Shenzhen 3-Day Cultural & Food Adventure

Day 1: Art & Ancient Towns
📍 Route: Qingping Ancient Market → Dafen Oil Painting Village → Gankeng Ancient Town

- Qingping Ancient Market
- 200-year-old Qing dynasty market
- Hidden gem: "Old Tree Coffee" in antique courtyard

- Dafen Oil Painting Village
- Must-dos:
¥50 DIY mini canvas painting
Bargain for replicas (¥80-300)

- Gankeng Ancient Town
- Golden hour tips:
Photograph lantern-lit alleys
Try Hakka rice cakes at street stalls

Day 2: Hipster Culture & Shopping
📍Route: Nantou Ancient City → RuaFriends → Jianingna Plaza

- Nantou Ancient City
- Don't miss:
"Zi Zai"文创店 - Custom name chops (¥50)
"Grainy Bakery" sourdough

- RuaFriends (MixC World/Laofersi Mall)
- JellyCat price range: ¥99-¥399
- Pro tip: Check 2nd floor for discounts

- Jianingna Plaza
- Best peach gum shops:
"燕之屋" (¥8-15/gram)
Ask for vacuum packaging for gifts

Day 3: Gardens & Local Eats
📍Route: Shenzhen Garden Expo → Longgang Old Street

- Garden Expo(Qiaocheng East Station)
- Top photo spots:
Japanese garden (9am light best)
Suzhou-style white walls

- Longgang Old Street (Shuanglong Station)
🍜 Food Crawl
1. Jiuji Beef Offal (¥15/serve)
2. Old Street Desserts- Try taro sago (¥8)
3. Hakka Specialties:
- Yellow wine (¥50/bottle)
- Preserved plums (¥20/bag)

Hotel 🏨
Xiatuo Hotel (Shenzhen Longgang Shuanglong Metro Station)