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Just Shenzhen city experience routes aim to help you learn about the culture, history, technology and living conditions of Shenzhen by solving puzzles.
You can choose to complete the game on your own or in groups. The Just Shenzhen routes fit players of all ages and occupations. Whether you're a newcomer or a Shenzhen local, there are always new and interesting places and stories waiting to be discovered!
As an open city experience, there is no tour guide. Every participant gets a "tool pack" to help them explore the city on their own. Along the different routes, Just Shenzhen has set up various levels, with puzzles and online model city exploration games hidden in each level. After unlocking each level, you will be impressed by the interesting facts about Shenzhen' s history and culture you leam!
When designing each level, the language barriers foreign tourists may encounter were taken into consideration, and all of the Chinese instructions were converted to symbolic ones. Meanwhile, the city exploration games are equipped with an accurate map with city traffic routes, so that friends from all over the world can engage in the game freely.
With just a map and a brochure, you can embark on the adventure! Under the program' s guidance, you and your friends will overcome challenges one after another, solve puzzles and win hidden bonus prizes. What's more, there is no time limit. You can do it at your own pace and find surprises at every level.
Just Shenzhen was initiated by Shenzhen Foundation for International Exchange and Cooperation (SFIEC) CityPlus, a platform that welcomes all international friends living or passing through Shenzhen. Pivoting on the idea of "leveraging the Internet to realize the city's internationalization," it has developed an online-offline interactive platform that enables Shenzhen and cities around the world to learn about each other in a warm and interesting way. They have also always believed that "the best way to get to know a city is not by looking at it from an outsider1 s perspective but by immersing yourself from within.
At this moment, three routes have been designed and four will be more soon!
Barbora Sloupova
Participant in Just Shenzhen
City Discovery Route 1
Hometown: Prague, Czechia
Talents: I am good at being me :D
Time in SZ: four years
Favorite lazy day activity: hiking, in-line skating
Barbora is a vibrant soul from Prague, the Czech Republic. Her travels have led her to over 30 countries across North America, Asia and Europe. Now, after amassing a wealth of intercultural experiences, she is one of the first adventurers to have completed the "Just Shenzhen" City-wide Discovery Route. The route took Barbora on a journey across the city, where she had the chance to visit eight iconic sites that are characteristic of Shenzhen. Throughout her adventure, she recorded her experience and is sharing tips with future " stamp hunters" on the perfect sequence for playing through this innovative experience!
Q&A
What made you decide to try the CityPlus tour?
B: A friend of mine was visiting Shenzhen for the first time and he only had one and a half days to enjoy this vivid city! I started panicking and could not decide on what to show him. Even though Shenzhen's public transport is almost flawless, it still takes ages to get from one side of the city to the other. Luckily, a few days before my friend arrived, I came across an article by CityPlus, which made my friend's visit unforge廿able and let us spend a wonderful time together, doing what I call the " Stamp Hunt! "
What made you decide to try the CityPlus tour?
B: A friend of mine was visiting Shenzhen for the first time and he only had one and a half days to enjoy this vivid city! I started panicking and could not decide on what to show him. Even though Shenzhen's public transport is almost flawless, it still takes ages to get from one side of the city to the other. Luckily, a few days before my friend arrived, I came across an article by CityPlus, which made my friend's visit unforge廿able and let us spend a wonderful time together, doing what I call the " Stamp Hunt! "
What made you decide to try the CityPlus tour?
B: A friend of mine was visiting Shenzhen for the first time and he only had one and a half days to enjoy this vivid city! I started panicking and could not decide on what to show him. Even though Shenzhen's public transport is almost flawless, it still takes ages to get from one side of the city to the other. Luckily, a few days before my friend arrived, I came across an article by CityPlus, which made my friend's visit unforge廿able and let us spend a wonderful time together, doing what I call the " Stamp Hunt! "
Route 1: Just Shenzhen Whole-City Discovery Route
This route covers Luohu District, Futian District and Nanshan District. Our team provides a total of 40 tasks at eight game spots. You can either enjoy the competition and win prizes as quickly as possible, or slow down your pace and enjoy each task.
At " History Sites," you may pay a visit to " the first McDonald' s" in mainland China and experience shopping at the local market. In the CBD, you can learn what is meant by M Shenzhen speedM at Guomao Mansion and find your own career path in this prosperous land. "Technology Sites" show Shenzhen' s impressive technological strength. You can see " Shenzhen' s No. 1 Buildingn and the highest point in the city. You can visit the tallest steel-cement building in the world, which is an environmentally friendly and smart building, as well as check out the various advanced electronic devices inside it.
