How to Spend 2 Perfect Days in Shenzhen
This article provides a 2-day and 1-night in-depth guide for short distance trips to Shenzhen, covering diverse experiences such as mountain and sea landscapes, cultural relics, and art districts. It emphasizes the exploration of "Shenzhen attractions" that cannot be missed in "Shenzhen tourism".
The correct way to open up Shenzhen tourism is to gather N possibilities of Shanhaicheng Village within 48 hours. This guide will take you through glass curtain walls and ancient village smoke, measuring the AB side of this city with both feet. If you have any questions or would like to customize your trip, please contact us!
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Day1： Symphony of Mountains and Seas
08:30 Shenzhen Bay Park
Waiting for a sunrise along the 15 kilometer coastal corridor, there are rare black faced spoonbills hidden in the mangrove area. Must do: Ride to Shenzhen Bay Bridge and take a photo of seagulls and cargo ships in the same frame. Dressing tips: Wear non slip shoes as there are crabs lurking on the mudflats.
11: 00 Overseas Chinese Town Creative Park
Transform the old industrial area into a cultural landmark and check out the molecular cuisine at the "Glass House" restaurant. Hidden gameplay: Participate in the "Spice Adventure" workshop (150 yuan/person) and mix exclusive spices. Photo location: Colorful container wall in the northern area.
14: 00 Shekou Fishery Street
Follow the auntie in water boots to choose seafood, and when steaming pomfret with soy sauce, choose one with eggs. Must eat list: Stir fried crab in typhoon shelter paired with Jiujiang double steaming. Bargain tip: Speak Cantonese and get a 20% discount if you say 'how much does this fish cost per kilogram'.
16: 30 Sea World
In the market on the deck of Minghua Ship, you can eat Türkiye Baked Papa and Mexico Taco. Special Experience: Watching the giant wheel and sunset in the same frame at N ü wa Coastal Park. Dressing advice: Avoid solid color clothes that clash with the ship's hull.
Day2： Journey through the Ancient City
09:00 Nantou Ancient City
Under the ancient memorial archway of Xianhe in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, there is the "urban origin" of Shenzhen. Must do: Print ancient city brick inscriptions at the "Zi Zai" bookstore. Gourmet Easter Egg: Double skin milk from Jiujie Sugar Water Shop, simmered for 6 hours in an antique tile pot.
11: 30 Great Fen Oil Painting Villages
The world's largest oil painting production base, capable of customizing exclusive "Mona Lisa". Hidden gameplay: Participate in a street graffiti workshop (200 yuan/person). Recommended souvenir: 3D printed oil painting refrigerator sticker.
14: 00 Gankeng Ancient Town
A Hakka walled house with a history of 300 years, guarded by artillery towers and bunkers to preserve memories of the southward migration. Must eat list: Hakka pickled noodles paired with pounded tea. Special Experience: Learn to make Ai Ban at the "Little Cold Hat Farm". Dressing advice: Hanfu or Chinese style elements should be more prominent in the film.
16: 30 Guangming Hongqiao Park
The 4-kilometer-long "Red Ribbon" boardwalk connects mountains, rivers, forests, fields, and lakes. Best time: Watching the sunset in the evening and dyeing the steel structure red. Hidden gameplay: Rent a family bike for cycling (60 yuan/hour).
48 hours in Shenzhen is like a time and space folding game, seamlessly switching between Shanhaicheng Village. Next time, why not slow down your pace? Perhaps you will encounter new surprises at the corner!
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Daniel Dorothea
Canada
Reviewed on April 29,2025
Shopping on Nanjing Road in Shanghai was just amazing! It's truly the "First Commercial Street of China", where tradition and modernity blend perfectly. You can find awesome souvenirs and experience the trendy vibes in cool stores. The neon lights at night are just spectacular, shining bright like Times Square in New York. The food here is incredible too. I had a feast for my taste buds. Shanghai, I'll definitely be back!
Destination(s):
Shanghai
Date of
Experience:
May 08,2024
Elvis Eva
Canada
Reviewed on June 20,2025
As a solo traveler from Canada, I was nervous about navigating China alone—but this 11-day tour was PERFECT! From hiking the Great Wall at sunrise (Day 3) to gasping at the Terracotta Army (Day 5), every day delivered ‘pinch-me’ moments. The real showstopper? Zhangjiajie’s Avatar Mountains (Day 7)! Our guide made the stone pillars come alive with stories.
Massive thanks for handling all logistics—bullet train tickets, entry passes, car! And the 4-star hotels surprised me.
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Beijing Xian Zhangjiajie Shanghai
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June 02,2025
Simon
America
Reviewed on May 29,2025
Our 2-day Zhangjiajie tour was beyond spectacular! As someone who’s visited Beijing and Shanghai for work, this trip revealed China’s wild, magical heart. Day 1 in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park felt like stepping onto Pandora—I’m a huge Avatar fan, and Yuanjiajie’s floating peaks left me breathless. The misty pillars and lush valleys like pure movie magic!
Then came Fenghuang Ancient Town, we eat dinner beside the thundering waterfall. It seems Unreal! The night views of stilt houses glowing over the river were straight from a fairy tale.
For fellow Avatar lovers and adventure seekers: Don’t miss this bucket-list experience! 10/10 would return.
A Well-Traveled Film Buff, May 2025
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Zhangjiajie
Date of
Experience:
May 08,2025
