Shenzhen Seaside "Little Kamakura" Complete Guide | Unexpected Japanese Romance for You

The stunning coastline at Exit B of Yantian Old Street Station! A healing paradise where railway tracks and ocean waves frame the perfect shot—this nanny-level guide unlocks Shenzhen’s version of "Shonan Coast"!

🚇 Transportation Guide

📍 Location: Exit B of Yantian Old Street Metro Station, Yantian District → Walk 500m along Haijing 2nd Road
🚇 Metro: Line 8 "Yantian Old Street Station" Exit B (20 mins to downtown)
🚌 Bus: Take B924 to "Yantian Seafood Street Station"
🅿️ Parking: Temporary parking spots on Haijing 2nd Road (1st hour free)

🌈 Highlights

✔️ Railway meets the sea: Yantian Port branch line parallels Dapeng Bay, exuding Japanese freshness
✔️ Glass-sea secret: Walk to the "hidden beach" at low tide—water visibility 8m+
✔️ Blue-hour glow: 19:00-19:30 sky gradient with building reflections like oil paintings
✔️ Seafood street vibes: Metro exit leads to Yantian Seafood Street—fresh catches for ~80 RMB/person

📸 Must-Shoot Spots

1. Railway coastline (300m right from Exit B): Wide-angle shots of trains + waves; JK outfits recommended
2. Blue hour (Yantian Port viewing deck): ISO 800 + long exposure for cyberpunk cargo ship trails
3. Hidden beach (low tide): Drone shots of "S"-curve coastline; wear light colors
4. Seafood street rooftop (4F, Jinhong Shengshi): Telephoto for compressed harbor "color palette"; shoot at lantern-lit dusk

🚴 Must-Try Activities

▫️ Coastal cycling: Ride 3km to "Lighthouse Library" (~15 mins one way)
▫️ Tide-pooling: Dig clams/catch crabs during lunar new moon low tide (tools: small shovel + bucket)
▫️ Seafood feast: Try "Shigonghui" restaurant’s spicy mantis shrimp & garlic oysters

🎨 Nearby Attractions

✅ Yantian Coastal Walk (10-min walk): 19.5km seaside cycling path
✅ Chung Ying Street (15-min drive): Historic "one street, two systems" zone
✅ Wutong Mountain (20-min drive): Shenzhen’s highest peak with sea-of-clouds views

💡 Pro Tips

⚠️ Best times:
- Sunrise: Summer 5:30-6:00 (arrive early)
- Blue hour: 19:00-19:30 (check sunset time)

⚠️ Gear checklist:
- Photography: Tripod + ND filter + polarizer
- Protection: SPF50+ sunscreen + arm sleeves + mosquito bracelet
- Extras: Foldable stool + water + lens cloth

⚠️ Hidden gems:
- Shoot container "color palette" at Yantian Port deck (drone permit required)
- Free salt-making demo at "Yantian Story Museum"

📸 Phone Photography Guide

1. Main camera: Enable AI "Ocean" mode for blue-hour optimization
2. Portrait mode: 2x zoom for wave-rail interaction + background blur
3. Slow shutter: 0.5s exposure for splashing waves
4. Time-lapse: Capture sunset sinking (tripod needed)

Every frame here is movie-poster worthy 🌌 When sunset dyes the rails gold, even the sea breeze carries stories~ Follow me for more Shenzhen seasonal secrets!