After breakfast, transfer from Hong Kong to Shenzhen, a dynamic city known for innovation, modern architecture, and rapid urban transformation.
Shenzhen evolved from a small fishing village into one of China’s most advanced megacities and the country’s first Special Economic Zone. Today’s tour showcases its development, skyline, and cultural diversity.
Morning – Shenzhen Museum (Optional Visit)
Begin with a visit to the Shenzhen Museum, where exhibitions showcase the city’s transformation, folk culture, and rapid modernization. The museum highlights traditional lifestyles, including Cantonese and Hakka heritage, as well as Shenzhen’s economic reform history.
City Skyline Experience
Shenzhen is famous for its vertical skyline, including three landmark towers:
- Ping An Finance Center (599m) – one of the tallest buildings in the world
- KK100 (442m) – a major commercial skyscraper
- Diwang Building (384m) – symbol of Shenzhen’s early development
You may take a high-speed elevator ride to the observation deck of Ping An Finance Center, located on the 116th floor, offering panoramic views of Shenzhen and even distant views toward Hong Kong on clear days.
Afternoon – Splendid China Folk Village
Visit Splendid China Folk Village, one of the world’s largest cultural miniature parks. It features scaled-down replicas of China’s most famous landmarks, including the Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, and Dunhuang caves.
The adjacent Folk Culture Village presents performances, ethnic architecture, and traditions from 27 different ethnic groups, offering live dance shows, music, and cultural demonstrations.
Evening – Shenzhen Bay Park
End the day at Shenzhen Bay Park, a coastal green space with walking paths and relaxing sea views. From here, you can enjoy a beautiful sunset over the bay with a distant skyline view of Hong Kong, creating a unique cross-border visual experience.
Accommodation: Shenzhen hotel