Located in Nanshan District in the western part of Shenzhen, covering an area of 490,000 square meters, Zhongshan Park is the only park in Shenzhen named after Dr. Sun Yat-sen and also the city’s oldest park. With a history of over 70 years, it was first built in 1925 by Mr. Hu Yu, then magistrate of Bao’an County and a Hong Kong gentleman, to commemorate Sun Yat-sen...
Xin'an Guan Yu Temple (also known as Nantou Guan Yu Temple) is located on the east side just outside the southern gate of the ancient city of Xin'an. It was built in the 40th year of the Wanli reign during the Ming Dynasty (1612) by Zhang Wanji, a military commander. According to the Jiaqing-era "Xin'an County Annals": “The Guan Yu Temple… one is located to the left of the military training ground outside the southern gate, built in the 40th year of Wanli by Commander Zhang Wanji.” The original surviving structures…
There are five isolated small islands in Wenshan Lake, each with its own distinctive features. Centered around Shuangfeng Island, the 4,900-meter-long reservoir area is divided into two parts; Shuangfeng Island is 500 meters long and 250 meters wide. On the eastern side of the island, due to the change in terrain, it strikingly resembles a giant eagle swooping toward the water surface, hence symbolizing "an eagle striking the water." On the western shore of the lake, there is a long...
The Dongguan Guild Hall is also known as the "Bao'an Guild." Built in the seventh year of the Tongzhi reign during the Qing Dynasty (1868), it served as the commercial guild hall established by merchants from Dongguan in Xin'an County. The building covers an area of 53 square meters and still houses four stone steles erected during the construction of the "Bao'an Guild." Current preservation status: In 1996, the Nanshan District government funded its renovation. …
Located in the scenic Xiangmi Lake Resort, Shenzhen Water Park covers an area of 92,000 square meters and integrates entertainment, leisure, summer retreat, dining, and shopping. It is currently the largest water park in China with the most comprehensive facilities, boasting first-class standards in Asia, and is also the first novel and fun water-themed amusement park in Shenzhen...
Xili Lake Resort is nestled at the foot of Qilin Mountain on the shores of Xili Lake in the northwestern suburbs of Shenzhen. "The shimmering water looks best in sunny weather, while the misty mountains are marvelous in the rain"—mountains and water are the most beautiful features of Xili Lake. The resort is lush with trees and vibrant flowers, offering a riot of blossoms and fragrant breezes all year round. The distinctive architecture blends seamlessly with the picturesque scenery. A 1,280-meter-long corridor—the longest of its kind in China—winds through this landscape of lakes and hills, adding to Xili Lake’s charm. Scattered throughout the resort are classic-style pavilions and villas, neatly arranged and exquisitely designed, with clear waters reflecting their fronts and green trees shading their backs, creating an atmosphere of tranquility and serenity. In recent years, the resort has leveraged its unique natural environment to develop a wide range of sports and leisure activities, including a golf course, tennis courts, and a bowling alley, in addition to existing facilities such as a shooting range and horse racing track. With over twenty types of sports available, recreational athletics have become a highlight of Xili Lake.
Shenzhen Future Era is currently the largest comprehensive indoor tourism project in China. It integrates modern art, modern technology, and modern entertainment, brimming with idealism and artistic impact, presenting a dreamlike and thrilling atmosphere and scenes never before experienced. The attraction is divided into sections such as Today's World, Forest Park, Future Street…
Xili Orchard in Nanshan District, Shenzhen, is located by the picturesque Xili Lake, nestled between hills and water. Established in 1989, it covers an area of 3,325 acres. The orchard has focused its development on ecological water conservation and the protection of "Nanshan Litchi." After over two decades of effort, it has become a leading urban eco-agricultural demonstration base primarily dedicated to litchi and longan...
The "Happy Coast" project, developed and constructed by Shenzhen Overseas Chinese Town Urban Entertainment Investment Company, is a key project in Shenzhen's "11th Five-Year" tourism plan and a major initiative of the Overseas Chinese Town Group. Located at the heart of the Shenzhen Bay business district, Happy Coast covers an area of approximately 1.25 million square meters. It is a multifunctional urban entertainment destination integrating culture, ecology, tourism, entertainment, shopping...
Shenzhen Safari Park is the first municipal project in China to be invested in and developed by an enterprise. Built by the picturesque Shenzhen Xili Zhenhu Lake, it covers an area of 640,000 square meters with a total investment of 250 million RMB. It officially opened on September 28, 1993, becoming China’s first subtropical eco-garden scenic area integrating a zoo, botanical garden, science education park, and more...
