Lychee Park (Lizhi Gongyuan) – Shenzhen’s Urban Oasis Where Tech Titans Escape! 🌳🏙️

Tucked between skyscrapers in Futian District, Lychee Park is where Shenzhen’s workaholics come to breathe. This 28-hectare green jewel blends ancient Chinese gardens with futuristic city views—a serene paradox in China’s most high-tech metropolis.

Why Lychee Park is Shenzhen’s Secret Power Button:
🌴 Tropical Time Warp – Stroll among 500+ lychee trees (some 100+ years old), bamboo forests, and lotus ponds with the Ping An Finance Centre peeking through palm fronds.

🏯 Song Dynasty Throwback – Discover reconstructed pavilions and moon gates where locals practice tai chi at dawn, then cross a zigzag bridge to a tea house floating on the lake.

💡 Tech Meets Tradition – Spot the surreal contrast of:
- Elderly men playing xiangqi (Chinese chess) under banyan trees
- Tencent employees speed-walking the trails with AirPods in
- Laser light shows reflecting off the lake at night

Pro Tips for the Ultimate Visit:
✔ 6-8AM Magic Hour – Join the tai chi/yoga crowds before the heat hits
✔ Metro Hack – Exit at Grand Theater Station (Lines 1/2) and walk 5 mins

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Post by wanderlustturtles | Jul 3, 2025