Chiwan Fort is located on the hilltop to the left of Chiwan Port in Shekou, Shenzhen. It was built during the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty and remained in use until the end of the dynasty. Chiwan, situated at the forefront of Nantou Peninsula — known as the “Gateway to All of Guangdong” — faces Lingdingyang Bay and served as a forward outpost for Guangdong’s coastal defenses during the Opium Wars. The fort is rectangular in shape, measuring 26.2 meters in length, 15.5 meters in width, and...
Shan Mountain, also known as Canli Mountain, is located near Fenghuang Rock in Fuyong, Bao’an District. Legend has it that during the Jin Dynasty, a local man named Huang Shu was known for his filial piety. The villagers compared him to Zeng Shen (one of Confucius’ seventy-two disciples), hence the name. Huang Shu lived in a place called Canli, and the mountain nearby was also called Canli Mountain. The mountain is home to Yunxi Temple, surrounded by towering ancient trees. The ancient poet Pan Yi wrote a poem titled “Drinking at Shan Mountain in Honor of the Filial Son Huang…”
Shen’ao Ancient Town is located in the northeast of Nan’ao Island, surrounded by mountains on three sides and facing the sea on one. To the north, it faces Zhanlin Town of Raoping County across the sea. The islands of Liyu and Huyu (also known as Tayu) stand as its gateways, with broad waters within the islets. The bay is so deep that it seems “bottomless,” hence the name Shen’ao (Deep Bay). Shen’ao boasts beautiful scenery, with striking rocks and picturesque landscapes. According to the “Nan’ao Place Names,”...
The Phoenix Mountain Historical and Cultural Tourism Area is located at the eastern foot of Da Mao Mountain in Fuyong Subdistrict, boasting rich historical and cultural resources such as the legacy of Wen Tianxiang, Fengyan Ancient Temple, Dragon King Ancient Temple, and the ancient Phoenix Village. The main peak of the scenic area, Phoenix Mountain, is a low mountain range on the eastern shore of the Pearl River Estuary, part of the Lotus Mountain Range along the eastern Guangdong coast, and is hailed as "the No. 1 Mountain of Bao’an." The mountain…
The Wanfu Wall, standing in Wanfu Square of Fuyong Town, Bao’an District, Shenzhen, has gradually become a major attraction in the city, drawing numerous visitors who come to touch the various styles of the Chinese character “Fu” (meaning fortune or blessing) inscribed on it, hoping to absorb some of its good luck. Some tour guides even specifically lead groups here to touch the “Fu.” Completed in 1999, the Wanfu Wall is 130 meters long, 5...
The establishment of the Nanshui Village History Museum has been described by some as a reflection of a village's "cultural awareness." A city's memory is not only about major historical events but also includes the people and buildings that have withstood the test of time. With its green tiles, window lattices, brick walls, and a venue rich in Hakka cultural flavor, it presents a striking contrast to the urban skyline of high-rises visible through its windows...
The Fenghuang Wenchang Pagoda was first built in the 21st year of the Jiaqing reign during the Qing Dynasty (1816), located at the western entrance of Lingxia Village. Constructed from blue bricks and standing six stories tall with a height of approximately 20 meters, it is the tallest ancient pagoda still existing within Bao’an District. In September 1984, it was designated by the Shenzhen Municipal Government as part of the second batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units. The name “Wenchang Pagoda” originates from…
Hongyuan Temple, originally named Wushi Temple, was first built during the Jiaqing era of the Qing Dynasty. It is located within the Ba'an Shiyan Lake Hot Spring Resort. Despite being repaired multiple times after wars, it was eventually destroyed, leaving only ruins. In October 1999, with strong support and care from the Party and governments at all levels, as well as the dedicated assistance of Dharma protectors and devotees, the restoration work officially...
Locals also call Longjin Stone Pagoda "Flower Pagoda Elder." It was an ancient feng shui pagoda used to subdue water. The entire pagoda is not very tall, featuring a single-story square body with a square bamboo-jointed corner pillar base, and topped with a spire. The front of the pagoda features a bas-relief of a half-body Buddha statue, with carvings on both sides depicting figures with folded hands and swords slaying demons, as well as Buddhist incantations. The back...
Gongming Town’s Lou Village boasts over 20,000 mu of lychee orchards and is known as “China’s No. 1 Lychee Village.” The Changle Pavilion Lychee Demonstration Garden covers an area of 1,000 mu and features completed projects that integrate modern lychee production with tourism, including Changle Pavilion, a long corridor, an observation deck, a “King of Lychees” sculpture, relief carvings reflecting lychee culture, a lychee variety garden, and a micro-sprinkler irrigation lychee garden...