Baode Temple, located in Nantou Ancient City in Shenzhen, was built by local villagers in honor of Lai Qiqing, the recipient of an imperial plaque bestowed by the Ming emperor. The temple’s red ceremonial gate, its high threshold, and the red-background gold-lettered plaque above it all symbolize supreme imperial authority—clear signs of the temple’s lofty and unique status. Baode Temple is notable for its integration of Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism...
OCT Ecological Square is an open leisure park covering an area of approximately 4.6 hectares. Designed to be a first-class urban square, it takes ecological concepts as the foundation and main theme of its design, using simple and bright design techniques to reflect the new ideas of 21st-century urban construction. OCT Ecological Square consists of natural scenic areas, …
Kirin Villa (Reception, Conference, Leisure, and Entertainment Center) is an important reception base of the Shenzhen Municipal Committee and Municipal Government, tasked with hosting visiting leaders of the Party and the state in Shenzhen, while also serving various sectors of society. The villa is located at the foot of Qilin Mountain in the northwest of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone, surrounded by the Xili Golf Course and Wildlife Park, offering an elegant and tranquil environment...
The Tomb of Emperor Shaodi of the Song Dynasty is located about 500 meters west of the Tin Hau Temple in Chiwan, Nanshan, Shenzhen. It lies against Little Nan Mountain to the north and faces Lingdingyang Bay to the south, surrounded by lush trees and an air of solemnity. It is the only imperial tomb in Shenzhen and was among the first batch of cultural heritage sites protected by the city. Flanking the inscription “Tomb of Emperor Shaodi of the Great Song, Auspicious Celebration” are a pair of couplets: “The descendants of the Yellow Emperor continue the Song lineage to this day; Chiwan builds an imperial tomb here.”
The Left Fort, also known as Chiwan Left Fort or Shenzhen Left Fort, is located on Yingzui Mountain in Chiwan, Shenzhen. It is one of the city's key cultural heritage sites under protection. The ancient Chiwan Fort in Shenzhen sits at the tip of the Shekou Peninsula, described as "a mountain ridge by the sea commanding three sides of strategic importance." It was first built in the eighth year of the Kangxi reign during the Qing Dynasty (1669), originally consisting of left and right forts, with a total of twelve cast-iron cannons...
Shenzhen Nanshan Litchi Forest Park is located at No. 45 Yanhu Road, Nanshan District, at the northern foot of Da Nan Shan. It is enclosed by Qianhai Road, Dongbin Road, and the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Western Corridor, covering an area of 513,390.8 square meters. The main entrance is next to Taizi Mountain Villa on Qianhai Road, and the north entrance is near the Nanshan Party School on Dongbin Road. It is an open, free public park. Litchi Forest Park...
Sihaipark is located at No. 6 Gongyuan Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen. It was first built in 1987, covering a total area of 135,710.39 square meters, with an investment of 30 million yuan that year. Since its opening in 1987, it has been continuously improved year by year, with new attractions, artistic sculptures, a children’s playground, clubs, and art…
Located at No. 3008 Yueyawan Avenue, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, the Dutch Flower Town was formerly known as Nanshan Flower World. After renovation, it officially opened on August 5, 2011. Centered around "flower culture," this unique park combines leisure, science education, exhibitions, and commerce. Here, visitors can admire representative...
Shenzhen Guanyin Mountain Park is located in Dapeng, Longgang District. This Guanyin Mountain Park is not the Guanyinshan Forest Park in Zhangmutou, Dongguan. After entering from the parking lot, you’ll need to walk up an uphill path. Upon entering, you can see a statue of Guanyin, next to which there is spring water that is safe to drink directly. If you’re going on your own, remember to scoop up a bottle to drink — it’s said to be divine water. Behind the temple, you can climb up for a panoramic view of the entire Dapeng area...
Also known as the Tin Hau Museum, Chiwan Tin Hau Temple is located at the foot of Little Nan Shan near Chiwan Village in Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province. Nestled against the mountain and facing the sea, it boasts picturesque scenery. Its origins date back to the Song Dynasty, and the temple was built on a grand scale. It underwent multiple renovations during the Ming and Qing dynasties, gradually expanding in size. In the early years of the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty, the eunuch admiral Zheng He, under the order of Emperor Chengzu Zhu Di, led a fleet...