Tourist Attractions Near Me (Shenzhen Travel)

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Top 8 Tourist Attractions Near Me to Travel in Shenzhen

The "Top 8 Tourist Attractions in Shenzhen" selected in August 2004 refer to: Dapeng Fortress (Da Peng Suo Cheng), Lianhuashan Park, Overseas Chinese Town, Shennan Avenue, Wutong Mountain, Meisha Beach, One Street Two Systems ("Zhongying Street") and Yangtaishan Forest Park stood out among the 31 candidate landscapes.

Senic Spot #1: Wutong Mountain (Wutongshan)

Ticket: Free admission, 7x24 Open

The peak point of Wutong Mountain rises to 943.70 meters above the sea level, the highest in Shenzhen. Several hiking trails from valleys and ridges converge here. But for most of those who don't exercise or hike much, whichever route they choose, it takes at least 3 hours to climb to the top, if they finally make it.

At the highest point of Wutong Mountain crouches a large rock, bearing inscription of "The First Peak of Shenzhen, Elevation: 943.7 meters". The highest peak is called the Great Wutong (Dawutong).

Wutong Mountain is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the modern & international metropolis, not just because of the glory of the highest altitude. 

Wutong Mountain Shrouded in the Mist

Spring of Wutongshan beside the TV Tower at Xiaowutong

Xiaowutong( literally small or shorter Wutong as compared to the highest peak, the Great Wutong) is also one of the most popular hiking destinations. It's where the TV Tower is located, as shown in the above picture.

Wutong Mountain Hiking

Wutong mountain is be one of the best destinations, either for sightseeing, hiking or relaxing and getting close to nature. Below video clip is said to be the scene at the peak point of Wutong mountain in the early morning of Oct. 1, 2021, the first day of China's 7-day long National Day holiday. That means these hundreds of visitors seen here must have been hiking in the dead of night (and more are coming). After all, it is quite tempting to watch the sunrise from the highest point of this metropolis. 

Bustling Early Hikers at the Top of Wutong Mountain, Oct. 1, 2021

Senic Spot #2: Dapeng Fortress

Ticket: Free admission, 7x24 Open

Dapeng fortress is a walled village, also called Dapengsuocheng which means "Garrison Town Guarding Thousand Households", located on the Dapeng (Roc) Peninsula in Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province. It was the place where the Opium War started. Besides, Shenzhen's another name "Pengcheng" (City of Roc) originated from this.

Dapeng Fortress was built in 1394 in the Ming Dynasty as an important coastal defense station. It has a history of over 600 years. The layout of the walled village is approximately trapezoidal, covering an area of about 100,000 square meters. The fortress wall is 6 meters high and 1,200 meters long. There are 654 battlements on the top and horse lanes as well. The fortress has four gates: east, west, south, and north (the north gate was blocked during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty). Since its establishment, Dapeng Fortress has been responsible for the coastal defense security of Shenzhen and Hong Kong. It has repeatedly resisted invasions by Portugal, Japanese pirates and British colonialists. 

Dapeng Fortress Bird View

The magnificent gate tower of Dapengsuo fortress has preserved the original scale, pattern and overall style of the Ming and Qing dynasties' building. 

Time-honored Alley

Senic Spot #3: Meisha Beaches

Ticket: Free admission, Open hours: 7:00-24:00; (Xiaomeisha requires an entry fee of RMB 50 for adults)

Location: Located on the bank of Roc Bay, Shenzhen.

Highlights: Known as the "Oriental Hawaii", it is an ideal place for citizens and foreign tourists to cool off the heat and ride the sea waves.

Landscape display: Meisha includes Great Meisha (Dameisha) and Small Meisha(Xiaomeisha). The sea sand there is yellow and white,  delicate, flat and soft. The beach is like a crescent moon inlaid between the mountains and the sea. There are cultural relics of the Shang Dynasty more than 3000 years ago found on the edge of Dameisha Mountain, and the Spring and Autumn Period relics have been found on the sand dunes.

The Crowded Dameisha Beach

Beautiful Meisha Beach

Senic Spot #4: Yangtai Pinnacle

Ticket: Free admission, 7x24 Open

Yangtai Mountain Forest Park is not as daunting and exhausting as Wutong Mountain, in terms of either elevation or roughness. But it also attracts many tourists and hikers. 

Yangtai Mountain is located in Shiyan, Baoan District, Shenzhen. It is magnificent and beautiful. It has an altitude of 587 meters, the highest peak in the west of Shenzhen. In 2008, "Yangtai Pinnacle" was rated as one of the eight scenic spots in Shenzhen, becoming a good place for Chinese and foreign tourists and the general public for sightseeing, traveling, leisure and fitness.

Senic Spot #5:  the Early Spring of Lotus Mountain

Ticket: Free admission, 7x24 Open

Located at the northern end of the central district of Shenzhen.

