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City trips Shenzhen, north of Hong Kong, the third-busiest container port in China and southern mainland China's major financial centre.

Shenzhen is famed as the theme park capital. The Window of the World, Splendid China, China Folk Culture Villages, Happy Valley and CITIC Minsk World theme parks are the epitome of a mixture of Chinese and world culture.

Shenzen was China's first Special Economic Zone [ SEZ ].  


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Type of holidays : Beach holidays, Cruises, Escorted tours, Family holidays, Golf & Spa.

 
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Transport / How do I travel to Shenzen

  Hong Kong Airport   -   Hong Kong International Airport
  Bejing Airport   -   Beijing Capital International Airport
  Shanghai Airport
Local Hongqiao Airport und Pudong International Airport, located 50-55kms from the City ]
  Macau Airport   -   Macau International Airport

 
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  Government Shenzen
Earliest known ancient records bearing the name of Shenzhen date from 1410 during the Ming Dynasty. Shenzhen became a township at the beginning of the Qing Dynasty. Local people called the drains in paddy fields "zhen" or "chong." Shenzhen literally means "deep drains" because the area used to be crisscrossed by rivers and streams and there were deep drains in the paddy fields.

Shenzhen is also known as "Roc City" because the map of the city resembles a flying roc with its wings spread.

  Dapeng Peninsula
  Sea fort Dapengcheng
Made in the past to protect the people from attacks of Japanese pirates.
  Shekou   -   resiential community
Home to a large French cruise liner cemented into the ground called Sea World.
  Shenzhen East Coast   -   tourist attraction.
  Xichong Beach   -   in the south of Dapeng Peninsula
One of the most beautiful beaches of China.
  Shenzen Bay

  Chinese Folk Culture Village
  Window of the World
  Happy Valley
  Splendid China
  Safari Park in Nanshan district
  Dameisha Promenade
  Xiaomeisha Beach Resort in Yantian district
  Zhongying Jie/Chung Ying Street
  Xianhu Lake Botanical Garden
  Minsk World

  Shenzhen Stock Exchange
  Shenzhen University [ founded 1983 ]
SZU is comprised of two campuses, Houhai campus and Xili campus. The old campus Houhai is located on the picturesque coastline of Houhai Bay with 1.44 square kilometer land area, which boasts its own lake, spreading across rolling hills covered with lichee trees and flowers, an abundance of green space and works of art.
  Shenzhen Polytechnic
  Shenzhen Radio and TV University
  South University of Science and Technology

History Shenzen

Shenzhen is not only a modern city with a history of reform, but also a city with an ancient civilization. New Stone Age ruins found in Xiantouling in Dapeng indicate that humans inhabited the area at least 6,700 years ago. There are more than 40 protected sites containing cultural relics around Shenzhen, including the well-known Zhongying Street, Dapeng Fortress, Qing Dynasty Hakka architecture, Song Dynasty Young Emperor's Tomb and the Tianhou Temple.

  History of Shenzen

Music, Culture

  Shenzhen Cultural Center.

  Shenzhen Stadium [ multi-purpose stadium ]

  Shenzhen Golden Coast Tourism Festival
The festival is held in Yantian District annually in October and November. The festival has been held for nine years and was named one of the "Top 10 Festivals in China" in 2006. Well-known events include Dameisha Beach Music Festival, Dameisha International Kite Festival, and China (Shenzhen) International Boat Show.

 Shajing Oyster Festival
The annual festival has been held in Shajing in December for the past seven years. Oyster banquets and art performances are held during the festival.

  Window of the World International Beer Festival
Held at the Window of the World in July-August. The theme park sells beer from around the world, and tourists can drink their fill while enjoying performances during the festival.

  Happy Valley International Magic Festival
A big event for the world's magicians. Held annually at Happy Valley theme park in Shenzhen.


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