Shenzhen's Best Spots for Kids

Directly accessible from the Shenzhen Bay Park Station (Exit E) on Metro Line 9, Happy Coast offers a plethora of kid-friendly activities. It's perfect for multiple visits, with 1-2 attractions to explore each time. 🔴 Ocean Dream Pavilion 📍 Located on the west side of the 2nd floor of Happy Coast Shopping Center ❤️ This place features small marine animals like rays, sea turtles, jellyfish, and tropical fish. Daytime shows are great for kids, while the night sessions are cheaper but mainly for photo ops. 🔴 Pipi Kingdom Happy Ship 📍 Located in the Atrium 1 on the ground floor of Happy Coast Shopping Center ❤️ A three-story pirate ship suitable for outdoor climbing and exploration even on rainy days. Kids are accompanied by coaches throughout, so parents can relax. 🔴 Cave Exploration Workshop 📍 Happy Coast Shopping Center L2 ❤️ A 2000-square-meter cave adventure park with 8 themed caves, each offering unique challenges. It's a bit tiring for moms, though. 🔴 Lilliput Family Restaurant 📍 Happy Coast Shopping Center 1st floor ❤️ A dreamy family restaurant with delicious food and fun activities like ball pits, a carousel, a mini kitchen, a supermarket, a dressing room, and a dessert house. 🔴 Nick Play Time 📍 Happy Coast Qushui Bay Building 2, 2-2B (next to the cinema) ❤️ Features four major cartoon IPs: Paw Patrol, SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. There are daily live Paw Patrol fan meet-and-greets. 🔴 Water Show Theater ❤️ The 'Deep Blue Secret' show runs every night from 8:00-8:30 PM, except Mondays. The 30-minute performance ends with a 5-minute fireworks display that can be viewed for free from across the water. 🔴 Xingye Coconut Beach ❤️ A hidden 'Little Bali' within Happy Coast, featuring half beach and half coconut grove. It's perfect for family gatherings and birthday parties. 🔴 Mangrove Seaside Ecological Park ❤️ Located across from Happy Coast, this coastal park is part of Shenzhen Bay Park. It offers a free coconut grove beach playground for kids and a chance to see migratory birds and Hong Kong Island across the mudflats.