Things to do & places to visit in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

Located in the south of China, the cityscape--Shenzhen-- is home to some of the most modern buildings worldwide. Although this area is largely industrial, it offers many tourist attractions, such as the Chinese folk Culture Village, Safari Park, and beach resorts. Perhaps one of the most frequented tourist attractions is Window of the World, which offers replicas of the Eiffel tower, the pyramids, and Taj Mahal.

Shenzhen city in Guangdong, China. Timezone: Asia/Shanghai, current date and time: Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 17:07.

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General weather summary in May

84°F - 77°F

Temperature Highs - Lows

Pleasantly warm with a gentle breeze

Feels like

50%

Chance of rain

258.0 millimeters

Amount

12.0 mph

Wind speed

84%

Humidity

13.2

Daylight length

5:44 AM

Sunrise

6:56 PM

Sunset

29%

Cloud cover

Sleeveless shirt, rain coat and rain boots

What to wear

Top things to do (14)

Top places to visit (30 attractions) view more »

4.5 Dafen Oil Painting Village (563 reviews)
- Awesome !
Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks

One of the most popular and enjoyable daytrips from Shenzhen, this village is almost entirely dedicated to painting. Get a self-portrait done or request a freshly-painted Van Gogh or Rembrandt. See more..
4.5 Shenzhen Lianhuashan Park (478 reviews)
- Picnic outing in Shenzhen Lianhuashan Park
Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Parks

We went for an enjoyable walk and hike in Shenzhen Lianhuashan Park. It was a spring-like sunny day. The spring flowers will soon be out. Every invigorating environment. See more..
4.5 Shenzhen Metro (282 reviews)
- Nice Clean Metro
Public Transportation Systems

The stations are well designed and it has been very quick to get around the city during our stay. We also liked the digital displays and clear instructions on most trains. We had plenty of room to sit on most trains throughout the day. It seems that metro cards and tokens are not being used and we had to use WeChat to use a mini program for the metro. Please note that they will ask for water bottles to be removed at many stations for inspection. We came into Shenzhen by train from Guangzhou and expected to get a 3 day pass or a card but they were not available. We ended going through a queue and stood near the x-ray machines setting up the mini program for ourselves. This only charges for each ride and the QR code must be scanned when entering and leaving metro areas. The QR code attached to this review will allow you to sign up for one prior to a trip to Shenzhen. See more..
4.5 OCT HARBOUR (272 reviews)
- Pleasant place to explore
Spent 2-3 hours Architectural Buildings • Scenic Walking Areas

This is a huge entertainment area for everyone. OCT Harbour (formerly OCT Bay) is a vast place with lots of restaurants. A stroll around the man-made canal and harbour is pleasant and enjoyable. See more..
4.5 Shenzhen Bay Park (217 reviews)
- Great......when it's quiet
Parks

Shenzhen bay park is a wonderful oasis in the middle of a bustling city................providing you do not go there on a weekend or a public holiday. I have done both. During the week, it is a wonderfully attractive waterfront park with the possibility to walk for many kilometres. Ample places to take nice pictures of flowers, trees, birds etc, and well built hills protect you from most of the noise from the nearby roads. However, if you go during the weekend, or even worse on a public holiday, once you have managed to get onto a pathway, be prepared to shuffle at the speed of the crowd! Nightime views of both the city of Shenzhen and distant Hong Kong are wonderful. See more..
4.5 Wutong Mountain (190 reviews)
- De-stressing
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Mountains

Hiking Wutong Mountain is one of Shenzhen citizens’ most popular activities (and offers trails for all experience levels). It’s a great way to get exercise and breathtaking vistas. On a clear day you can see Hong Kong. See more..
4.5 OCT Loft Creative Culture Park (187 reviews)
- Nice Area with Many Cafes
Points of Interest & Landmarks

We went here around noon on a Sunday and were disappointed that many of the vendor booths weren't open and some of the shops were closed. After reading reviews it might be better to go here later in the afternoon. We still enjoyed our stay and popped into a cafe for an ice cream milk tea to cool down. Please note that the OCT loft is north of the Qiaocheng East Metro station and the OCT harbour is south. This area is much quieter than the harbour in the early afternoon. See more..
4.5 Lychee Park (167 reviews)
- Lychee fruit picking season
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Parks

Known among locals as Shenzhen’s “Central Park” this gorgeous green space provides both respite from the noise of the city and a picture-perfect view of Shenzhen’s skyscrapers in the distance. Don't leave without buying a bag of lychees, which grow on the park’s trees. See more..
4.5 Xianhu Botanical Garden (133 reviews)
- More than imaginary Fairy Lake Botanical Gardens
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Walking Areas

Also known as Fairy Lake Botanical Gardens, this massive, verdant escape has lots to offer even if you are not a botanical buff. A popular pastime among locals is to rent a boat and explore the lake. See more..
4.5 Nanshan Park (66 reviews)
- Really nice walk but be prepared for a lot of stairs
Spent 2-3 hours Parks

