In: Attractions & Things to do, Coast & Beaches
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Dongshan covers an area of ​​250,000 square meters and has a breeding area of ​​over 2,500 mu. Whilst oft translated as ‘island’, it is part of the mainland peninsula. The quiet bay in the north is calm and fresh, and it is a natural harbor for breeding seawater pearls. The sea pearls produced here are large, round, with less defects, high smoothness, fine texture, and uniform color. They are high-quality “Nanzhu” system. According to historical records, Dongshan has been rich in pearls since ancient times, showing the long history of Dongshan pearls. There is a mall for pearls here and tourism to this part centersRead More →

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The Jinshawan Seaside Resort, also referred to as Golden Sands Bay, is located on the bank of Dapeng Bay in Dapeng Town, east of Shenzhen. It offers a long section of beach with highly developed services. Sports and leisure is the biggest feature of the Jinshawan seaside tourist resort. There are currently swimming, fishing, barbecue, beach volleyball, beach football, diving, skateboarding, windsurfing, sailing, canoeing, jet skiing, sightseeing yachts, luxury yachts, seaplanes, bungee jumping, rock climbing and more. Facilities include shower rooms, clothes storage boxes, shopping, grocery, tents, and swimming equipment rentals, etc. Tickets are 13.5 RMB / person – shower tickets 7/15 RMB cold/hot shower, clothingRead More →

In: Attractions & Things to do, Explore Shenzhen, Must See
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It could be Shenzhen’s best-kept secret, while well-known for its trade and commerce, the city also holds some of China’s top beaches and what may one day become one of the country’s top coastal tourism destinations. Shenzhen’s Dapeng Peninsula offers a nature escape difficult to find elsewhere including beaches, ancient architecture, geopark, and more. Dapeng Peninsula faces Daya Bay to the east and borders Huizhou to the west, Dapeng Bay to the west, and the South China Sea to the south. The large area offers 18 large and small beaches with the highlights of those listed further below. Some are popular with surfers, paddle boarders andRead More →

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OCT Harbour (originally OCT Bay) is fast becoming one of Shenzhen’s top destinations for leisure, dining, and shopping. Actually, I think it probably has the potential to build a reputation well beyond Shenzhen considering the level of investment. It’s also on my list of must-see places on a Shenzhen trip. OCT Bay is located in Nanshan District of Shenzhen close to the well-known Window of the World theme park and the several other attractions that feature in this area which include Happy Valley, Splendid China, and Holiday Plaza. The OCT Bay development covers a staggering 1.25million sqm and features a large shopping mall, a lake, a beach,Read More →