Good places to visit in Shenzhen|8 free check-in attractions Yangmeikeng/Xiaokamakura/Gankeng/Yantian Beach
Shenzhen is one of the key tourist destinations in the Greater Bay Area. It has changed a lot compared to the past. In the past, people would go to Futian for massage and karaoke in Shenzhen. Later, the check-in craze emerged, and a large number of literary and artistic coffee shops sprang up. If you haven’t been to Shenzhen for a while, you need to pay attention to the following 8 free attractions!
1) Guanhu Village
Guanhu Village in Shenzhen is known as "Little Kamakura". Its numerous homestays and the intersection close to Kamakura Station have attracted many netizens to check in and take photos. In addition, opposite the Kwun Hu Village Beach is the Tap Mun and Anaconda Bay areas of Hong Kong, which is a great place to enjoy tranquility.
Address: Guanhu, Dapeng New District, Shenzhen
Transportation: Take bus E11 near Luohu Stadium/Liantang Station to Kwai Chung Bus Station, then transfer to bus B956 to Guanhu Village Entrance.
2) Yangmeikeng
Yangmeikeng is known as one of the best beaches in Shenzhen, with unbeatable sea views and a relaxing coastal road, making it a paradise for photography enthusiasts. The nearby Luzui Villa is even more beautiful, where you can enjoy the sunset.
Address: Nan'ao Street, Longgang District, Shenzhen
Transportation: Take bus E11 near Luohu Stadium/Liantang Station to the final stop, Nan'ao Subdistrict Office Station, and transfer to bus M274 to Yangmeikeng.
3) Gankeng Hakka Town
Because of its ancient charm and many snacks, it is also known as the Shenzhen version of Lijiang. It is a tourist destination with Hakka charm, folk festivals, and intangible cultural heritage protection, integrating culture, leisure, and ecology.
Address: Gankeng Hakka Town, Buji Street, Longgang District, Shenzhen
Metro: Line 10, Gankeng Station, Exit B
4) Yantian Beach Boardwalk
The unbeatable sea view is the perfect place for netizens to come and enjoy the sea breeze and leisure time. You can check in and take photos at the Lighthouse Library, which is quiet and comfortable.
Location: The coastal boardwalk on the west side of the port in Yantian District, Shenzhen City, starts from the Ancient Pagoda Park on Zhongying Street in the west and ends at Xiaomeisha Park in the east.
Metro: Line 8, Haishan Station, Exit B
5) Qingshuihe Old Railway Station
In the past, the direct train from Hong Kong to Guangzhou had a green body. Although time has passed and the old train is no longer there, it is still a good place for nostalgia.
Address: Qingshuihe 1st Road, Luohu District, Shenzhen (next to Shenzhen Jinyuan Building)
Metro: Line 3, Caopu Station, Exit D3
6) Happy Harbor
Here is the largest Ferris wheel in Shenzhen, which is 128 meters high. There are also 28 ellipsoidal space capsules, restaurants with different cuisines, coffee shops, bookstores, etc. It is a great place to relax.
Address: No. 8, Baoxing Road, Haiwang Community, Xin'an Street, Bao'an District, Shenzhen
Metro: Exit D of Xin'an Subway Station on Line 1, Exit A of Linhai Subway Station on Line 5, Exit B of Bao'an Station on Line 11
7) Dafen Oil Painting Village
China's No. 1 oil painting village is suitable for people who like art and painting to create. Some Hong Kong art dealers even developed their own oil painting industry here, which later became a workshop for oil painters. Internet users can not only watch oil paintings being painted on site, but also purchase and order oil paintings.
Address: Dafen Village, Buji Street, Longgang District, Shenzhen
Metro: Line 3, Dafen Station, Exit A1
8) Wutong Mountain National Forest Park
The main peak of Wutong Mountain, Da Wutong, is the highest peak in Shenzhen, also known as "The First Peak of Pengcheng". It is 943.7 meters high. From the mountain you can overlook Shenzhen and see Hong Kong in the distance. There are 6 main regular hiking routes on the mountain, with varying levels of difficulty. With beautiful scenery and convenient transportation, it is one of the popular places for tourists to climb mountains.
【Xiutong Road】
Subway: Subway Line 8, Shenzhen Foreign Language School Station
Bus: Take M444 or M465 and get off at Mid-Levels Bus Terminal. Walk about 5 minutes to the destination.
【Wutongshan National Forest Park】
Address: No. 2076, Luosha Road, Liantang Street, Luohu District, Shenzhen