Introduction of Shenzhen

Shenzhen is located in the very south of Guangdong Province. Overlooking Hong Kong to the south and bordering Kowloon, this area is commonly referred to as Hong Kong's "backyard". Although the population of the city is about 5 million, only 1.5 million people are legally registered permanent residents. The remainder are a bizarre mixture of businessmen, investors and illegal immigrants, all here in an attempt to get a share in the Special Economic Zone’s wealth. The area is actually divided into three parts, the Special Economic Zone , Shenzhen City and Shenzhen County. Virtually all the action is situated around the SEZ which is the business and financial heart of the city and the reason why most visitors come to Shenzhen. 

Main attractions in Shenzhen

Window on the World

Window on the World is one of three professional Entertainment complexes in Shenzhen. The Window on the World, Splendid China and the China Folk Culture Village are all located close to each other near the Shekou ferry terminal. This fun place is a collection of famous world sites in miniature. If you don't have time to visit the Eiffel Tower in Paris , the Taj Mahal in Dehli or the Pyramids, then you can see them all (in mini) here in an afternoon! The miniature Niagara Falls are more than 80 meters wide and over 10 meters deep and the noise of the water rushing here is deafening. The collection is divided into various parts based on continents and nations and there are a total of 118 scenic spots here from throughout the world. There are also restaurants and bars here on the International Street where you can sample food and drink from France, Germany, Italy, Austria, Russia, Japan, Thailand, and Korea. There are some tourist shops here too, selling all kinds of souvenirs from destinations throughout the world.

China Folk Culture Villages

 Situated by the picturesque Shenzhen Bay and adjacent to "Splendid China", the village is a museum of China's 55 ethnic groups with their distinctive architecture, customs and exotic flavor.

Twenty-four life-size ethnic villages present various ethnic flavors from Beijing's courtyards and wooden archway to spectacular buildings of the Miao, Dong, Yao, Jingpo ethnic groups. From the wooded Banyans in Xishuangbanna to slender Suzhou bridges and mystery Lijiang houses, you can get a general idea about China's ethnic groups in just half a day. Spectacular rocks and gushing waterfalls enhance the scenery. Visitors can participate in ethnic festive carnivals, observe the grandiose parade and taste ethnic delicacies as well.

Nan’ao Bay

The seafood from Nan'ao Bay is exceptionally fresh and tasty and this is a great area to sample some more unusual sea creatures! The sea here is teeming with rare sea animals including abalone and sea urchin. This is also a pleasant district to wander and explore. The atmosphere is lively and vibrant as the fish arrives in huge nets from ships and is thrown onto the docks and most of the residents here survive on the income they make from the sea. The beach here is pleasant too and the bay looks over to Hong Kong only 1,000 meters across the water.

Splendid China 

Situated at Overseas Chinese Town in Shenzhen Special Economic Zone, Splendid China spreads over 450 mu of land. Its miniature scenic area, rich and comprehensive, is a most lively replica of China, reflecting long-standing history, brilliant culture, art and ancient architecture, as well as the customs and habits of 56 nationalities in China. It is divided into a Scenic Spot Area and a Comprehensive Service Area. About a hundred scenic wonders are arranged in the Scenic Spot Area including the Great Wall, life-size Terra Cotta Figures of Soldiers and Horses of Qinling Mausoleum.

In addition, you can see many of the world's "mosts" here:

1.The world's most ancient stone arch bridge, Zhaozhou Bridge; 
2. The astronomical observatory, Ancient Star-Observatory; 
3. The wooden pagoda, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda; 
4. The world's biggest palace and Buddha statue, the Imperial Palace and Leshan Grand Buddha Statue; 
5. The largest imperial garden, "the garden of all gardens", Yuanmingyuan; 
6. The world's longest fresco, Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes; 
7. The world's most splendid building located at the highest land above sea level, Potala Paiacel; 
8. The world's most wonderful Karst landscape, the Stone Forest; 
9. The world's most steep peaks, Mt. Huangshan; 
10. One of the world s biggest waterfalls, Huangguoshu Falls.

Besides the famous pagodas, temples, towers and grottoes with an infinite variety of beauty and charm, local houses with rich and colorful ethnic customs are all found here. Other well-known sights here are the solemn and dignified Huangdi Tomb, the Mausoleum of Genghis Khan, the Ming Tombs, and Dr. Sun Yet-sen's Mausoleum and many more.

Traveling at Splendid China for just one day, you will acquire an understanding of history of five thousand years.

Climate in Shenzhen

The climate in Shenzhen is fairly similar to that of Hong Kong and temperatures here can be almost subtropical with intense summer heat and lots of rain! The summers here are exceptionally long, running for about six months and temperatures can reach 35 degrees C.  The winters in this city are much more bearable however, and temperatures rarely drop below 10 degrees C. August and September are the best seasons to visit when the temperature is pleasant and the days are long. Shenzhen has abundant rainfall particularly during May to September so make sure you bring your umbrella!