Shenzhen 深圳

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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A long-standing Shenzhen swimming beach known as the “Hawaii of the East”: undergoing a full renovation and upgrade since 2024, with the beach and facilities gradually renewed, while Xiaomeisha Sea World is being rebuilt at the same time into a large ocean-themed park

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Dapeng Peninsula's only coastal guesthouse village: pastel-walled, colorful houses line the shore, earning it the nickname “little Gulangyu”; at night the lights of guesthouse bars and the sound of waves create a holiday atmosphere

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Filming location of the movie *The Mermaid*: a coastal cycling path winds along the bay; renting a bike and riding to the sea-eroded cliffs of Luzui Villa is the classic route, and the reefs and clear blue water where mountains meet sea are highly photogenic

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Shenzhen's longest beach (Xichong, 4.5 km): fine sand and suitable surf; the Xichong–Dongchong coastline trek (approx. 4 hours; watch your footing on the rocky sections) is a classic Shenzhen hike, famed for the sea-erosion landforms along the way and the stargazing spot at Xichong Observatory

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A white-sand bay beside Moon Bay in Nan'ao: a crescent-shaped bay with clear water and fine sand, its pale white beach backed by pine woods—a quiet beach Shenzhen locals keep to themselves

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A Japanese-style seaside village dubbed “little Kamakura”: colorful guesthouses line the coastal lanes, Guanhu Beach is gentle and clean, and the Japanese-style streetscape is a photo hotspot

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Relics of volcanic activity from 135 million years ago: Qiniang Mountain's main peak, at 869 meters, forms a coastal mountain range; the hiking trails offer views of sea cliffs and ancient volcanic landforms

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A 15-kilometer coastal leisure belt: the mangrove shoreline, Wedding Park and Liuhuashan Park are strung together with continuous cycling and running paths; winter migratory birds (black-faced spoonbills and more) gather here, forming a birdwatching corridor; New Year's Eve lights and fireworks are favorite photo spots for locals

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The only national-level nature reserve in China located in an urban area (established in 1984): the mangrove wetlands are a key stopover on the East Asian migratory flyway; tens of thousands of migratory birds winter here each year from October to April, with the black-faced spoonbill as the star species

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A talent-themed park in Nanshan's Houhai: themed features such as the π Bridge and the Talent Achievement Wall pay tribute to the bond between talent and the city; the illuminated lakeside night-running track is a mecca for night runners in Shenzhen, facing the 'Spring Bamboo' Tower and the Shenzhen Bay skyline

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A model community park in Futian District: an elevated boardwalk winds above the lychee groves, and the marriage registry together with flower fields and lawns make a 'sweet landmark'; well equipped with a nature book bar and children's play facilities

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The 599-meter Ping An Finance Center, Shenzhen's tallest building: the observation deck on the 116th floor at 540 meters is one of the highest viewing platforms in South China; the 'Cloud Walk' glass skywalk cantilevers beyond the building, with 360-degree views over Shenzhen Bay, Hong Kong's mountains and the city skyline

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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.

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China's No. 1 Electronics Street: stalls at Huaqiang Electronic World stock everything from components to complete devices; the treasure-hunting culture for drones, accessories and second-hand electronics is unique, and the 'cyber tour' has become a core route for foreign visitors experiencing Shenzhen's tech culture.

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The roots of Shenzhen's 300-year-old market town (Shenzhen Xu): the Ming–Qing era Shenzhen Xu (market) stood right here, and the 'Laojie' metro station takes its name from it.

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Shekou's waterfront city living room: centered on the Minghua—an ocean liner built in France in 1962 that moored at Shekou in 1983 and was converted into a floating hotel and entertainment center, witnessing Shekou's early reform-and-opening era.

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An arts district converted from 1980s 'three-plus-one' processing-trade factory buildings: Old Heaven Books, art shops and independent cafés cluster here, the jazz festival and creative markets are its signature events, and graffiti walls plus overhead cranes in the old factories preserve the industrial memory.

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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.

