How to spend 4 days in Shenzhen

🗺️🗺️ Itinerary

Day 1 – Futian & Civic Center
• Morning: Visit Shenzhen Civic Center & Lianhuashan Park (panoramic city views).
• Afternoon: Explore Ping An Finance Center Sky 116 Observation Deck.
• Evening: Shop and dine at Coco Park (trendy nightlife).

Day 2 – Theme Park Adventure
• Morning & Afternoon: Spend the day at Window of the World or Splendid China Folk Village (cultural miniatures & performances).
• Evening: Walk around for food, shopping & light shows.

Day 3 – Nanshan & Coastal Beauty
• Morning: Head to Shenzhen Bay Park (great seaside walk).
• Afternoon: Visit Shenzhen Talent Park or Shenzhen Bay Sports Center.
• Evening: Explore Sea World Shekou (international food & nightlife).

Day 4 – Shopping & Culture
• Morning: Shop at Luohu Commercial City (bargains) or Huaqiangbei (electronics heaven).
• Afternoon: Visit Dafen Oil Painting Village (art & souvenirs).
• Evening: Relax with a massage or enjoy a local tea house before departure.

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📍📍 Must-Visit Attractions
• Ping An Finance Center Sky Deck – iconic skyscraper view.
• Window of the World – famous theme park with global landmarks.
• Shenzhen Bay Park – seaside walking trail.
• OCT Harbour – shopping, dining, and night shows.
• Dafen Oil Painting Village – art and local crafts.
• Luohu Commercial City & Huaqiangbei – shopping paradise.

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🥘🥘 Must-Try Food
• Shenzhen-style Dim Sum 🥟
• Goose/duck rice 🦆
• Seafood hotpot 🦞
• Hakka cuisine (客家菜) 🍲
• Bubble tea & dessert shops 🍹
• Sea World international restaurants (for variety).

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🏠🏠 Accommodation
1. RANY Hotel, Nanxin Road, Science and Technology Park, Shenzhen – good location near Nanshan & Shekou.

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📣📣 Tips
• 🚇 Use the Metro – convenient, cheap, and covers almost all attractions.
• 💳 WeChat Pay/Alipay are widely used; cash is less common.
• 📱 Get a local SIM card or eSIM for navigation & payments.
• 🛍️ Bargain at Luohu, but not at malls.
• ☀️ Best seasons: October–December & March–May (avoid hot summer).
• ⏱️ Theme parks need at least half a day each, so plan accordingly.

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