Top 10 Shenzhen Attractions

Shenzhen is a highly developed modern city, but compared with many big cities in China, Shenzhen does not have many natural scenic spots. Shenzhen has established some artificial ones to attract travelers. There are many attractions worth a visit in Shenzhen.

The China Folk Cultural Village is a national style museum of 56 nationalities, including 24 villages of 21 nationalities.

Various national festivals are celebrated in a magnificent manner here. China Folk Cultural Village can be considered as the soul of Chinese arts that are imposing theory and poetry. The China Folk Cultural Village attracts every tourist from the whole world.

Entrance Fee: CNY 150 Opening Hours: 09:00-21:00 How to get there: take Buses No. 21, 26, 54, 59, 79, 101, 109, 113, 121, 123, 204, 209, 210, 222, 223, 232, 234, 245, 301, 311, 319, 323, 324, 327, 328, 338, 365, 367, 369, 370, 373, 383, 390, B603, N4，N5 or N6 to get there

The total area of Splendid China is 300,000 square kilometers.The miniature sites in the Splendid China are arranged according to the positions of the real ones in the map of China. So the whole park is just like a huge Chinese map.It is a window on China for the foreigners to know about Chinese culture and history. Visitors can travel the whole China” within one day.Entrance Fee: CNY 150

Opening Hours: 09:00-18:00

How to get there: take Buses No. 21, 26, 54, 59, 79, 101, 109, 113, 121, 123, 204, 209, 210, 222, 223, 232, 234, 245, 301, 311, 319, 323, 324, 327, 328, 338, 365, 367, 369, 370, 373, 383, 390, B603, N4，N5 or N6 to get there

Window of The World which contains 118 sight spots, is divided into nine areas: World Square, the Area of Asia, the Area of Oceanic, the Area of Europe, the Area of Africa, the Area of America, the Area of Modern Science and Technology Entertainment, the World Sculpture Park and International Street.

When night comes, you can enjoy wonderful night shows combined by folk songs and dances and programs.Entrance Fee: CNY 140

Opening Hours: 09:00-22:30

How to get there: There are many buses can take you to Window of The World, including Buses No. 20, 26, 32, 42, 51, 54, 59, 66, 70, 72, 78, 79, 90, 99, 101, 109, 113, 204, 209, 210, 222, 230, 232, 234, 245, 323, 324, 327, 329, 338, 350, 365, 367, 369, 370, 373, 383, 390, 392, 395, N1, N4, N5, N1, and Sighting Bus.

The total area of Shenzhen Happy Valley is 350,000 square kilometers.There are nine theme sections in Shenzhen Happy Valley: Spanish Plaza, Cartoon City, Adventure Mountain, Gold Mine Town, Shangri-la Forest, Hurricane Bay, Sunshine Coast, Happy Time and Maya Water Park.More than 100 colorful games are suitable for both the young and the old.It is really a fashionable experience here which can strengthen your body and spirit. I promise if you miss it, you will be regret for that.Entrance Fee: CNY 200.

Opening Hours: 09:30-22:00 How to get there: take Buses No. 101, 109, 113, 204, 209, 20, 210, 222, 223, 230, 232, 234, 245, 301A, 310-315 Round Line, 323, 324, 327, 328, 329, 338, 350, 365, 367, 369, 370, 373, 383, 390, 395, 42, 43, 51, 54, 59, 66, 70, 72, 79, 90, 96, B610, N1, N4, N5 or N6

The Fairy Lake Botanical Gardens is the very place where nature lovers will want to spend at least half a day exploring. The things to see include: an enclosed cacti and greenhouse and the spooky forest composed of fossilized trees from the recesses of Inner Mongolia and Xingjian.Entrance Fee: CNY 25 Opening Hours: 07:00-22:00 How to get there: take Buses No. 27, 111, 218, 220, 311, 417, 418, 450, 467, 468 or 469 from the downtown area of Shenzhen

The area around Xiaomeisha is fun to explore, with several interesting looking seafood restaurants and stores selling seaside knickknacks on the strip between the beach. Both beaches offer stands selling and renting various floatation devices & water toys in case you forget to bring your own and both beaches have surf in season. They are the favoured recreational spot for locals keen to make the most of their holidays amid lush, tropic scenery and fresh air.Entrance Fee: CNY 20Opening Hours: the whole day How to get there: take Buses No. 103, 360, 364, 380 or 387 to get there

Entrance Fee: CNY 170 Opening Hours: 08:30-18:30 How to get there: take Buses No. 66, 101, 104, 240, 226, 361 or 237A to Shenzhen Safari Park

The first feature of animal sculptures is where chrysanthemums are formed in various shapes of peacocks, dragons, elephants and butterflies.

The Donghu Park which overlooks the Shenzhen Reservoir was renovated in the year 2002 and boasts vastly improved views and facilities. On the west side is the Donghu Hotel where you can spend a relaxing afternoon after sipping coffee.Entrance Fee: free for the entrance (some of the projects in the park need to be paid)

Opening Hours: 08:00-20:00 How to get there: take Buses No 1, 3, 17, 29, 211, 300, 35, or Minibuses No. 401, 413, 438, 440, 447, 471, 475, 476, 520, 524, 526, 533

Entrance Fee: CNY 180 Opening Hours: 09:30-18:00 How to get there: take Buses No. 53, 239, 909, E12, E13, B620, B703, M207, Airport 6 Line, J1 Express, Sightseeing 1, East Holiday Special Line 1and 2.

Tip: Hassle-free Taiyuan Guided Tours If you don’t want to go the do-it-yourself route and prefer the hassle-free escorted tours, here are some options for Taiyuan Guided Tours: Shenzhen 3 Day Tour Package from US$279 p/p Shenzhen Car Rental with driver from US$79

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