Window of the World Theme Park
Window of the World gathers miniature copies of famous world landmarks in one park in Overseas Chinese Town, from a towering Eiffel Tower replica to pyramids and canyon scenery. Stay for the evening lights and shows.
China
Shenzhen
Shenzhen is the young technology capital of southern China, a border metropolis beside Hong Kong that grew from fishing villages into a city of more than seventeen million people in a few decades.
Its skyline of glass towers rises around the Civic Center and the business district of Futian, while Overseas Chinese Town holds Window of the World, Splendid China and the converted factories of OCT Loft. Visitors come to explore electronics markets and robotics showrooms, climb hilltop parks for city views, walk through a walled Ming-era coastal town and relax on the beaches of the eastern shore. The city is also a food destination, with Cantonese dim sum, Hakka dishes, Chaoshan hotpot and seafood in every district, and it is a convenient gateway for day trips and crossings to Hong Kong. Twickly gathers the best sights, tours, hotels and local guides in one place, so you can plan a trip that mixes technology, culture, food and coast with confidence.
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Window of the World Theme Park
Window of the World gathers miniature copies of famous world landmarks in one park in Overseas Chinese Town, from a towering Eiffel Tower replica to pyramids and canyon scenery. Stay for the evening lights and shows.
Splendid China and Folk Culture Villages
Splendid China is a miniature park of Chinese landmarks next to villages celebrating the nation's ethnic groups. A compact way to see the Great Wall, palaces and regional culture in one day.
Shenzhen Future Tech Tour: AI, Robotics and Drones
A guided look at the technology that made Shenzhen famous, with robotics, drones, electronics and the city's newest ways of getting around. A strong choice for curious first-timers.
Shenzhen Museum and City History Tour
The Shenzhen Museum tells the story of the city from ancient settlement to modern boom, in a gallery building on the Civic Center axis. A private history tour makes the context clear.
Things to do in Shenzhen
Hand-picked: every experience here has strong traveler reviews and a verified booking link.
Splendid China and Folk Culture Villages
Splendid China is a miniature park of Chinese landmarks next to villages celebrating the nation's ethnic groups. A compact way to see the Great Wall, palaces and regional culture in one day.
OCT Loft and OCT Harbour Evening Tour
Overseas Chinese Town is Shenzhen's leisure district, with a converted factory art quarter, cafes, galleries and a lakeside harbour. An evening tour is a relaxed way to see the best of it.
Shenzhen Future Tech Tour: AI, Robotics and Drones
A guided look at the technology that made Shenzhen famous, with robotics, drones, electronics and the city's newest ways of getting around. A strong choice for curious first-timers.
Huaqiangbei Electronics Market Tour
Huaqiangbei is one of the world's great electronics districts, a maze of multi-storey malls where components, gadgets and prototypes are sold by the stall. A guide makes it far easier to enjoy.
Shenzhen Science Museum and DJI Visit
A private tour pairing a science museum with a look at DJI, the drone maker whose products are carried around the world. Good for families and anyone curious about how Shenzhen invents.
MOCAUP and Shenzhen Future City Tour
MOCAUP, the Museum of Contemporary Art and Planning Exhibition, sits beside the Civic Center in a striking building by a European studio. A private tour links it with Shenzhen's planning story.
Dafen Oil Painting Village Day Tour
Dafen is a lively village of painters and studios where oil paintings are made, copied and sold, sitting in Longgang district. A private day tour links it with the Shenzhen Museum.
Shenzhen Museum and City History Tour
The Shenzhen Museum tells the story of the city from ancient settlement to modern boom, in a gallery building on the Civic Center axis. A private history tour makes the context clear.
Dapeng Peninsula: Fortress, Beach and Coast
The Dapeng Peninsula is the green, coastal side of Shenzhen, with a walled Ming-era fortress town, quiet beaches and rocky coastline. A guided day trip makes the distances simple.
