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A serene seashore city set at the foot of the mountains, Shenzhen boasts
of a rich resource for tourist attractions with more than its share of
tourist spots and historical sights sure to tweak the curiosity and
interest of visitors to its shores.
Shenzhen is a newly emerging immigrant city. With a culture that is
markedly different from the traditional culture seen in other cities. It
is the transformation and activation of inland culture and the
absorption and fusion of foreign culture oriented toward Hong Kong.
Unique geological and cultural environment of Shenzhen has created
Shenzhen culture featuring openness, tolerance and innovation.
What to See:
 Splendid
China Park, Shenzhen
Splendid China, spreading over an area of 30 hectares, is the largest
miniature park in the world. Eighty-four replicas of typical Chinese
ancient buildings, natural landscapes and folk dwellings, which reflect
the Chinese history and culture of 5000 years, have been constructed on
a scale of 1:15. Among them are the Great Wall of China, the Imperial
Palace, the Temple of Confucius, the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River
and the like. It provides park visitors with that vision of skimming
through the Chinese history at every step and touring around China in
one day.
 China
Folk Culture Village, Shenzhen
A sister park of Splendid China, the China Folk Culture Village is a
large cultural attraction where folk art, folk customs and folk
dwellings are on display. Occupying an area of 18 hectares, it is
composed of 24 life-size ethnic villages representing 56 nationalities
of China. Visitors are able to get some knowledge of the Chinese ethnic
architectural styles, appreciate folk song and dance demonstrations
while joining with the artists in their performances and in the making
of folk artifacts.
During the daytime, you can experience the exciting Dragon Boat Race,
the breathtaking Knife-Pole Festival and the joyful Water-Splashing
Festival. In the evening, the grand evening show and China Folk Carnival
Parade given by 500 ethnic performers will lead you into a fantastic
world.
 Window
of the World, Shenzhen
Window of the World is another attraction that ranks really high on most
tourist itineraries when visiting Shenzhen. Occupying an area of 48
hectares, it is composed of 118 magnificent attractions set up on
different scales from 1:1 to 1:100. The Windows features the world
wonders, historic sites, scenic spots, natural landscapes, folk
dwellings and customs, and world-renowned sculptures and paintings. The
attractions have been meticulously designed and constructed, among the
most magnificent of which are the 108-meter-high Eiffel Tower, the
Niagara Falls, and the 108 stone pillars and the 1680-square-meter
relief walls delineating the human evolution. The exotic evening show
and parade performed by artists from both China and abroad highlight the
carnival night.
 Minsk
World, Shenzhen
Dismissed by the Russian navy, USSR aircraft carrier Minsk is part of a
military theme park, the only of its kind in China and even in the
world. The Minsk World is a complex that serves sightseeing, scientific
education and national defense education purposes. Situated at the
seaside of Shatoujiao town in Yantian district, the park is in the
vicinity of the famous Zhongying Street. The park consists of two
aircraft carriers and a plaza on land. The renovated vessel displays its
original artillery, command systems, torpedo and missile launching
facilities, as well as the living rooms for officers and soldiers.
 Shenzhen
Museum, Shenzhen
Shenzhen Museum is located in the center of downtown, facing Central
Shennan Road and adjacent to Lychee Park, SEZ Newspaper Building, and
News and Culture Center. It is a comprehensive, multifunctional modern
museum. The entire facility consists of an 8,000 square meter exhibition
area, 2,500 square meter office space, 1,500 square meter storage space,
and a 350 square meter audio/video room. The center hall can exhibit
large item and has international-standard exhibit units.
The building is designed in old castle-style, four-story, close
structure with 3 elevators. Permanent exhibitions include "Ancient
Shenzhen", "Recent Shenzhen", "Shenzhen Today" plus several series in
"Contemporary Masters of Painting and Calligraphy", "Guizhou Folk
Festivals and Culture", etc.. In addition, the museum put on various
displays of items every year on culture relics, history, science and
technology, culture, and art.
 Xiaomeisha
Seashore Area
Located to the east of Shatoujiao town in Yantian district, the Dameisha
Promenade and Xiaomeisha Beach Resort are known for their picturesque
sea views. Lined with coconut trees, Dameisha boasts fine sand, long
beaches and crystal clear water. Xiaomeisha features a collection of
sculptures that add beauty to the seaside and offers relaxing musical
performances and variety shows. The aquarium there showcases preserved
specimens of nearly one hundred shark species. Visitors can also have a
great time at the funny performances by dolphins and sea lions.
 Shenzhen
Bay Grand Hotel
Standing on Shenzhen Bay, the 308-room hotel is a 4-star resort, with
lush gardens full of subtropical flowers, shadowy coconut trees and
greens. It has a lovely irregular swimming pool constructed as if it
occurs natural.
Together with the tennis courts, they will make you feel fresh and
revitalized while you are enjoying a relaxing holiday here. The hotel
has both Chinese and Western food restaurants, ready to serve you
cuisine of various kinds.
 Happy
Valley
Happy Valley, open to the public in 1998, is an amusement park appealing
to the Chinese people. It is composed of a water park and a dry park.
Featuring exciting and thrilling rides fit for both teenagers and
families with kids, it combines cultural themes with amusement
facilities. The Space Shot, Raft River Ride of Old Gold Mine, and Jump
Frog will give visitors a breathtaking experience while Banyan Tree
Slides, Master Blaster, Wave Pool and Tidal River lead you to a happy
adventure into the lost civilization of Maya in America. The park also
has a 4-D cinema, the first of its kind in Asia.
Visit beautiful China today!
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