It took us slightly more than 2 hours to climb the whole thing and catch views from all three peaks/pavilions. Definitely bear left when you have an option. Bypass the first set of stairs on the right, stay on the paved road until you see another set of stairs -- take those! Vendors along the way so you can get water, snacks if needed. LOTS of stairs ...up and down ... be prepared! See more..
4.5 Shenzhen Central Park (57 reviews)
- Huge, peaceful & beautiful
Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Parks

A very lovely park in the center of the city. Lots of nice paths throughout this large park. Nice place for a relaxing walk, jogging, cycling, working out on the exercise equipment and much more, any time of the year. Well maintained. See more..
4.5 Shenzhen OCT Resort (53 reviews)
- Christmas Stay.
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 10:30 PM Beach & Pool Clubs

I stayed here over Christmas break when I first moved to SZ and It was a really pretty and was a great place to start my Chinese experience. It's not traditional Chinese as it feels more western but it sure was beautifully decorated for Christmas. There were a number of evening shows and the hotel was amazing with continental breakfast. It's a great place to visit if you like stunning views and good food. Good for families and groups. I would definitely go back! See more..
4.0 Shenzhen Window of the World (2.372 reviews)
- Great for families!
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 10:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Amusement & Theme Parks • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Theme park featuring miniature-scale famous landmarks of the world. See more..
4.0 China Folk Culture Village (1.256 reviews)
- Great memories
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Amusement & Theme Parks

This worthwhile attraction is part of Overseas Chinese Village (better known as OCT) and showcases the myriad minority ethnic cultures that make this vast country much less homogenous than imagined. It also serves as a great introduction to the history and traditions of China. See more..
4.0 Happy Valley of Shenzhen (813 reviews)
- Worth a visit if you like rides
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks

Happy Valley offers amusement for all ages including roller coasters, a massive water park and a variety of live performances. Try to go on a weekday to avoid long lineups for rides. See more..
4.0 OCT East Shenzhen (677 reviews)
- Swiss mountain village theme park
Spent More than 3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks

Famous "Swiss mountain" theme park and resort in Shenzhen. Even if you are not into theme parks, this one is not to be missed. Visually stunning, OCT East has been called the “Universal Studios of China” and offers rides, golf, magic shows, luxury hotels, restaurants, spas, and—believe it or not—a scenic Swiss village. Nobody does theme parks like China! Plan to spend most of your day here (though you could spend a week). Noted in Time Magazine 29 November 2007 (opened 7 November 2007). See more..
4.0 Dameisha Beach (385 reviews)
- Early morning beach maps
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 AM Parks

On our early morning walk we saw the artwork of the sea, and some sea-life that had washed ashore. beautiful long sandy beach. See more..
4.0 COCO Park (374 reviews)
- Beautiful shopping mall for family shopping
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Shopping Malls

The mall has something for everyone, including foreigners. Mix of low, medium, and high end brands. Hoe to many eateries, cafes, a bar, a kids' playground See more..
4.0 Huaqiang North Road Commercial District (265 reviews)
- Heaven On Earth !
Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks

This area-street is just heaven on earth. As I am an electrical engineer, all my dreams can come true from this street. Every single electrical component is there with all versions and options. I am pretty sure you can make a rocket even without a problem. If you are a normal consumer, also no problem to find all electronics devices there, like mobiles, TVs, Cameras, Charges, cables, .... and many other thousands gadgets. I did not count the mega malls there, min one day can be reserved for this place. One important tip, keep in mind that all Chinese brands are more secure to be genuine. All international brands like Apple and Samsung are more probable to be a copy, so take care. I suggest to buy a Chinese brand instead. See more..
4.0 Kingkey 100 (232 reviews)
- 11/10
Points of Interest & Landmarks

I booked the restaurant and notified them a week before going on the 19th of April to celebrate my 21st, when asked how many people the reservation was for I replied with 1 as my family couldn’t come out to meet me due to the pandemic. Upon arriving at meal I was treated by extremely polite staff whom gave me a tour of the 96th floor giving me 360 views of Shenzhen and neighbouring Hong Kong. When arriving in the restaurant they showed me all the food items I could / couldn’t eat due to my allergies. The waiters were all extremely polite and the food was exquisite. The menu was amazing! Lots of fresh seafood caught locally, traditional Chinese hot pot and many more To top the night off, the restaurant had prepared me an amazing home made chocolate mouse and orange cake accompanied with free champagne to celebrate my birthday with. It was easily the best meal I’ve had in China in close to a year and with incredible views of the city aswell, a must go to! See more..
4.0 Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Centre (200 reviews)
- Spacious & magnificent architectural design
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM, 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks

