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Dalian Shell Museum is located on the eastern hillside of Xinghai Square. It is the biggest professional shell museum in Asia with more than 5,000 varieties and over 7,000 rare shells from all over the world on display.

Shells are said to have came into existence between 700 million years ago and 600 million years ago. After generations of reproduction, their various shapes and functions reflect the evolution of nature.

Address: No 600, Binhaixi Road, Dalian

Tel: 0411-84802938

Ticket Price: 35 yuan ($5.66)

Buses: No 16, 801,202, 406, 23