Civic Center Light Show
A building light show along Shenzhen's central axis: 43 buildings light up in sync for an approx. 15-minute sound-and-light show whose theme changes with the festivals (special editions for National Day and Chinese New Year); Civic Center Square and the top of Lianhua Mountain are the best viewing spots.
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- Shows at 19:30/20:30 on Fri, Sat & public holidays (subject to announcements)
- Ticket
- Free
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
A building light show along Shenzhen's central axis: 43 buildings light up in sync for an approx. 15-minute sound-and-light show whose theme changes with the festivals (special editions for National Day and Chinese New Year); Civic Center Square and the top of Lianhua Mountain are the best viewing spots. Free to watch; metro crowd control after the show means you should allow extra time for queuing; shows are held at 19:30/20:30 on Fridays, Saturdays and public holidays (per official announcements).
Getting there: Metro Line 2/3/4, Civic Center Station
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