At the 2018 Global Tea Fair held at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Centre (Futian District), I learned a lot about the many different types of tea. I also got to taste all kinds of tea. Of the teas sampled, I most liked Pu'er Tea (like red or black tea) and flower tea. At 540 metres by 282 metres in ground area covered by the building, it is the largest building structure in Shenzhen. See more..
4.0 Shenzhen Museum (194 reviews)
- Good place to relax & fill yourself with 5,000 years of Chinese history
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums

This is one of Shenzhen’s gems and is not to be missed. There are traveling exhibits from across the country, fascinating historical displays, and interactive media presentations about both China’s and Shenzhen’s history. See more..
4.0 Shenzhen Wild-life Zoo (170 reviews)
- Wonderful zoo
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas

The zoo is one of my favorites as it has many varieties of animals, birds, fishes, etc., a showground and an amusement park. It is a large zoo and it takes a good 2-3 hours to walk around leisurely. One could feed the tigers and lions from inside a caged car, to get a close encounter with these wild animals. They are extremely fast in seizing the chicken meat. A must-see in Shenzhen. Go on a sunny day with relatively cool weather; the animals and birds will appear very active and happy. On a hot, cold or rainy day, they will normally hide away. See more..
4.0 Futian Mangrove Nature Reserve (162 reviews)
- Lovely place for a relaxing walk
Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 1-2 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas

This reserve offers a great antidote to the hustle and bustle of Shenzhen (not to mention the city's many theme parks). Rent a bike or do some bird watching or just spend time on the boardwalk admiring the vistas of the city. It is the only nature reserve in an urban center in all of China. See more..
4.0 Shekou (155 reviews)
- Shekou Ferry to Hong Kong airport: ALLOW 2.5 TO 3 HOURS!!!
Speciality Museums

Two days ago, I tried to take the Shekou Ferry to the Hong Kong airport to catch my flight. I arrived at the ferry terminal 2 hrs and 15 minutes before my flight was scheduled to depart, but the ferry operator refused to sell me a ferry ticket! According to the ticket agent, the arilines have a rule that no passengers may board a ferry less than 2.5 hours prior to their flight departure. The ferry brochure says nothing about this, neither in English nor in Chinese. So I joined 3 other travelers in a mad taxi dash from Shekou Port on Shenzhen Port, where we caught a HK taxi to the airport. I missed my flight, and had to take a later one. If you want to take the ferry back to the airport, allow PLENTY of time. See more..
4.0 Xichong Beach (112 reviews)
- Great Beach and Coastal Hiking
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Beaches

Though not as popular as Dameisha beach, Xichong is just as lovely and the water and sand are clean and perfect for swimming. See more..
4.0 Shenzhen Dapeng Fortress (82 reviews)
- Beautiful ancient town nearby Shenzhen
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Historic Sites

Beautiful old ancient town, many little small houses, Shops (traditional snacks mainly), coffee shop, cafe, restaurants. Good to visit during weekdays or non holiday period, otherwise too crowd. Drive from Shenzhen city around 75mins. See more..
4.0 Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park (68 reviews)
- Another beautiful park in Shenzhen
Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Parks

Although a young and rapidly growing city, the city planners packed in many beautiful parks. This garden-flower park is a great place to go for walks, enjoy the lush flora, and the oxygen-packed fresh air it gives off. See more..
4.0 The Mixc (55 reviews)
- MixC Mall Louhu Shenzhen
Shopping Malls

MixC Mall is one of the most beautiful malls in Shenzhen. It's very convenient to go here. By subway, taxi or bus. You can find so many signature brands in this mall. We love eating in 5/F where you can find many restaurants. Have food court in the 4.F See more..
3.5 Luohu Commerical City (Lo Wu Shopping Plaza) (1.190 reviews)
- All kinds of goods, including a myriad of knockoffs
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Shopping Malls

Luohu Commercial City (simplified Chinese: 罗湖商业城; traditional Chinese: 羅湖商業城; pinyin: Luóhú Shāngyè Chéng) is an enclosed shopping mall located on the Shenzhen side of the Shenzhen River, right outside the entrance/exit to Luohu Immigration Control Point.The mall is five stories tall and sells a wide range of items, including watches, handbags, clothes, shoes, audio-visual products, souvenirs, curtains, DVDs, etc. The mall also includes a number of restaurants and shops that offer services, such as massages and dental work, at very low prices.The Luohu Inter-city Bus Terminal is located directly under Luohu Commercial Center, and buses to locations in Guangdong and Fujian provinces are available here. A shuttle to Shenzhen Airport is also available in the Bus Terminal. Shenzhen Railway Station is next to the mall and provides long-distance travel across China. Visitors with permission to enter Hong Kong may cross the border at the Immigration Control Point and take the East Rail Line as far as Hung Hom.Located on the north side of Luohu Commercial Center is a bus station for intra-city buses and mini-buses. Immediately to the west is the Luohu Station of the Shenzhen Metro. Taxis are also available at a special taxi stand location below the intra-city bus station. See more..