As a destination Shenzhen can be called a city in infancy. Founded in 1979, the city was designated first special economic zone of China. It was chosen as an incubator to test economic reforms being implemented in the country. And the results were outstanding. Within 25 years it is one of the richest cities in the country. The city that was used as a small destination while on the way to Hong Kong to Guangzhou is now a glittering city with excellent infrastructure, modern shopping mall and countless scrumptious dining options. Owing to these features travellers often book business class flights to Shenzhen which is a great success story.
Useful Information
- A trip to Shenzhen should be planned between October and December.
- As the city is home to a large migrant population, you will find a great cultural diversity here.
- The city is considered safe but it is always wise to be careful.
With an airport that receives domestic as well as international flights, Shenzhen is very well connected from rest of the world. It can also be reached from Hong Kong international airport though express train services. As the city is not in existence for long, it doesn’t have a historical baggage. Most of the attractions are new and modern in character. There are several amusement parks that are modern in character. Window of The World which is spread over a large area is a beautiful amusement park with a good number of recreational options. Your kids will get amused to see Eiffel Tower, Egyptian Pyramid, Pisa Tower, Taj Mahal of India, Grand Canyon and other attractions. Splendid China & Chinese Folk Culture Village is a miniature park that showcases small and big wonders of China. In addition to these, there are around half a dozen amusement parks that can be visited. There are also some museums and art galleries that can be explored. Dafen Oil Painting Village is a great destination to see artworks from different parts of China. He Xiangning Art Museum, OCT Art and Design Gallery and Guan Shan Yue Art Gallery are other famous attractions that you may find interesting.