"Culture Sites" displays the gathering of artistic creativity. You can feast your eyes on exhibitions of both traditional and modem art. Besides the exhibitions, there are many themed restaurants and characteristic coffee shops. You can have a taste of some handmade coffee, or take a seat in a themed coffee shop, which features a gramophone record playing background music, and reflect on current events. What' s more, you can find some lovely gifts at the T-street creative market, which is the most popular market in Shenzhen. You will surely feel the warmth and be moved when you listen to street singers singing at dusk.
"Community Sites" help you learn about the transformation of H SZ SeaworldH since Reform and Opening up and meet " the Father of Shekou.H You can experience public art at the Culture and Art Center, and gain a feeling of integration and communication with the space. In the talent park, you may also read about how our predecessors developed this city and find the motivation to achieve your dream.
Selected sites:
International Trade Center Building
Its construction in 1982 was implemented with M Shenzhen speed," " building one floor every three days," making it the tallest architectural landmark in Shenzhen at the time.
Huaqiang North
Constructed in 1982 as China' s largest distribution center for IT products, SEG Plaza is known as China1 s “ First Electronics Street.H
Shenzhen Concert Hall
Designed by the Japanese master of architecture, Mr. Arakisakia, its exterior wall combines Eastern and Western styles by using the "5 Chinese Elementsn symbolized by the colors, yellow, red, blue, white and black.
Lianhuashan Park
Built in 1992, the park is shaped like a lotus flower in full bloom and is thus named "Lotus Hill." It is one of the " Top 10 Shenzhen Attractions.
Ping An International Finance Center
Located in Futian' s CBD, this 118-story building, nicknamed " Dragon Ridge," is the tallest skyscraper in Shenzhen.
OCT-LOFT
What used to be an old industrial area has since been transformed into a cultural hub where creativity, design and art thrive.
Shenzhen Talent Park
As China' s first talent-themed park, it pays tribute to the outstanding scholars that have contributed to Shenzhen' s development over the past 40 years.
Shekou Sea World
With 80 percent of Shenzhen' s international education resources and almost half of Nanshan' s expat population, Shekou has developed into a " mini-UN."
Route 2: Just Shenzhen Culture and Creative Route
Although Shenzhen is renowned for its technological and economic development, the city has also gradually gained recognition (both domestically and abroad) as a " Design City" with a booming "culture and creativity" scene.
The bilingual Discovery Route featuring '* culture and creativity" was designed to educate the public about the development of Shenzhen' s culture and arts industry. Participants following this route can learn more about Shenzhen in a fun and innovative manner. This Discovery Route was designed to enhance a sense of belonging to the city, while increasing attention on Shenzhen' s rapidly expanding M Culture and Creativity" landscape.
Selected sites:
Sea World Culture and Arts Center
Sea World Culture and Arts Center, located in Shekou Sea World — an expatriate hub in Shenzhen — features several top-class exhibition halls for culture and arts, and aims to be the next visionary site for the spread of the arts and culture globally.
G&G Creative Community
An experiential and industrial creative design center focusing on the exploration of new lifestyles, the G&G Creative Community is a creative destination and content incubator driven by a shared economy. The many new commercial arts initiatives that the community has kick-started include: ING Market, ING Creative Space, ING Street, Crazy Grass Festival and Creative Forum.
Hua Art Museum
Hua Art Museum is the country' s first design-themed art museum, and its exterior is shaped like a beehive. Along with the He Xiangning Art Museum and OCT Contemporary Art Terminal, it forms the "Art TriangleH in the Overseas Chinese Town. The museum also houses an art salon, which serves as a comprehensive engagement platform for art lovers.
He Xiangning Art Museum
Located in the Overseas Chinese Town in Shenzhen, the museum first opened its doors April 18, 1997. With the inscription of its name handwritten by Jiang Zeming, it is the first national art museum named after an individual. A prestigious institution in Chinese art and academia, and for society at large, the museum is currently extending its influence to the global stage.
