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Shenzhen, a young city in China, boasts many meticulously planned, cutting-edge, and exciting tourist attractions, while still preserving plenty of natural and cultural scenery. Here, you can truly experience the unique charm brought by the blend of modernity and tradition. As for Zhuhai, known as China’s most romantic city, its proximity to Macau makes it the perfect destination to pair with a trip to the gambling hub. With its spectacular peaks, endless beaches, and pleasant climate, it’s an ideal spot for a leisurely vacation.
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There are many ways to enjoy Zhuhai and Shenzhen, and one fun approach is to link up several theme parks for a thrilling experience. The theme parks in Zhuhai and Shenzhen offer a wide variety of attractions. In addition to the usual adrenaline-pumping mechanical rides, some parks let you travel back thousands of years to ancient China, while others showcase stunning landscapes and meticulously designed grounds where every corner is picture-perfect. In recent years, ecotourism that combines agriculture and sightseeing has also gained popularity here. With sights to see, activities to do, and food to try, an exciting theme park adventure will surely satisfy every playful urge.
Dream Water City is the largest themed water park in downtown Zhuhai, set against the backdrop of the ancient Egyptian civilization, featuring ten zones and over twenty entertainment facilities. (Image provided by Moleskine Editorial Team)
A Complete Qing Dynasty Experience – Splendid China New Park
Stepping into Splendid China New Park feels like traveling back to a Qing dynasty garden hundreds of years ago, giving you the illusion of hopping in a time machine to the prosperous Qing era. Known as “the only royal garden in southern China,” Splendid China New Park is not only the largest tourist attraction in Zhuhai but also one of the top ten in Guangdong Province. Its unique offerings make it a must-visit spot for anyone traveling to Zhuhai.
In addition to the breathtaking scenery everywhere, what takes your fun to the next level is the up to thirty performances held daily. No matter when you visit, you’re likely to catch a great show. Be sure to note that major song and dance performances like “The Great Qing Dynasty” and “Qi’ao Storm” are held at night. To enjoy these grand productions, it’s recommended not to enter the park too early, as Splendid China New Park does not allow re-entry.
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Splendid China New Park was built based on the architecture of the Old Summer Palace in Beijing before it was burned down. Without disrupting the original ecological environment, it reconstructed 18 of the 40 scenic spots of the original garden at full scale. (Image provided by Moleskine Editorial Team)
A Microcosm of Chinese History – Splendid China Folk Village
Splendid China Folk Village is actually a combination of two large attractions: Splendid China and China Folk Culture Village, so it’s no surprise that the park is both vast and fascinating. Splendid China presents a miniature version of China’s 5,000-year history and majestic landscapes, covering 300,000 square meters, and is said to be the world’s largest live-action scaled scenic area. Most remarkably, 82 attractions, mostly replicated at a 1:15 scale, are arranged according to their actual geographic locations in China. Walking through the park is like revisiting your childhood understanding of China’s geography.
China Folk Culture Village spans over 200,000 square meters and is a large-scale cultural tourism destination that integrates folk arts, customs, and traditional architecture of various ethnic groups. It includes 22 ethnic groups and 25 villages, all built at a true 1:1 scale. Through cultural performances, handicraft displays, and various festive activities, it showcases the unique characteristics and cultures of different ethnicities. Watching performances is the best way to experience Chinese folk culture here.
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Due to the vastness of the site, the park offers shuttle bus services. Visitors can purchase tickets at any station and ride the buses, with tickets valid for the day. (Image provided by Moleskine Editorial Team)
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