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A botanical garden and famous temple combo at the foot of Wutong Mountain in Luohu: founded in 1983, highlights include the Cycad Conservation Center (a national-level cycad germplasm repository), the Desert Plant Hall, and the waterscape garden

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Bao'an Fuyong's land of "Phoenix Mountain, blessed waters, fortune overflowing": Wen Yinglin built Fengyan Ancient Temple in the early Yuan dynasty; with 700 years of unbroken worship it is Shenzhen's famed mountain for prayers and blessings

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A Mazu temple in Chiwan, Nanshan: first built in the Song dynasty and ranked first among the "Eight Scenes of Xin'an" in the Ming and Qing dynasties; Zheng He offered sacrifices to the sea here during his voyages, making it a key faith waypoint on the Maritime Silk Road

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A cenotaph of Zhao Bing, the last emperor of the Southern Song: after the Song fleet was destroyed in the 1279 naval Battle of Yamen, Lu Xiufu carried the young emperor into the sea to die with his country; legend holds that his body drifted to Chiwan and was buried by fishermen, making the "Tomb of Emperor Shao of Song" an important historical site of Lingnan

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Shenzhen's foremost museum of city history and folklore: the History & Folklore Hall (at the Civic Center) mounts permanent exhibitions on "Shenzhen's Reform and Opening-up History" and folk customs, recounting the city's forty-plus years from fishing village to international metropolis

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The "Two Halls" beside the Civic Center: the building itself, with its sliced, twisting volumes, is an exhibit; contemporary art and urban planning exhibitions run in parallel, and it is one of the main venues of the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Bi-city Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture

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A comprehensive museum in Nanshan District: beyond the Nanshan history exhibition (from the Neolithic Age to Reform and Opening-Up), it frequently brings in touring exhibitions on the level of the Metropolitan Museum and the Palace Museum—one of Shenzhen's most consistently strong venues for temporary exhibitions.

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Positioned as the Shekou Reform and Opening-Up Museum: exhibits on the pioneering history of Yuan Geng and the Shekou Industrial Zone, with the "Time is money, efficiency is life" slogan board an iconic artifact of Reform and Opening-Up.

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A coastal-defense military fortress where the "Dapeng Garrison" (Dapeng Shouyu Qianhusuo) was established in the 27th year of the Ming Hongwu reign (1394)—the origin of Shenzhen's nickname "Pengcheng" (Peng City): the Ming-Qing coastal-defense layout survives intact, with the city gates, streets and the Fortress Museum systematically presenting the weisuo garrison system.

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A culture-and-tourism town converted from an old Hakka row-house village: Hakka row houses and watchtowers preserve the village's original frame; the Xiaoliangmao ("Little Hat") IP-themed V Valley amusement park and picture-book library are popular with families; Hakka food and handicraft workshops cluster here.

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"China's No. 1 oil painting village": since 1989 it has grown into a production base for copy paintings for export and a major global source of decorative oil paintings—at its peak, a sizable share of the world's commercial oil paintings came from the galleries and painters here.

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A cultural village combining a Hakka row-house village with printmaking studios: row houses, watchtowers and ancient wells are well preserved; the China Printmaking Museum is located here (free, closed on Mondays), and the international artist residency base often holds open studio days for resident artists.

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A Hakka walled village built by the Luo family in Longgang during the Qianlong reign of the Qing dynasty: its "Nine Halls and Eighteen Wells" layout covers 25,000 square meters, making it one of the largest surviving Hakka walled-village complexes in China. Exhibits on Hakka migration history and daily life are complete, and the Tianjie (Sky Street) and main halls are imposing.

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A street formed in 1899 when the Sino-British boundary was drawn, known for "one street, two systems": 8 boundary markers stand along the street, the history museum displays a century of change in Sha Tau Kok, and the street of Hong Kong goods is the main shopping draw.

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Shenzhen's highest peak at 943.7 meters: the Haohanpo (Hero Slope) trail is famous for its steep, direct ascent, and the summit offers panoramic views of mountains and sea across Shenzhen and Hong Kong.

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A countryside mountain area in Pingshan District: home to Shenzhen's largest waterfall cluster (Maluan Mountain waterfalls fall in tiers), with stream-trekking and Meisha Peak hiking routes running through the woods.

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Guangming Dairy Farm is the birthplace of Chenguang milk: milking experiences and family ranch activities are the highlights; the grass-skiing slope and Grand View Garden charge separate fees; roast pigeon and milk-based desserts are the park's memorable treats.

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Guinness-certified "world's largest golf club": 22 fairways and 12 courses stretch across mountainous and hilly terrain, with several designed in collaboration with international golf stars.

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Kaisa Jinsha Bay International Resort: a cluster of Marriott-brand hotels with beachfront facilities, a well-equipped water sports center and rich beach activities; the resort operates on a pay-per-use basis