draw interactions may occur at any time!

Brand car exhibition area ——

More than 20 exhibition cars from well-known automobile brands such as Zhijie, IM, Lynk & Co, and XPENG will be showcased on Rainbow Road. Watch the competition, visit the carnival, and take a look at the new cars by the way. It can meet all your winter travel expectations in one go.

Winter swimming is a breakthrough for the brave, and the carnival is a celebration for everyone. This weekend, don't stay at home. Come to Xinghai Bay to visit the Winter Swimming Carnival and feel the hottest enthusiasm in Dalian's winter. There will be many more discount activities later. Stay tuned.