Yongxing Bridge was first built during the Kangxi era of the Qing Dynasty and was renovated in 1984. The bridge is 50 meters long, 3.4 meters wide, and has three arches, each over 5 meters high. The entire structure is built from granite stones, featuring a rigorous structure and elegant design. It is now a provincial-level cultural heritage site. The Xinjiang River beneath the bridge merges with the Maozhou River before flowing into the Pearl River. The eastern bank of Yongxing Bridge is home to the ancient Qingping Market...
The Phoenix Mountain Stone Carvings are located within the Fengyan Ancient Temple in the Phoenix Mountain Forest Park, Phoenix Village, Fuyong Subdistrict, Bao’an District, Shenzhen. They are the only existing cliff stone carving group in Bao’an District, featuring rich content, exquisite carving craftsmanship, and distinct regional characteristics. The Phoenix Mountain Stone Carvings: A Bao’an District cultural heritage site, located in the Phoenix Community, Fuyong Subdistrict, Bao’an District, near the Phoenix Mountain…
Oyster Shell House (Jiang Clan Ancestral Hall) – Shajing’s Buzhong area is a settlement of the Jiang clan. The ancestors of the Jiang family migrated to the Shenzhen region during the Southern Song Dynasty, with a history spanning some eight to nine hundred years. The Jiang Clan Ancestral Hall is the main ancestral temple for the Jiangs in Buzhong. One of its distinctive features is the oyster shell gable wall, while the wood carvings on the beams of the central and rear halls are exceptionally exquisite. The dragon-and-cloud corbels, along with various auspicious motifs of animals, plants, and historical scenes, serve as valuable artifacts for the study of folk art, craftsmanship, customs, and cultural forms. Its unique architectural style holds significant importance for the research of ancient buildings in Shajing and even in Shenzhen.
Wall of Ten Thousand Blessings The Wall of Ten Thousand Blessings, completed in 1999, is 130 meters long and 5.67 meters high, standing at the southern end of the central square in Fuyong Subdistrict. The wall is made from high-temperature fired red clay pottery, with the entire relief composed of 8,833 pieces of clay pottery, weighing approximately 110,000 kilograms. It features over 10,000 “blessing” characters (福) in various scripts—from the earliest pictographs to bronze inscriptions, as well as cursive, official, and seal scripts...
The Yongfengyuan Porcelain Cultural and Creative Industrial Park has a total planned area of approximately 20,000 square meters and is dedicated to becoming a world-class headquarters base for the ceramic brand. In 2010, Yongfengyuan signed on with the Guangdong Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo, where the large porcelain mural “Southern Guangdong Charm” became the pavilion’s treasured centerpiece; Yongfengyuan also served as the exclusive supplier of ceramic products for the 26th Summer Universiade…
The Yanmeng Hotel Culture Industrial Park is China’s first hotel culture industrial park, invested and built by Shenzhen Huibaolong Hotel Equipment & Supplies Co., Ltd. with an investment of 300 million RMB. It has a total planned area of 120,000 square meters and is being constructed in two phases, with the first phase already completed. Yanmeng is committed to using culture as its pulse, insisting on the organic integration of the hotel industry...
Shenzhen F518 Fashion Creative Park Shenzhen F518 Fashion Creative Park consists of areas such as Creative Frontier, Left Street Art Creation Library, Dust Bar, Frontier Art Hotel, Creative Exhibition Center, and Taste Street. From 21 outdated, dilapidated, and low-efficiency industrial plants to a cultural industry park that gathers fashionable, avant-garde creativity, F5…
Shenzhen 22 Art Zone is an art and cultural industry park developed through the renovation of old industrial plants and supported by the Shenzhen Municipal Government’s “11th Five-Year Plan” for cultural industry development. It is a high-end, original-focused creative hub centered on contemporary art, integrating original painting, original music, original video, original sculpture, and literary creation in a comprehensive...
Zone 25 Commercial Street The Baocheng Zone 25 Commercial Street, also known as "Bao'an Huaqiangbei," boasts a business area of over 200,000 square meters. With optimized facilities and a well-designed environment, it is a multifunctional commercial street integrating shopping, dining, entertainment, and leisure. The street houses department stores and supermarkets such as Haiya and Renrenle, as well as renowned home furnishing and electronics retailers like Homebase Furniture, Gome, and Sundan, along with...
Jian'an Road Commercial Street runs from Xin'an 1st Road in the south to Chuangye 1st Road in the north, with a total length of approximately 1,200 meters. It encompasses the Champagne Plaza and Bao'an Haiya Commercial Plaza. The street features a variety of restaurants offering Cantonese, Hong Kong-style, and Western cuisine. Businesses in the area include Carrefour, Wanjia, Sensation, Hangbo Digital, Bao'an Book City, Fashion Party...