Dameisha Coastal Park Private Car Tour
Dameisha is the best-known city beach of Shenzhen, a curve of sand and seaside parkland in Yantian district. A private car tour handles the journey and lets you set the pace.
Shenzhen Safari Park
Shenzhen Safari Park is a large wildlife park in Nanshan where animals roam in open habitats, with a drive-through area and walking zones. An inexpensive ticket makes it a good family day.
Where to stay
Hotels we would book ourselves, from splurges to good-value bases.
$$$The Ritz-Carlton Shenzhen
Futian CBD
The Ritz-Carlton Shenzhen is one of the city's best-known luxury addresses, set in the business district of Futian among the towers that define the skyline.
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$$$Futian Shangri-La Shenzhen
Futian
Futian Shangri-La is a long-established luxury hotel in the heart of Shenzhen's business and shopping district.
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$$$Shangri-La Shenzhen
Luohu
Shangri-La Shenzhen stands in Luohu district, beside the main railway station and close to the border crossing with Hong Kong.
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$$Sheraton Shenzhen Futian Hotel
Futian
Sheraton Shenzhen Futian is a large, well-known hotel in the Futian district, popular with business visitors and travellers who want a reliable base near the city centre.
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$$Hilton Shenzhen Futian
Futian
Hilton Shenzhen Futian is a modern international hotel in the central district of Futian, close to the business towers, shopping centres and the Convention Center.
Check rates →Crowne Plaza Shenzhen Futian
Futian
Crowne Plaza Shenzhen Futian is a mid-to-upper range hotel in the Futian district, a practical choice for travellers who want solid comfort without paying luxury prices.
Check rates →The Westin Shenzhen Nanshan
Nanshan
The Westin Shenzhen Nanshan is a comfortable upscale hotel in Nanshan district, the part of the city known for technology companies, bayfront parks and the Overseas Chinese Town attractions.
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$$Renaissance Shenzhen Luohu Hotel
Luohu
Renaissance Shenzhen Luohu Hotel is a stylish hotel in Luohu, the oldest commercial district of Shenzhen and the closest to the Hong Kong border.
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$$$JW Marriott Hotel Shenzhen Baoan
Baoan
JW Marriott Hotel Shenzhen Baoan is a large upscale hotel in Bao'an district, the western part of the city that holds the airport, the World Exhibition and Convention Center and a growing business area.
Check rates →Hyatt Regency Shenzhen Airport
Airport area
Hyatt Regency Shenzhen Airport is a practical choice for travellers with early flights, late arrivals or a short stopover.
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Shenzhen guides
First Time in Shenzhen: What to Know Before You Go
A practical first-timer guide to Shenzhen: how the city is laid out, how to get around, what to see first, how payments and phones work and how to handle the heat and the language.
Where to Stay in Shenzhen: Districts and Hotel Picks
A guide to the best areas to stay in Shenzhen, comparing Futian, Luohu, Nanshan and Bao'an, with notes on the hotels, transport links and who each area suits.
Three Days in Shenzhen: A Practical Itinerary
A balanced three-day plan for Shenzhen that combines museums, skyline views, Overseas Chinese Town, technology experiences, food and a coastal escape, with notes on transport and pacing.
Eating and Drinking in Shenzhen: A Food Guide
A guide to the food of Shenzhen: Cantonese dim sum, Hakka dishes, Chaoshan beef hotpot, seafood, street snacks, tea and how to order with confidence.
Best Time to Visit Shenzhen: Seasons, Weather and Events
A seasonal guide to Shenzhen: when the weather is best, how to handle summer heat, rain and typhoons, and how holidays and trade fairs affect crowds and prices.
Shenzhen for Tech Lovers: Where to See the Future
A guide for technology fans in Shenzhen: Huaqiangbei market, guided tech tours, the science museum and DJI visit, robot workshops, MOCAUP and tips for buying electronics.
