Half mountain and sea, half prosperity. Shenzhen is not just fast-paced, but also poetic with a slow life rhythm.

【3 days 2 nights, about 4900 RMB per person! Shenzhen Guide: Mountain and Sea Metropolitan Circle, Trendy Fun and Relaxation All Included】

Day 1: Take the high-speed train directly to **Shenzhen North Station** (round trip from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen about 800 RMB), then taxi to check in at a **design hotel near Nanshan MixC World** (such as Shenzhen Marriott Hotel Nanshan, 1400 RMB/night). In the afternoon, visit **Nantou Ancient City**—a millennium-old city vein combined with trendy cultural and creative elements, where coffee, handmade crafts, and graffiti walls blend into a unique vibe. At dusk, climb **Talent Park** to overlook the Spring Bamboo Shoot Building and Shenzhen Bay sunset, as the city lights gradually turn on, filling the atmosphere with romance. For dinner, choose “Gangxia 1980” Chaoshan-style food stall, with beef hotpot and oyster omelet, about 150 RMB per person for authentic taste.

Day 2: Spend the whole day enjoying **OCT East** (ticket 220 RMB)—adventure park in Daxia Valley + stroll through the flower sea in Tea Creek Valley, take the cable car through mountain and sea mist, and check out the fairy tale town. Or for a lazy option: **Yantian Coastal Walkway light hiking** (free), walk from Dameisha to Xiaosanzhou, accompanied by blue sea and sky. In the evening, visit **Yantian Food Street**, must-try ginger scallion crab and sea urchin fried rice. Overnight at **Hyatt Regency Yantian** (1600 RMB/night), with floor-to-ceiling windows to watch the sea and listen to the waves.

Day 3: After waking up, head to **Dapeng Peninsula** (chartered/shared car round trip 300 RMB), explore **Jiaochangwei Beach** + **Dapeng Fortress** (free), where the Ming and Qing dynasty coastal defense ancient city meets a cluster of artistic homestays creating a magical atmosphere. Have seafood pasta for lunch at a seaside café. Return at 3:00 PM, stopping by **Gankeng Old Town** (Hakka culture, free) for photos and buying souvenirs like “Phoenix Buckle.”

💰Budget breakdown:
Transportation 900 + Accommodation 3000 + Food 600 + Tickets 300 + Car hire etc. 200 ≈ **4800 RMB**

📌Tips:
1. Shenzhen weather changes frequently, carry umbrella + sunscreen;
2. Visit OCT East early to avoid crowds;
3. Subway scan “Shenzhen Tong” card is super convenient!

⚠️Avoid pitfalls:
❌ Unlicensed “cheap diving” by the beach, don’t be greedy for bargains;
❌ Taxi detours? Prefer using Didi or subway.

Three days and two nights, half mountain and sea, half prosperity. Shenzhen is not just fast-paced, but also poetic with a slow life rhythm. Come to this young city and live the ideal life of being both trendy and relaxed!

Post by William@345 Ward | Sep 20, 2025