Shenzhen boasts a number of popular sights that are guaranteed to appeal to all ages. Regardless what your preferences are, you will be impressed with the city’s sightseeing opportunities. You will have the opportunity to learn about China’s wealth of cultures at the Folk Culture Village, see scaled down representations of China’s most famous sights and travel the world in one day at the Window of the World. If you want to escape it all and have some time out, there are many parks and gardens to relax in including the hot springs of Shiyan and the botanic gardens.

China and Chinese Folk Culture Village
China is made up of 56 ethnic groups which can be found throughout the country. This diversity results in ranging styles of architecture, a myriad of ethnic festivals and a wide selection of cuisine. This village is the first area in China where the differing cultures come together. It is an enormous site of over 200,000 square meters and it houses different people from all ethnic backgrounds.

Dafen Oil Painting Village
This site is home to hundreds of artists who reproduce classical Western paintings as well as showcasing their own original works. Budding artists are given the opportunity to work side by side with established artists and visitors have the chance to experience China’s trendy artistic scene.

Dapeng Fortress
This ancient fort is also known as ‘Dapeng Guarding Thousand Families City’ and is an enormous building dating back to 1394, built by the Ming dynasty. It is located in Dapeng Town and gives Shenzhen its name of Peng Town. Much of the fortress has been destroyed over time, but it allows visitors the chance to imagine what life would have been like in Shenzhen in the 14th century.

Shenzhen Xianhu Botanical Garden
These stunning gardens are located in a huge outdoor park with a pagoda and beautiful waterfall. It is the perfect place to spend a day relaxing and getting close to nature. A wide variety of tropical plants and flowers can be viewed and enjoyed.

Splendid China
This popular attraction is one of Shenzhen’s best. It is in fact a mini China with scaled down replicas of China's historical buildings, scenes and customs. The models are by and large at the ratio of 1:15 and are positioned to replicate their geographical locations. A great deal of attention has been paid to detail to ensure that all replicas truly represent the original masterpieces. All exhibits are surrounded by lush tropical gardens as well housing over 50,000 ceramic figures.
The Scenic Spot Area boasts a model of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses that are found in Xian City; replicated sections of the Great Wall; the Forbidden City; the Old Summer Palace; the Ancient Observatory of Beijing; the Mogao Caves of Dunhuang and Tibet's Potala Palace. At the replica of the Li River, visitors are surrounded by fresh water and mountain gardens, making it a perfect place to sit, contemplate and relax.

Window of the World
This attraction allows visitors to travel around the world in one day. It is a large park covering 480,000 square meters and boasts beautiful natural landscapes and stunning night-time lighting effects. Inside, it is possible to climb a mini Eiffel Tower, be inspired by a replica of an Egyptian pyramid, see the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Taj Mahal and Grand Canyon as well as many other famous sights of the world.

Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city and make the most out of your trip. Local tour operators can arrange tours of the major attractions, leaving you to enjoy the sights without having to worry about transportation or missing anything. You can book one, two or three-day tours which include being picked up at your hotel and taken to a variety of attractions. Lunch and refreshments are usually included.

Hire a bicycle and keep fit as you tour the city. In general, China is very bicycle-friendly and Shenzhen is no exception. By hiring a bike, you can leisurely explore all of the sights of the city, stopping at your own free will. The city is easy to find your way around, and unless you venture far off the designated paths, it is unlikely you will get lost.

Try some local dishes and treat yourself to a culinary delight. Shenzhen cuisine is a fusion of many of the country’s local offerings blended with a few home grown herbs and spices. You will find an assortment of cold meats served alongside hot and spicy noodles, plenty of street-side snacks and for the daring; there are even some offerings of the obscure kind.

See in the New Year in style and experience celebrations which are unique only to China. Chinese New Year is famed and celebrated across the world, but there is nothing like experiencing the sights and sounds of festivities in the country itself. Shenzhen celebrates the coming of the New Year much like the rest of the country, with dragon dances, feasts, music and lots of noise. Firecrackers are let off almost continuaously and music can be heard well into the night. Remember however that if you are travelling during this period, hotels will need to be booked well in advance to secure a room.

Travel the world in one day by taking a trip to Window of the World. This popular attraction boasts a mini Eiffel Tower, a replica of the Taj Mahal and a model of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. The attention to detail is inspiring, with no aspect having been overlooked.