Shenzhen Attractions - Things to Do
Shenzhen is a young and modern metropolis in southern China adjacent to Hong Kong. Best known for its fast development over the last decades, it attracts flowing businessmen to seek for opportunities, especially cheap but good-qualified electronic products. It is also a great holiday destination with fabulous tourist attractions.
Many first-time visitors won’t miss the two highlights in Shenzhen, namely the Window of the World and Splendid China - Folk Culture Villages. In the Window of the World, you are able to visit many of the world's great landmarks in just one day. In Splendid China – Folk Culture Villages, you will see miniature replicas of many famous Chinese historical sites and life-sized examples of distinctive buildings of ethnic groups. In addition, there are other theme parks for you to explore, such as the Shenzhen Happy Valley and Overseas Chinese Town East.
As a coastal city, Shenzhen also offers great spots for you to feel the charm of sea. The best Shenzhen tourist attractions at the seaside include the Dameisha Beach, Xiaomeisha Beach, Shenzhen Bay Park and Xiaomensha Sea World. Time permits, you can also spend a leisure day at Jiaochangwei, a small fishing village in the east of Shenzhen where there are characteristic gourmet restaurants and homestays.
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Shenzhen Attractions Visiting Plan for Reference
As time is limited, choose one from the 4 best theme parks in Shenzhen depending on your preference. After the visit, go back to the downtown area and enjoy local snacks on the Dongmen Pedestrian Street, where you can see the Diwang Mansion, a landmark building of Shenzhen. If interested, you can also ascend the sightseeing deck on the mansion to appreciate the panoramic night view of Shenzhen.
Day 2: Splendid China - Folk Culture Villages (a whole day)
Day 3: Dameisha Beach (2 hours) → Xiaomeisha Beach (2 hours) → Xiaomeisha Sea World (3 hours)
Day 4: Overseas Chinese Town East (a whole day)
If you have three to four days, apart from the noted theme parks, you are advised to spend half a day on the Dameisha and Xiaomeisha beaches. In the afternoon, head for the nearby Xiaomeisha Sea World to see a variety of marine animals and feast your eyes on the amazing performances.
For tourists staying longer time, Shenzhen Bay Park, Lianhuashan Park, Dafen Oil Painting Village, and Dapeng Fortress are also nice options.