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Asia China Shenzhen Do & See Overseas Chinese Town / 东部华侨城

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Overseas Chinese Town / 东部华侨城

The guide was updated: 2021-10-03

Overseas Chinese Town is a cluster of scenic and entertaining spots, including, most notably, Shenzhen's 4 famous theme parks: Splendid China, Window of the World, Chinese Folk Culture Village, and Happy Valley. It is a perfect day-trip destination for families and groups of friends. Some of the highlights include the longest log flum ride in China, an all-glass transparent observation deck, as well as various kinds of scenic artificial gardens and architecture, some recreating original European buildings.

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Address: OCT Tourist Park, Yantian District, Shenzhen
Opening hours: 9h30 - 17h30
Website: www.octeast.com/en/
Phone: +86 755 8888 9888

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Overseas Chinese Town / 东部华侨城

Overseas Chinese Town / 东部华侨城

Overseas Chinese Town is a cluster of scenic and entertaining spots, including, most notably, Shenzhen's 4 famous theme parks: Splendid China, Window of the World, Chinese Folk Culture Village, and Happy Valley. It is a perfect day-trip destination for families and groups of friends. Some of the highlights include the longest log flum ride in China, an all-glass transparent observation deck, as well as various kinds of scenic artificial gardens and architecture, some recreating original European buildings.

Window Of The World / 世界之窗

Window Of The World / 世界之窗

The Window of the World is a microcosm of the world’s most famous landmarks. You can visit over 130 models including the Eiffel Tower, the pyramids, Cambodia’s Angkor Wat and more, all in only one afternoon. A wide range of festivals is held here throughout the year, like the Beer Festival in the summer and Dance Festival in winter.

Wutong Mountain / 梧桐山

Wutong Mountain / 梧桐山

One of the most popular activities among locals is hiking the Wutong Mountain. You can choose different trails depending on your fitness level. It is a refreshing experience to see breathtaking views, extending as far as Hong Kong on a sunny day. There is also a botanical garden and the most prosperous temple in Shenzhen - Hongfa.

Splendid China Folk Village / 锦绣中华民俗村

Splendid China Folk Village / 锦绣中华民俗村

This theme park with a scale map of China’s most famous landmarks covers 30 hectares. Xian’s terracotta army, Sichuan’s Leshan Buddha and of course the Great Wall are all here. It may give you a few more ideas of places to visit beyond the classic Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven of a China tour. Moreover, you can also get a to know various cultures and customs of all the 55 minority ethnic groups in China.

Dapeng Fortress / 大鹏所城

Dapeng Fortress / 大鹏所城

The 600-year-old fortress, located approximately a 90 minute trip from Shenzhen centre, retains much of its original character including a walled military village and forts for protecting residents from pirates. In 2007, it was classified as UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Mangrove Nature Reserve / 红树林自然保护区

Mangrove Nature Reserve / 红树林自然保护区

Shenzhen Mangrove is a seaside park, which contains an ideal bird sanctuary and habitat for migratory birds along the East Asia-Australasia Flyway. The park is a popular spot among locals for enjoying the sea view, chatting and playing cards over the weekends,

Di Wang Building / 地王大厦

Di Wang Building / 地王大厦

Taking the lift to the observation deck on the 68th floor will only take you 50 seconds. From there, you can get an impressive panorama of the ever-expanding city of Shenzhen on the one side, and glance at the view of Hong Kong on the other side. This used to be the highest building of Shenzhen and set a world record of construction speed with 2.5 days per floor. It serves as testament to the high-speed development of Shenzhen.

Lizhi Park / 荔枝公园

Lizhi Park / 荔枝公园

Lizhi Park is relaxing space with lush green lawns and beautiful lakes. You can enjoy the amazing views by taking a boat along the lake. This is also a common gathering spot for cultural events held in Shenzhen. The park sees interest groups gather every weekend: you can find the English corner, traditional opera lovers' group, a Tai chi group and other kinds of organised thematic groups gather in this park.

Chung Ying Street / 中英街

Chung Ying Street / 中英街

This 250-metre long, 4-meter wide street is certainly one of the most interesting ways to cross from Hong Kong to Shekou town in Shenzhen. One side of the street literally belongs to Hong Kong, and the other to Mainland China. If you are interested in understanding the story behind, Chung Ying Street Historical Museum is here for you depicting its history. This is also an ideal place for shopping, for all the products here are tax-free. However, it is reported that this place has a lot of fake goods so it is advised to be careful when shopping. A specific entrance permit is needed which you can get at the entrance for 15 RMB.

Shenzhen Museum / 深圳博物馆

Shenzhen Museum / 深圳博物馆

Not only can you enjoy a multitude of calligraphy pieces, but also understand the brief history of Shenzhen by visiting varied exhibition halls, including Beginning of the City, Marine Economy, an Important Strategic Town on Coastal Defense and Ancient Immigration.

OCT Harbor / 欢乐海岸

OCT Harbor / 欢乐海岸

OCT Harbour is an emerging hot spot for leisure, dining, and shopping. It consists of modern exhibitions, art galleries, shopping malls, an aquarium, an open-air theatre, an IMAX cinema, restaurants and an artificial beach. You can enjoy varied entertainment and the breathtaking view of of Shenzhen's skyline.

He Xiangning Art Museum / 何香凝美术馆

He Xiangning Art Museum / 何香凝美术馆

He Xiangning Art Museum was named after a highly regarded female painter. The central government constructed the art gallery to represent the traditions and culture of the Chinese people. The museum holds regular exhibitions displaying artwork by various contemporary artists.

Dameisha Beach

Dameisha Beach

Dameisha Beach is an exceptional beach, waters washing over it warm virtually all year round. You can also enjoy spectacular panoramic views of encircling mountains and Hong Kong from a distance. During the summer time, it’s a great place to enjoy swimming, horse riding, parasailing and other kinds of water sports.

Design Society

Design Society

Located near the Shuiwantou Bay, Design Society is China's first center dedicated to culture and design. Working in collaboration with London's Victoria & Albert Museum, this art center aims to be not only a platform to showcase cutting edge design, but also to foster the thriving design scene in Southern China. The building in itself and its lush roof garden is already worth the trip.

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