Top 10 Shenzhen Attractions

Plan your Shenzhen tour? Shenzhen, also called “Pengcheng”, is located in the south of Guangdong province. It is separated from Hong Kong by the Shenzhen River in the south, so Shenzhen is always known as “Back Garden of Hong Kong".

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.

No. 01: China Folk Cultural Village China Folk Cultural Village, which is located at the west side of the Splendid China in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, is founded in October 1991. The area of China Folk Cultural Village is 158,000 square kilometers.

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

No. 02: Splendid China Splendid China, which is a miniature scenery park in Shenzhen, is located at the gorgeous Shezhen Bay. Splendid China is the largest and abundant miniature scenery part in outdoor scenes.

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

No. 03: Window of The WorldShenzhen Window of The World, with the total area of 48 hectares, just abuts upon China Folk Cultural Village. Shenzhen Window of The World integrates world wonders, historical relics, natural scenes and folk performances.

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.

No. 04: Shenzhen Happy Valley Shenzhen Happy Valley is a famous modern theme park in Shenzhen Swhich integrates appreciation, enjoyment and participation in China.

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

No. 05: Fairy Lake Botanical Garden The Fairy Lake Botanical Garden is located in the eastern suburbs of Shenzhen City. The western hillside of Mt Wutong, the highest peak in the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone is inlaid with the garden as a splendid green pearl.

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

No. 06: Dameisha and Xiaomeisha BeachesDameisha and XIaomeisha are two finest seaside resorts of Shenzhen. There two beaches in the Yantian District are located just a few kilometers apart.

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

No. 07: Shenzhen Safari Park Shenzhen Safari Park, as the first stocking safari park in China, is built on the bank of the Xili Lake of Shenzhen with picturesque scenery and covers an area of 1,200,000 square meters.Shenzhen Safari Park is a miracle place visiting birds and beasts, elegant and clam natural environment and unique garden design are the first in China.The whole park is divided into three area, i.e. the Vegetarian Area, the Wild Animal Area and the Walk Performance area. This area has the largest swan lake in China. Visitors can float in this lake to appreciate the graceful black and white swans. Considered the national treasures of China, the pandas are also well worth viewing.

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

No. 08: Donghu ParkRenowned for its 20 chrysanthemum exhibitions since 1984, Donghu Park in Shenzhen's Luohu District is the place where visitors find themselves.

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

No. 09: Overseas Chinese Town East Overseas Chinese Town East is a scenic spot in Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, near Huaqiaocheng Station in the Shenzhen Metro.Occupying about 9 square kilometers, OCT East, the national ecological resort featuring tourism culture, aims at providing visitors with an opportunity to escape from the bustle of city life and return to the nature.Elaborately designed along the mountain and the sea, OCT East resort has three major theme parks: Knight Valley, Tea Stream Valley and Wind Valley. It has many culture travel functions like ecological tourism, vacation, outdoor sports etc., indicating the harmony relationship between human and the nature.

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.