Travel Guide

The Shenzhen Civic Center is a government building in Shenzhen, China, located within the Futian Central Business District. It cost 2.172 billion RMB to build. This civic building is a core part of the overall master plan for Shenzhen's Futian Central District and "focuses on traditional Asian themes and traditions." The entire urban plan is based on a central axis that extends 2 kilometers from Lianhua Mountain in the north, passes through the Civic Center, and reaches the Convention and Exhibition Center in the south. The total land area of the master plan is approximately 100 city blocks, and the total planned building area is "5 times that of the original World Trade Center towers." The building's roof spans 486 meters and is 154 meters wide. The building is 84.7 meters high and covers an area of 200,000 square meters. The Civic Center building is a multi-functional public building, housing government offices, with one tower dedicated to a Science and Technology Museum focused on technological manufacturing in the Shenzhen region, and the other tower housing a conference center and auditorium. The building also features large shaded areas designed to protect visitors and staff from harsh weather and summer heat. It is often used as a popular vantage point for various celebrations, drone shows, and LED light shows. Nearby, there are also indoor gardens and extensive parks for pedestrians.

Window of the World, Shenzhen is a theme park located in the western part of Shenzhen, China, covering an area of 48 hectares (118 acres). It features miniature replicas of approximately 130 famous tourist attractions from around the world. The 108-meter (354-foot) tall Eiffel Tower replica within the park is its iconic landmark. World wonders like the Pyramids and the Taj Mahal are within easy reach, forming the park's unique charm. As of 2025, Window of the World attracts over 3.25 million visitors annually.

The Shenzhen Ping An Finance Center Cloud Top Observation Deck is located on the 116th floor of the Ping An Finance Center, Shenzhen's tallest building. It is a high-altitude tourist attraction integrating sightseeing, entertainment, culture, and creativity. Here, visitors can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of Shenzhen, gaze towards Hong Kong, and feel the pulse of urban development. The observation deck also features a high-tech interactive experience zone, specialty theme shops, and a cafe, offering a unique cloud-top leisure experience.

Wutong Mountain is located at the junction of Luohu and Yantian districts in Shenzhen, China. It is the highest peak in Shenzhen, with an elevation of 943.7 meters, and is also the source of the Shenzhen River. Wutong Mountain is a national urban scenic area, featuring integrated landscapes of mountains, sea, lakes, and cities. It offers panoramic views of Shenzhen and Hong Kong. Its main functions include ecological and scenic resource protection, popular science research, and leisure tourism. The main attractions of Wutong Mountain are its two main peaks, Big Wutong and Small Wutong, with Big Wutong being the highest peak in Shenzhen.

Splendid China Folk Village is a theme park in Shenzhen, China, comprising two areas: Splendid China Miniature Park and China Folk Culture Village. The park is themed around China's history, culture, art, ancient architecture, and customs, condensing famous attractions and ethnic customs from across China. Over 100 main attractions are miniaturized within the park, arranged according to the layout of a Chinese map, with most attractions scaled down to a 1:15 ratio. The park also hosts various performances showcasing Chinese historical events and ethnic cultures.

Shenzhen Safari Park is China's first free-range zoo, located by Xili Lake in Shenzhen, covering an area of 1.2 square kilometers. The park houses over 300 species and more than 10,000 animals, including rare and endangered species such as giant pandas and South China tigers. The zoo opened on September 28, 1993.

White Cut Chicken is a type of Cantonese roasted meat (siu mei), but unlike most siu mei, it is not roasted. Instead, it is cooked by poaching or slow-cooking in chicken broth. It is common in the cultures of Southern China (including Guangdong, Fujian, and Hong Kong) and Hawaii (where it is known as cold ginger chicken).

Beef Chow Fun is one of the classic Cantonese dishes, made by stir-frying beef, ho fun (rice noodles), and bean sprouts over high heat. It is commonly found in teahouses and cha chaan tengs (Hong Kong-style cafes) in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and overseas.

Yang Zhi Gan Lu is a modern Hong Kong-style dessert, typically consisting of diced mango, pomelo, sago, coconut milk, and milk. It can be found in many Chinese restaurants and dessert shops in Hong Kong, and is also common in Singapore, Malaysia, Guangdong, Taiwan, and Papua New Guinea. Over time, this dessert has evolved into many different variations; for example, it can be used as a flavor for other desserts and beverages.

Changfen, also known as steamed changfen or zhuchangfen (pig intestine noodles), is a Cantonese dish originating from Guangdong Province in southern China, often served as a snack, main meal, or dim sum. It is a roll made from thin sheets of wide shahe fen (rice noodles), typically filled with shrimp, beef, vegetables, or other ingredients. It is served drizzled with seasoned soy sauce, sometimes with char siu sauce. When served without filling, this rice noodle is also called zhuchangfen, literally meaning 'pig intestine noodles,' referring to its shape resembling pig intestines. In Guangzhou, people call this dish 'la chang' because it is a hand-pulled rice noodle roll.

Shao Mai is a traditional Chinese dumpling, primarily filled with minced pork. In Cantonese cuisine, it is often served as a dim sum snack, accompanied by soy sauce. Besides its spread in overseas Chinese communities, variations of Shao Mai can also be found in Japan, Southeast Asia, and South America.

Egg tart is a type of custard tart commonly found in Cantonese cuisine, originating from the English custard tart and the Portuguese pastel de nata. It consists of an outer pastry crust and a filling of egg custard, often served in dim sum restaurants, Chinese bakeries, and Hong Kong-style tea restaurants.