Located in southwestern Dalian, Xinghai Park covering 150,000 square meters is a popular destination for Chinese and foreigners alike, offering them an ideal place to bath, swim, stroll, dive, camp, boat, fish or barbecue. It is Dalian s largest park with a beachfront. In the park there are numerous trees and flowers. A stone-paved path connects all the pavilions, including Wanghai Pavilion and Haiyan Pavilion. On the eastern and western tips of the park are cliffs. Standing on the cliffs, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the sea. The swimming is great at Xinghai and there are lots of open, grassy spaces for relaxing and strolling. The annual Aquatic Sports Competition is held at the park and there are even group swims in the winter.