The 40-year miracle from fishing village to tech capital, a forest of glass towers, theme-park fun and the blue water of Dapeng Bay — Shenzhen is young, modern and full of energy.
Three routes — from tech metropolis to theme parks and hills-and-sea scenery.
Tech Metropolis
1 dayThe cloud-deck of the Ping An tower, city-sea views at Shenzhen Bay, and 'China's No.1 electronics street'.
See full route →Theme Parks
1 dayWorld landmarks in miniature at Window of the World, then the rides of Happy Valley.
See full route →Hills & Sea
1 dayThe old Dapeng town and Jiaochangwei bay, then a climb up Wutong for the hill-and-sea city.
See full route →The new folk life of a migrant city: Hakka walled villages, the qilin dance, and the striving culture of 'once you arrive, you're a Shenzhener'.
Flavours that blend north and south: Chaoshan beef hotpot, Hakka food, morning tea and seafood.