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Shenzhen, on the Hong Kong border in Guangdong, grew from a fishing district into a modern city of towers, parks and technology.

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Until 1980, Shenzhen was a county of farms and fishing villages on the border with Hong Kong; then it became one of China's first special economic zones and grew into a city of skyscrapers, among them the Ping An Finance Centre, one of the tallest buildings in the world. Parks and wide boulevards run through the centre, and Lianhuashan Park, a hill with a statue of Deng Xiaoping, gives a view over the towers.

Culture is a surprise here: the OCT Loft art district occupies old factory buildings, Dafen village built a trade painting oil copies of famous works, and the Shenzhen Museum shows the city's history. UNESCO named Shenzhen a City of Design in 2008. The Dapeng Peninsula to the east has fishing villages, hiking and sandy beaches, and Hong Kong is a short rail ride across the border.

Migrants have brought food from every province, but Cantonese dim sum, roast goose and seafood hold a central place, and Hakka dishes appear in the old villages. Lychees ripen in early summer. The climate is subtropical, with mild winters and hot, humid summers, and autumn is the clearest season.

  • Free cancellation on 89% of experiences
  • Day trips to Hong Kong

Top experiences in Shenzhen

Day trips from Shenzhen

8

Guided tours in Shenzhen

75

Walking and bike tours in Shenzhen

5

Food and drink experiences in Shenzhen

11

Shore excursions from Shenzhen

6

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Questions about Shenzhen

What is there to do in Shenzhen?
We list 137 experiences in Shenzhen. The largest groups are city tours (43), day trips (9), attraction tickets (5).
What is the most popular experience in Shenzhen?
By number of traveller reviews it is "Shenzhen Tech Tour: Explore the Future", rated 5.0 out of 5 from 165 reviews.
How long do tours and tickets in Shenzhen take?
The typical experience in Shenzhen lasts about 5.5 hours; the middle half run between 2.5 hours and 8 hours.
Can I cancel a booking in Shenzhen?
The operator lists free cancellation on 90% of the 137 experiences we hold for Shenzhen. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.

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