Shenzhen Travel Guide: How to Play Like a Local for Your First Visit to Shenzhen

Attraction Highlights

Urban Scenery

Ping An Finance Center Sky Tour Observation Deck: Located on the 116th floor of Ping An Finance Center at No. 5033 Yitian Road, Futian District, it is Shenzhen’s tallest building, offering a 360° panoramic bird’s-eye view of the city. Opening hours: 09:00-22:00. The amusement package (including admission and a single VR experience) costs 310 RMB per person.

Shenzhen Bay Park: Situated on Wanghai Road, Nanshan District, this internet-famous park offers the unique experience of “seeing the sea as soon as you exit the subway.” Visitors can watch the tides and enjoy the ocean scenery, making it ideal for jogging or cycling. The Sunrise Open-air Square is perfect for sunrise viewing, and egrets can be spotted at the Mangrove Seaside Park.

Culture and History

Window of the World: Located at No. 9037 Shennan Boulevard, Nanshan District, it showcases miniature replicas of global landmarks such as the Egyptian Pyramids and the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. At night, there is an Eiffel Tower light show, and fireworks displays are held every Saturday and on major holidays. On-site ticket prices: 220 RMB for adults during daytime, 100 RMB for night sessions.

Nantou Ancient City: Located in Nanshan District, this area blends Ming and Qing Dynasty heritage with modern art, allowing visitors to stroll through time.

Natural Ecology

Lianhua Mountain Park: Situated at No. 6030 Hongli Road, Lianhua Street, Futian District, this eco-municipal park is named after its seven lotus-shaped hills. At the summit, there is a statue of Deng Xiaoping, where visitors can take photos and overlook most of Shenzhen’s skyline.

Dapeng Peninsula: Includes areas such as Yangmeikeng and Xichong. Cycling along Yangmeikeng offers picturesque scenery; the Xichong Observatory is ideal for stargazing, and its coastal line with cliff boardwalks and glass viewing platforms has been certified as the “most beautiful coastline” by National Geographic.