Dalian Changshan Islands has been given the stamp of approval to set up an international summer resort by the Dalian Municipal Government. It has also been approved as a provincial resort and enjoys favorable Liaoning coastal economic policies set up by the Liaoning provincial government.

The Changshan Islands is located in Dalian's Changshan county and is made up of 142 islands and reefs including Big Changshan Island, Small Changshan Island, Guanglu Island, River Deer Island, and Ocean Island, occupying a total of 119 square kilometers of land area and 7,720 square kilometers of oceanic area. The island is rich with beautiful sceneries, crystal clear seawaters and an abundant marine life.

It is expected that in five to 10 years time, Changshan Islands will be established as an international summer resort with integrated facilities, capable of hosting business conferences, as well as providing visitors with recreational activities such as fishing trips and sightseeing.

At present, the local government of Changhai county is in the process of drawing up a detailed plan of its summer resort, in order to attract investors to build an infrastructure network and support facilities, such as up-market hotels, commercial trade clusters, sport parks, and yacht harbors, on the islands.

According to the General Plan of Dalian Changshan Islands Summer Resort, the construction of the summer resort will highlight the island's characteristics by showing off its unique charms. Big Changshan Island will become the center for summer resorts. Small Changshan Island will be an international center for sea angling,and Guanglu Island will be at the center of leisure and conference activities. River Deer Island will be a national marine fisheries district, highlighting its ecological fisheries. Last but not least, Ocean Island will become a national marine conservation area with its green and low-carbon emissions characteristics.