MixC
Located in Nanshan District, MixC integrates cafes, food and shopping into one, incorporating innovative, cultural and humanities-related fashion, art and social elements. Offering an " all-new leisurely urban creative space," the mall has become a popular hit for social media influencers
Block Sixteen
Block Sixteen is a creative park located at 16 Gaoxin North 6th Road, Shenzhen High-Tech Park, hence its name. The park explores and creates prototype street zones for lifestyles of the future, with a focus on the culture, creation and technology industries. Arts and entertainment events, such as concerts, forums and book clubs, are frequently held in the park.
OCT-LOFT
OCT-LOFT takes its name from the renovated factory buildings on which it is based. Combining creativity, design and art, the park is shaping up to be a landmark area in Shenzhen and a new open community for cultural industries, serving as a hub for arts events and Shenzhen's hipsters.
Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning
The Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning was designed by "deconstructivism pioneer" Coop Himmelb(l)au. As the new landmark for culture and the arts in Shenzhen's Futian District, the museum functions both as a site for cultural exchange and architectural exhibitions under one roof.
Shum Yip Upperhills
Located in the center of Futian District and surrounded by three major central parks, it is connected to the Lotus Hill and Bijiashan parks by a sightseeing bridge. Shum Yip Upperhills is a leader in the concept of " high-end quality living," focusing on creative design and product innovation.
Guan Shanyue Art Museum
Guan Shanyue Art Museum is a national art museum named by the artist Guan Shanyue, which was built in 1995.
Shenzhen Grand Theater
Built in 1984, Shenzhen Grand Theater was the first building in China to introduce a stage design shaped after the character "pin," and was built using advanced mechanical equipment sourced from abroad. It has since become a progressive symbol for modern theater architecture in China, marking the beginning of the a Era of the Grand Theaters."
Dafen Oil Painting Village
The oil painting industry of Dafen Village traces its roots back to 1989. Today's Dafen Village is the biggest production and trading base for commercial oil painting in the country, and an important oil painting distribution center for the world. It is the creative cultural industry area that is most representative of Shenzhen and attracts a large number of visitors.
Shangwei Art Village
Shangwei Art Village is an urban village cultural project with a government-built platform serving as a performance space for traditional opera artists. It was transformed from an old, dilapidated and rubbish-filled village that was unsuitable for living into an ecological base for the arts that blends artistic reinvention with environmental management.
Guanlan
Guanlan is the hometown of China's first-generation printmaking artist Chen Yanqiao. Converted from a 300-year-old Hakka village, the Guanlan Original Industry Base for Printmaking is an ideal and peaceful place much-loved by artists. It combines print art creation and printmaking, with print art exhibition, collection, exchange, research, training and market development, all in one space.
New Who Art Village
New Who Art Village is a century-old Hakka village in Longhua District. In 2012, a group of artists came and started exploring the village as an artistic base for creative work, which evolved into the Aohu Art Village of today. Featuring the Aohu Art Museum, Courtyard of the Arts, Diaolou Theater and specialty shops, the village embraces artists, local residents, visitors and large numbers of tourists.
Route 3: Just Shenzhen Eco-Discovery Route
Jointly initiated by nine NG Os, Just Shenzhen Eco-Discovery Route contains 12 sites that offer fantastic scenery and inspirational learning experiences. The route also introduces over 60 public ecological education sessions or events scheduled from July 2019 to June 2020!
When talking about Shenzhen, you might think of keywords like economic development, finance, high- tech, entrepreneurship, modernization, vibrant, etc. This city, whose residents have an average age of 32, has become the dreamland of many entrepreneurs and the young generation. After commuting daily in this bustling city, you may have gotten used to the fast pace. However, have you ever spent time making a retreat to explore the ecological scenic places in the city?
As a “ green city," with a green space coverage rate of 45.1 percent in the built-up areas, Shenzhen has more than 1090 public gardens. The total length of the urban green ways reaches 2,448 km. The total area of sustainable architecture in the city is over 100 million square meters. Strolling in a park, therefore, is a common leisure activity for local residents.
11 Just Shenzhen" Eco-Discovery Route consists of 12 representative sites, each specially chosen by the designers to help you explore the five main eco-systems of Shenzhen: coastal wetlands, public parks, mountains and forests, sustainable architecture and coastlines.
Selected sites
OCT Wetland: Seashore / Nature School / Mangroves
OCT wetland is the green lung of Shenzhen. Come explore the diverse species here and learn about wetland protection; visit the mangroves in the spring and catch a glimpse of hundreds of migratory birds; enjoy the shade within the mangroves in the summer; and join handiwork classes using leaves in autumn.