Highlights: From the top of the mountain, you can overlook the whole view of the central area.

Landscape display: The mountain is named because it resembles a lotus flower. With a total area of 166 hectares, Lianhua Mountain is the largest public green space in the central area. The Lotus Mountain Park is built with winding paths and green grass. Lianhua Mountain is one of the most important municipal parks in Shenzhen, with rich landscapes and beautiful landscapes. The main landscapes of Lianhua Mountain include artificial lake, kite square, sparse forest grassland, coconut wind forest grassland and leisure tea house. 

Bird View from the top of the Lianhua mountain

When the sky is high and the sky is clear, the vast lawn in Lianhuashan Park becomes an ideal place for flying kites. As the kites rise in the sky, visitors can not only relive the fun of childhood, but also make them feel like a kite, flying happily and freely. 

Senic Spot #6:  Splendid Overseas Chinese Town

Tickets: each theme park charges entry fee separately.

Beside the Shenzhen Bay, is located the small scenic town, the  the Overseas Chinese Town (OCT). Covering an area of 4.8 square kilometers it condenses the civilization and history of thousands of years at home and abroad. Here in OCT, you can"Walk" all across in one day, "travel" all the waters and mountains of the world in one day, and see the customs of 56 ethnic groups of China in one day.

The OCT landscape area boasts the largest, most spectacular, and most profitable theme parks across China so far. These OCT scenic spots include theme parks such as "Splendid China Folk Culture Village", "Window of the World" and "Happy Valley"!

Shenzhen Travel: OCT Theme Parks

Senic Spot #7: Shennan Avenue

Tickets: Free admission, 7x24 Open

 Shennan Avenue is like Beijing's Chang'an Avenue or New York's 5th avenue. It spans across the 3 most prosperous districts of Shenzhen: Luohu, Fu Tian and Nanshan. Shennan Avenue is a mainline of cross-city communication as well as a timeline of the short but brilliant city history.  From east to west, it witnessed Shenzhen sprawling from a humble fishing village, to then Luohu-centered China's experimental Special Economic Zone, up to the currently international metropolis.

Shenzhen Travel: Shennan Avenue

Senic Spot #8: One Street Two Systems

Ticket: Free admission (Obtain Daily Pass on site), Open hours: 09:00 - 18:00

Located in Zhongying Street, Shatoujiao Town, Yantian District.

Highlights: Walking into Zhongying Street, a peculiar feeling of vicissitudes of history and modern prosperity will come to your face at the same time.

Landscape display: The boundary monument of "The Boundary of Sino-British Land X in the 24th Year of Guangxu", carved in 1898, is erected in the center of the street, dividing Sha Tau Kok into two. Sha Tau Kok, hence the name "Zhongying Street". It is still a mark of the dividing line of "one country, two systems". Zhongying Street is famous for its unique political history of "one street, two systems", and there are other rich tourism and cultural resources around it. There are cultural landscapes such as the Zhongying Street History Museum, boundary monument, ancient well, bunker and Jingshi Bell, and folk customs attractions such as Wu's Ancestral Hall, Tin Hau Temple, and Old Streets and Ancient Alleys.

Tips for Foreigners Traveling in China

Tips for Foreigners Traveling in China: 

1. Pay attention to passports and visas. Go to the local police station for filing whenever you visit. In addition, some hotels do not accept foreign guests, so you need to pay attention when booking hotels.

2. Not recommended at a time when the Covid pandemic is still not fully eliminated. Because after arriving in China, you need to be quarantined for at least 14 days, and accept the nucleic acid test.

3. You cannot use Google Maps, Youtube, Twitter, etc., you can download the VPN in advance. At the same time, it is recommended to download Mafengwo or other travel Apps to find travel guides. To book air tickets or high-speed trains, you can use Ctrip, Zhixing train tickets, download Baidu maps to mark travel locations, navigation, and taxis. WeChat and Alipay can be used for payment. Short-distance bicycles (for cities only) can be downloaded mobike. 

4. China is too big. If the travel time is less than a week, it is recommended to check around Beijing and Shanghai. If it is more than 1 week, you can arrange to check around the big city or change the area. If it is more than 2 weeks, just choose There are too many, it is recommended to refer to the 5A scenic spot for selection (the Baidu map has a tourist map in the layer, you can refer to it). But it is not recommended to tour the country unless there is enough time. 

In addition, some areas, such as some scenic spots in Beijing, require reservations 1 day in advance. 

5. All the major public museums in China are free of charge (some also require advance reservation), it is recommended to check it out. 

6. There is no shortage of food, accommodation, transportation, travel, shopping, and entertainment. It is recommended to hike the mountains in the morning, play in the water in the afternoon, and eat delicious food in the evening. For food, please refer to the App Dianping and choose those with a score of 4.5 or more, which is more reliable than Michelin.