Nantou Ancient City
The 1,700-year 'root of Shenzhen–Hong Kong history': during the Xianhe era of the Eastern Jin dynasty the seat of Dongguan Commandery was established here, making it the shared urban origin of Shenzhen and Hong Kong.
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- All day
- Ticket
- Free
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
The 1,700-year 'root of Shenzhen–Hong Kong history': during the Xianhe era of the Eastern Jin dynasty the seat of Dongguan Commandery was established here, making it the shared urban origin of Shenzhen and Hong Kong. In recent years an 'urban village revitalization' has turned it into a trending cultural block—the Xin'an County Yamen, archway-lined market streets and dozens of design boutiques and exhibition spaces coexist here, with the ancient city walls and street layout preserved. Free and open all day; direct via Metro Line 12, Zhongshan Park Station; the best slice of Shenzhen for understanding its journey 'from market town to metropolis.'
Getting there: Metro Line 12, Zhongshan Park Station
Photos
More in Shenzhen
- Window of the World
A miniature theme park of world landmarks opened in 1994: over 130 world sights built to scale, with the 108-meter Eiffel Tower built at 1:3 ratio and climbable for panoramic views, plus pyramids, the Taj Mahal and streetscapes of various countries arranged throughout
- Splendid China Folk Village
A Chinese culture theme park opened in 1989 — 'one step into history, one day to tour all of China': over 80 miniature Chinese landmarks including the Great Wall, the Palace Museum (Forbidden City) and the Terracotta Warriors, plus 27 ethnic villages with song and dance shows
- Happy Valley
The Shenzhen park of the veteran theme-park chain opened in 1998: dense with thrill rides like the Snow Eagle launch coaster and the Discoverer giant pendulum ride, while Maya Water Park (open in summer) blends water attractions with a Mayan theme
- OCT East
A mountain resort park in the Dameisha hills of Yantian: Knight Valley features waterfalls, a sea-of-clouds cableway and rapids rides, Tea Stream Valley builds a slow-paced holiday vibe with tea plantations, wetland gardens and the Interlaken European-style town, and sunrise over the Sanzhoutian tea fields is a famous photo scene
- OH Bay (Qianhai)
Bao'an's waterfront culture park: the 128-meter 'Bay Glory' Ferris wheel is China's largest spoke-type Ferris wheel, its suspended cabins hanging over night views of Qianhai Bay, while the Coastal Performing Arts Center hosts shows nonstop
- Dameisha Beach Park
Shenzhen's longest free beach (1,800 meters): the Wish Tower and the 'Everlasting Love' sculpture are landmark sights; during swimming season the bathing area opens with lifeguard services, and the hill-backed, sea-facing beach is highly photogenic