21 places across coast, history and city life

Things to do in Shenzhen on a first visit

Electronics markets, old streets and skyline parks make an easy starting point. Add Nanshan for art and waterfront walks; give the Dapeng coast a day of its own.

A beach day and a city day ask for very different amounts of travel.

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Futian's Civic Center and skyline seen from Lianhuashan Park
Futian, seen from LianhuashanPhoto · Renek78

Skyline views & busy streets

With one day, start in Futian and Luohu and choose what interests you.

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