Shenzhen 3-Day Tour
Must-Visit Classics: Theme Parks + Tech Shopping + Beach Night Views
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Shenzhen Happy Valley + Window of the World + Splendid China Folk Village
Shenzhen Happy Valley
Shenzhen Happy Valley is located in Nanshan District, Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, China. It is the first Happy Valley theme park launched by OCT Group, opened in 1998. The park covers an area of 350,000 square meters and consists of nine major themed areas, including Spanish Square, Magic Castle, Adventure Mountain, Gold Mine Town, Shangri-La Forest, Sunshine Coast, Hurricane Bay, Maya Water Park, and Happy Time. Maya Water Park is open annually from May to October, themed around Mayan civilization. Outside the park, there is a Happy Line sightseeing train station. Recently, there have been accidents involving amusement rides, and the park conducts irregular safety inspections or adjusts opening hours. It is recommended to check official announcements before visiting.
Window of the World, Shenzhen
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.
Splendid China Folk Village
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.
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Huaqiangbei Electronics Market + Dongmen Pedestrian Street + Shenzhen Museum
Huaqiangbei Electronics World Metropolis 100 Market (Huaqiangbei Pedestrian Street Store)
Huaqiangbei Electronics World Metropolis 100 Market is located at SEG Plaza, No. 1002 Huaqiangbei Road, Futian District, Shenzhen City. It is one of the largest electronics markets in the world, known as "China's Silicon Valley" and "Hardware Silicon Valley." It gathers a wide variety of electronic products and components, making it a paradise for electronics enthusiasts and professionals. The market houses numerous shopping malls, with approximately 38,000 merchants, famous for selling low-priced electronic products. Most of China's smartphones originate from here. The area boasts convenient transportation, with Shenzhen Metro Line 1 Huaqiang Road Station, Line 2 and Line 7 Huaqiangbei Station, and Line 3 and Line 7 Huaxin Station.
Dongmen Commercial Pedestrian Street
Dongmen Commercial Pedestrian Street, also known as 'Dongmen Old Street,' boasts over three hundred years of history, making it one of Shenzhen's oldest commercial districts and an important shopping and leisure center. It gathers numerous malls, shops, and restaurants, offering a wide variety of goods and delicacies, deeply loved by local residents and tourists. In 1999, Dongmen Commercial Street underwent a pedestrian street renovation, enhancing the shopping experience. It's worth noting that the first McDonald's in mainland China opened here in October 1990.
Shenzhen Museum Jintian Road Branch (History and Folklore)
The Shenzhen Museum is a comprehensive modern museum with a total construction area of 37,000 square meters and an exhibition area of 18,000 square meters. It houses over 20,000 historical and cultural relics, most of which originate from Shenzhen. The Shenzhen Museum consists of four branches: the Shenzhen Museum of Ancient Art on Tongxin Road, the Shenzhen Museum of History and Folklore at the Civic Center (also known as the Jintian Road Branch), the Shenzhen Reform and Opening-up Exhibition Hall within the Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning, and the Former Headquarters of the Dongjiang Column Memorial Hall in Luohu District. The Shenzhen Reform and Opening-up Exhibition Hall showcases China's economic reforms that began in the 1980s. Exhibits include items from Deng Xiaoping's 1992 Southern Tour, such as the 'Feiyan' brand shovel he used to plant trees in Shenzhen, office supplies and furniture from his hotel room, and the white Toyota van he rode in to tour the city.
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Shenzhen Bay Park + Sea World + Ping An Finance Centre Free Sky Observatory
Shenzhen Bay Park
Shenzhen Bay Park is an urban coastal park stretching along Shenzhen's coastline, spanning Nanshan and Futian districts. Covering an area of 108.07 hectares (267.0518 acres), the park has attracted approximately 12 million visitors annually since its opening in 2011, making it one of Shenzhen's most popular urban parks. It consists of two parts: Shenzhen Bay Coastal Leisure Belt and Shenzhen Mangrove Seashore Ecological Park. The park is renowned for its mangroves and habitats for numerous endangered bird species, making it an excellent spot for birdwatching. The park stretches 13 kilometers along Binhai Avenue and Binhe Avenue, featuring walking and cycling paths, and is divided into over a dozen themed areas, including Zhongwan Yuehai Plaza, Haiyun Garden, Bailu Slope, Beiwang Lugang, Xiaoshan Hill, Universiade Torch Tower, Liuhua Hill, Crescent Valley, Sunrise Theater, Tidal Wetland, Wedding Plaza, Guanhai Trestle Bridge, and Haifeng Sports Plaza, among others. Among these, the Universiade Torch Tower, standing 26 meters tall, became a new urban landmark after Shenzhen hosted the 2011 Summer Universiade. Motor vehicles are prohibited within the park.
Sea World
Sea World is located in Shekou, Nanshan District, Shenzhen. It is an international coastal leisure area centered around the 'Minghua Ship', integrating dining, entertainment, shopping, and art. The area features large shopping malls, a cultural and art center, a musical fountain, and various exotic restaurants, making it an important tourist landmark and nightlife hub in Shenzhen.
Shenzhen Ping An Finance Center Cloud Top Observation Deck
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.
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