Shenzhen Bay Park: Migratory birds / Mudskipper / Sea view
Shenzhen Bay Park is known as a habitat for migratory birds and for its mangroves. Here you will see thousands of migratory birds, including black-faced spoonbills. You can also see creatures in the tidal zone and walk or bike on the multiple paths along the shore.
Futian Mangrove Ecological Park: Ecological restoration / Outdoor Classroom / Ecological classes
Converted from an abandoned dock, Futian Mangrove Ecological Park is the first city park run by an NPO in China. The bordering estuary provides a habitat for fish, shrimp and crab. In this area, you can find mudskippers and black-faced spoonbills. The Outdoor Classroom co-built by Nature Explore Classrooms is an ideal place for preschool kids to have fun while learning about nature.
Tanglang Mountain Park: Asian leopard cat / Butterflies / Trekking
Tanglang Mountain is covered by greens, and you can find rare plants, such as Alsophila spinulosa and Aquilaria sinensis, as well as traces of wild mammals like the Asian leopard cat, small Indian civet and masked palm civet. Several trails will lead you to the peak where you can enjoy a splendid sunset.
Honey Park: Sponge city / Lychee orchard / Ecological water system
Honey Park is an example of a sponge city with an ecological water system. It is decorated with flowers throughout the year. You can enjoy the view of a 100,000-square-meter lychee orchard or observe aquatic plants and insects by the lake, providing plenty of fun childhood experiences.
Gangxia 1980 Green Roof: Urban village / Sponge city / Green roof
Gangxia 1980 is a Japanese style youth apartment complex transformed from an old village house. The metal structure on the roof contains 400 planter boxes that collect rainwater. The rooftop serves as a green space for the building' s residents while also improving the overall environment of the neighborhood. It is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 14:00-16:00.
Honghu Park: Lotus / Waterbirds / Bald cypress
Known for its lotuses in summer and bald cypresses in winter, Honghu Park hosts a big lotus festival each June, boasting 120,000 square meters of lotuses. Walking by the lakeside, you can immerse yourself in the flagrance of the lotus. It is also a paradise for waterbirds, so you may have a chance for an up-close experience with them.
Fairy Lake Botanical Garden: Plant Ark / Cycads / Magnolia / Begonia
Fairy Lake Botanical Garden is a scientific research site. This natural oxygen bar comprises nearly 12,000 species of plants. You can find China's rare plants like Alsophila spinulosa and Camellia nitidissima. You can meander through cycads, shade plants, cacti and succulents. Additionally, you can enjoy birds, flowers and butterflies in this kingdom of plants.
Location: 160 Liantang Xianhu Road, Luohu District
Wutong Mountain: Rhododendron moulmainense / Streams / Amphibians
The tallest mountain in Shenzhen, Wutong Mountain greets you with streams, waterfalls and an abundance of greenery. Trekking along a stream, you will meet butterflies, dragonflies and damselflies in the air, and Hong Kong newt and frogs in the water. In spring, the blooming Rhododendron moulmainense flowers all over the mountain will fill you with joy.
Yangmeikeng: Intertidal zone / Hermit crabs / Coast road
Yangmeikeng coastline is dazzlingly beautiful and biking along it will provide you with radiant views. The intertidal zone is habitat to creatures like sandworms, hermit crabs and sea anemones. You can also trek along the stream and taste fresh seafood here.
Qiniang Mountain: Geopark / Geological museum / Fuchsia hybrids
Qiniang Mountain, formed by volcanic eruption, contains a variety of rock types. You can explore the remains of ancient volcanoes as well as visit the only geographic museum in Shenzhen. The verdant forest nurtures a rich eco-system, which makes it perfect for excursions.
Dongxichong Coastline
This is listed as one of the ten most beautiful hiking trails in China by National Geographic. Besides the pristine water and soft beach, you will see rugged rocks and seaside trees. You can also look into the stars at the Observatory of Xichong
Just Shenzhen Routes
Just Shenzhen Routes
Just Shenzhen city experience routes aim to help you learn about the culture, history, technology and living conditions of Shenzhen by solving puzzles.
You can choose to complete the game on your own or in groups. The Just Shenzhen routes fit players of all ages and occupations. Whether you're a newcomer or a Shenzhen local, there are always new and interesting places and stories waiting to be discovered!
