My friends thought I went to West Lake, but I was actually in Shenzhen
by SophiaCunninghams
Mar 26, 2025
🌆 **Top 10 Must-Visit Attractions in Shenzhen | From Cyber City to Stunning Coastlines, Unlock Them All with One Click!**
**Slogan:** “In Shenzhen, touch the clouds with your left hand, and step on the waves with your right!”
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**1. Shenzhen Bay Park**
* **Why Visit:** City and bay at zero distance! 14 km coastline with a view of Hong Kong across the sea.
* **Magical Moments:**
🌅 **Sunrise Theater** (egrets flying in the morning light)
🌇 **Talent Park Bridge Viewpoint** (Spring Bamboo Tower + Shenzhen Bay Bridge night view)
* **Local Tips:**
🚲 Rent a bike to ride (Mangrove → Torch Tower)
🦀 Catch little crabs on the mudflats at low tide (a must-try with kids!)
* **Blogger Says:** “Step out of the subway and you’re at the sea, that’s so Shenzhen!” 🌊
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**2. Window of the World**
* **Why Visit:** Miniature Earth’s classic landmarks, Shenzhen’s original internet celebrity.
* **Efficient Play:**
✅ **Must-Check:** Eiffel Tower (climb up for the light show), Arc de Triomphe, Pyramid
🎢 **Hidden Thrills:** Through Europa (mini roller coaster), Fly Over America (4D cinema)
* **Night Tips:**
✨ 7:30 PM main stage show + Eiffel Tower light show (extra shows on Fridays/Saturdays)
* **Blogger Says:** “Travel the world in 2 hours, geography class rep in your friend circle is online!” 🌍
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**3. OCT East**
* **Why Visit:** European-style town between mountains and sea + thrilling amusement park, one-stop vacation!
* **Double Park Guide:**
🎪 **Daxia Valley:** Roller coaster, rapids ride, peak U-shaped glass walkway
🍵 **Tea Stream Valley:** Interlaken-style town for photos, forest mini train (dreamy shots!)
* **Accommodation Bonus:**
🏰 Black Forest Hotel (fairy tale castle style) / Waterfall Hotel (stunning water curtain rooms)
* **Blogger Says:** “Ride the little train through misty forests, instantly into the movie ‘Heidi’!” 🚂
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**4. Happy Coast**
* **Why Visit:** Urban nightlife landmark! Water curtain show + creative market + gourmet hub.
* **Night Tour Route:**
🌃 7:30 PM “Deep Blue Secret” water curtain show (free!) →
🛍 Browse creative market (handmade/trendy toys) →
🍺 Chill at music bar (MR.ROCK rock bar)
* **Food Tips:**
🦞 No.79 Fishing Boat (fresh seafood) / Runyuan Four Seasons (must-try coconut chicken)
* **Blogger Says:** “Water and fire symphony under skyscrapers, sci-fi vibes maxed out!” 🔥
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**5. Yangmeikeng & Luzui Villa**
* **Why Visit:** Filming location of “The Mermaid”! Shenzhen’s clearest glass sea.
* **Avoid Pitfalls:**
🛵 **Transport:** Traffic alert! Arrive before 8 AM, take a speedboat direct (30 RMB/person)
🧜♀️ **Check-in Spot:** Cliff Mermaid Cave (navigate to “Luzui Avenue” endpoint)
* **Advanced Play:**
🚤 Rent a kayak to explore reef caves / hike Dayan Peak (overlooking Daya Bay)
* **Blogger Says:** “Standing on the cliff chosen by Stephen Chow, the sea is so blue you’d doubt the filter!” 🐚
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**6. Dameisha Seaside Boardwalk**
* **Why Visit:** Free hidden coastal gem! Suspended wooden boardwalk + reef mudflats.
* **Route:**
🌉 **Start:** Dameisha Outlets → **Seaside Greenway** → **Tingtao Terrace** → **Xiaomeisha** (closed for renovation) → **Beizaijiao Lighthouse** (red and white lighthouse spectacular view)
* **Photo Spots:**
📸 Reef waves long exposure / Lighthouse sunset silhouette
* **Blogger Says:** “Waves explode like blue fireworks under your feet, Shenzhen’s wild beauty is hidden here!” 💥
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**7. Happy Harbor**
* **Why Visit:** Future park under the Ferris wheel! New city cover photo.
* **Photo Scenes:**
🎡 **“Bay Area Light” Ferris Wheel** (128 meters high with sea view, best at dusk)
📖 **Zhongshuge Bookstore** (mirror magical bookstore)
⛲ **Celebration Square Music Fountain** (7:30 PM & 8:30 PM shows)
* **Hidden Angle:**
🌃 Qianhai Stone Park across the sea for full Ferris wheel panorama (night view is more cyberpunk)
* **Blogger Says:** “Have afternoon tea on the cloud Ferris wheel, watch giant ships shuttle through the harbor!” 🚢
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**8. Dapeng Fortress**
* **Why Visit:** Origin of Shenzhen’s nickname “Pengcheng”! Ming and Qing dynasty coastal defense ancient city.
* **Time Travel Play:**
🏹 See Qing dynasty weapons at General’s Residence / shoot ancient costume photos at city gate tower
🍶 Drink homemade rice wine at alley taverns
🎭 Weekend intangible cultural heritage performances (Fish Lantern Dance / Dapeng Mountain Songs)
* **Recommended Pairing:**
⛱ Jiaochangwei homestay town (10-minute walk, fresh seaside beach)
* **Blogger Says:** “At the end of the bluestone road is the sound of waves, ancient and modern symphony here.” 🏮
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**9. Shenzhen Astronomical Observatory Boardwalk**
* **Why Visit:** National Geographic certified “China’s most beautiful coastline” section!
* **Booking Channel:**
🔭 **Observatory Visit:** Book early on iShenzhen app (released Mondays, free but hard to get)
🚶 **Boardwalk Hiking:** No reservation needed! Xichong No.4 Beach entrance → shuttle bus up the mountain (10 RMB)
* **Hiking Route:**
🌊 Cliff boardwalk → East-West Chong trail start (view reef and blue sea)
* **Blogger Says:** “Overlooking the glass sea from the cloud boardwalk, so beautiful it leaves you speechless!” 🌄
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**10. Shekou Sea World**
* **Why Visit:** Expat favorite international lifestyle circle! Watch giant ships, eat global cuisine.
* **Must Experience:**
🚢 Minghua Ship cruise check-in (Deng Xiaoping’s inscription)
🍻 Food street tasting all five continents (recommended Tom Yum Goong / German pork knuckle)
🎨 Nanhai Yiku (artistic graffiti street)
* **Fireworks Bonus:**
🐟 Buy seafood at Shekou Market → have it cooked at restaurants (Deji / Baicaotang)
* **Blogger Says:** “Raise a glass on the deck in the evening breeze, this is Shenzhen’s B-side!” 🥂
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