Shenzhen Observatory | A place recommended by National Geographic (with guide).

| A place recommended by National Geographic (with guide). 📍What to do in Shenzhen? You should definitely visit Shenzhen Observatory with your friends! It is a comprehensive observation base integrating astronomical observation, meteorological observation, marine observation, academic research, and science education. You can watch the sunrise 🌅 and sunset 🌇, the starry sky 🌃 and the sea 🌊. You can also check in at the popular seaside plank road and walk through a section of the Dongxi Chong route to reach Xichong No. 4 Beach 🏖️. National Geographic is right! . 🔄Travel route: . ❤️Reserved route: Route 🅰️: Take the shuttle bus from the beach → Get off at P1 of the observatory → Enter the observatory with a voucher → Upper section of the popular plank road → Take the shuttle bus at P1 of the observatory to leave. . Route 🅱️: Take the shuttle bus from the beach → Get off at P1 of the observatory → Enter the observatory with a voucher → Upper section of the popular plank road → Lower section of the popular plank road → Head west along the coast to reach the Nanmentou parking lot. . 💔Unreserved route: Route 🆎: Take the shuttle bus from the beach → Get off at P1 of the observatory → Lower section of the popular plank road → Return the same way or head west along the coast to reach the Nanmentou parking lot. . ⚠️Some travel tips: 1️⃣Reservation is required. Reservations for Tuesday to Sunday of the week are open at 10:00 am every Monday. The number of places is limited, with 150 people in the morning and afternoon (set an alarm clock, as they are usually gone in seconds). 2️⃣If you can't make a reservation, don't worry, the lower section of the plank road is free to visit. 3️⃣Be sure to choose a sunny day to visit, as rainy days are not recommended. 4️⃣Bring some water to replenish energy and apply sunscreen. The plank road is exposed to the sun with no shade. 5️⃣The shuttle bus up the mountain costs CNY 10 per person per trip and takes 5 minutes; you can also walk up the mountain, which takes about 35 minutes. . 🏞Attraction: Shenzhen Observatory 🚗Transportation: Drive to Xichong Beach No. 4 Beach, and follow the signs to the observatory parking lot. You will see the shuttle bus up the mountain when you leave the parking lot. 🎫Ticket: Free (reservation required for some areas) 🅿️Parking: Charged by time ⏰Opening hours of the reservation area: Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-12:00, 14:30-17:30, last entry at 11:30 am and 17:00 pm, closed on Monday. . Shenzhen travel guide丨Where to go in Shenzhen on weekends丨My private travel route丨Autumn travel notes丨Shenzhen Observatory丨National Geographic