Jinshitan Scenic Area, also known as the Golden Pebble Beach National Resort, is situated in the Liaodong Peninsula and facing the Huanghai River. It is about 50 kilometers (31 miles) away from the northeast of Dalian City. Known as a "Natural Geologic Museum," the Golden Pebble Beach attracts tourists with splendid coves and rock formations on Dalian's outskirts.[China.org.cn]