Sightseeing in Shenzhen - what to see. Complete travel guide
Shenzhen is located in the south of China, near Hong Kong. It is one of the most densely populated cities in the country. The population of the modern metropolis is more than 10 million people. Given that the city was founded in 1979, this fact seems really amazing. The first settlements appeared on the site of Shenzhen much earlier, in the 3rd century. For a long time, these places had been home to the Baiyue people who were known as great fishermen.
Amazing theme parks deserve priority attention among the main attractions of the industrial city. The most interesting and picturesque one is the Splendid China Park. Its visitors can see … Open
Shenzhen is an ideal destination for active travelers. Thanks to the variety of amusement parks, shopping malls, wonderful gardens and park areas, each and every tourist can choose a … Open
One of the main symbols of the city is the beautiful China Folk Culture Village and Splendid China Park (Splendid China & Folk Culture Village), which together form a single large-scale and incredibly beautiful theme complex. The Window of The World Park offering its guests incredibly interesting and informative walks is extremely popular among visitors to the city. Another important symbol of Shenzhen is beautiful skyscrapers, including the highest one - the Kingkey 100. The 442-meter-tall building has as many as 100 floors.
Shenzhen will surely satisfy all beach lovers who can relax on its picturesque coast. Although the choice of beaches is not as impressive as that offered by fashionable resorts of global … Open
Fans of shopping will never feel bored in Shenzhen. The city is incredibly rich in various shopping centers, shops, and markets. Many of these shops are open not far from the main railway station. It is a great place to purchase locally produced textile. The fabric is of a high quality, but it is inexpensive at local shops. Besides that, there are many shops that sell electronics in Shenzhen, so vacationers will have no problem finding modern gadgets. However, experienced travelers recommend paying attention to the quality of items and purchase electronics only at large shops that specialize in selling electronic appliances.
The choice of luxury hotels is incredibly wide in Shenzhen, so even experienced tourists can get confused in their diversity. One of the most prestigious hotels is Grand Mercure Oriental … Open
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Shenzhen and surroundings
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Art galleries in Shenzhen and around
♥ Art museum 'M+' Hong Kong, 17 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Tsui Museum of Art' Hong Kong, 29.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Hong Kong Museum of Art' Hong Kong, 29.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'University Museum and Art Gallery' Hong Kong, 29.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre' Hong Kong, 31 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'M+' Hong Kong, 17 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Tsui Museum of Art' Hong Kong, 29.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Hong Kong Museum of Art' Hong Kong, 29.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'University Museum and Art Gallery' Hong Kong, 29.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre' Hong Kong, 31 km from the center. On the map Photo
Sights around Shenzhen from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Repulse Bay
From the series “Dangerous and Treacherous Beaches That Can Be Lethal”
Check on the map: Distance from Shenzhen center - 36.3 km.
Repulse Bay is a shallow beach and therefore attracts many local children. The children who play along the coast often include the tourists who prefer most of them but only walk on the picturesque promenade. One of the most attractive features of the beach is the numerous nearby fish restaurants. Your menu can even impress the experienced gourmets. Many travelers come here specially to enjoy the rare sea food. …
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Tai Long Wan
From the series “The Hidden and Hard-To-Reach Beautiful Beaches”
Check on the map: Distance from Shenzhen center - 35.6 km.
There are no trails in the nature reserve, so you can only walk to the coast. The trail through the nature reserve takes at least an hour and a half. On the way, tourists can not only see the unique sights of natural origin, but also the deserted villages. Most holidaymakers prefer the easiest way and go along the coast with the cutter. The experienced tourists also know the beautiful waterfall, which is located next to the beach and is part of the current of the river Scheung Luk. The waterfall forms the magnificent natural pool in which one can also swim. …
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Golden Toilet
From the series “Public Toilets, Who Makes it Extravagant”
Check on the map: Distance from Shenzhen center - 31.9 km.
The golden toilet can be seen. Before the entrance visitors have to take off the shoes, which can damage the brittle gold cover. For 20 dollars you can put on the golden cloaks with the clothes. The need for the most expensive public toilet in the world can only be paid by those visitors who spent at least 200 dollars in the jewelery business. The author of the unusual Goldtoilette is the well-known Jewelermagnat and owner of the business Lam Sai Wing. For more than ten years impressive the chic golden toilet the rich buyers and the ordinary tourists. …
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Thailand Relaxes Its COVID-19 Policy
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide. Read this
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New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide. Read this
19.03.2024
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