As an open city experience, there is no tour guide. Every participant gets a "tool pack" to help them explore the city on their own. Along the different routes, Just Shenzhen has set up various levels, with puzzles and online model city exploration games hidden in each level. After unlocking each level, you will be impressed by the interesting facts about Shenzhen' s history and culture you leam!
When designing each level, the language barriers foreign tourists may encounter were taken into consideration, and all of the Chinese instructions were converted to symbolic ones. Meanwhile, the city exploration games are equipped with an accurate map with city traffic routes, so that friends from all over the world can engage in the game freely.
With just a map and a brochure, you can embark on the adventure! Under the program' s guidance, you and your friends will overcome challenges one after another, solve puzzles and win hidden bonus prizes. What's more, there is no time limit. You can do it at your own pace and find surprises at every level.
Just Shenzhen was initiated by Shenzhen Foundation for International Exchange and Cooperation (SFIEC) CityPlus, a platform that welcomes all international friends living or passing through Shenzhen. Pivoting on the idea of "leveraging the Internet to realize the city's internationalization," it has developed an online-offline interactive platform that enables Shenzhen and cities around the world to learn about each other in a warm and interesting way. They have also always believed that "the best way to get to know a city is not by looking at it from an outsider1 s perspective but by immersing yourself from within.
At this moment, three routes have been designed and four will be more soon!
Barbora Sloupova
Participant in Just Shenzhen
City Discovery Route 1
Hometown: Prague, Czechia
Talents: I am good at being me :D
Time in SZ: four years
Favorite lazy day activity: hiking, in-line skating
Barbora is a vibrant soul from Prague, the Czech Republic. Her travels have led her to over 30 countries across North America, Asia and Europe. Now, after amassing a wealth of intercultural experiences, she is one of the first adventurers to have completed the "Just Shenzhen" City-wide Discovery Route. The route took Barbora on a journey across the city, where she had the chance to visit eight iconic sites that are characteristic of Shenzhen. Throughout her adventure, she recorded her experience and is sharing tips with future " stamp hunters" on the perfect sequence for playing through this innovative experience!
Q&A
What made you decide to try the CityPlus tour?
B: A friend of mine was visiting Shenzhen for the first time and he only had one and a half days to enjoy this vivid city! I started panicking and could not decide on what to show him. Even though Shenzhen's public transport is almost flawless, it still takes ages to get from one side of the city to the other. Luckily, a few days before my friend arrived, I came across an article by CityPlus, which made my friend's visit unforge廿able and let us spend a wonderful time together, doing what I call the " Stamp Hunt! "
What made you decide to try the CityPlus tour?
B: A friend of mine was visiting Shenzhen for the first time and he only had one and a half days to enjoy this vivid city! I started panicking and could not decide on what to show him. Even though Shenzhen's public transport is almost flawless, it still takes ages to get from one side of the city to the other. Luckily, a few days before my friend arrived, I came across an article by CityPlus, which made my friend's visit unforge廿able and let us spend a wonderful time together, doing what I call the " Stamp Hunt! "
What made you decide to try the CityPlus tour?
B: A friend of mine was visiting Shenzhen for the first time and he only had one and a half days to enjoy this vivid city! I started panicking and could not decide on what to show him. Even though Shenzhen's public transport is almost flawless, it still takes ages to get from one side of the city to the other. Luckily, a few days before my friend arrived, I came across an article by CityPlus, which made my friend's visit unforge廿able and let us spend a wonderful time together, doing what I call the " Stamp Hunt! "
Route 1: Just Shenzhen Whole-City Discovery Route
This route covers Luohu District, Futian District and Nanshan District. Our team provides a total of 40 tasks at eight game spots. You can either enjoy the competition and win prizes as quickly as possible, or slow down your pace and enjoy each task.
At " History Sites," you may pay a visit to " the first McDonald' s" in mainland China and experience shopping at the local market. In the CBD, you can learn what is meant by M Shenzhen speedM at Guomao Mansion and find your own career path in this prosperous land. "Technology Sites" show Shenzhen' s impressive technological strength. You can see " Shenzhen' s No. 1 Buildingn and the highest point in the city. You can visit the tallest steel-cement building in the world, which is an environmentally friendly and smart building, as well as check out the various advanced electronic devices inside it.
"Culture Sites" displays the gathering of artistic creativity. You can feast your eyes on exhibitions of both traditional and modem art. Besides the exhibitions, there are many themed restaurants and characteristic coffee shops. You can have a taste of some handmade coffee, or take a seat in a themed coffee shop, which features a gramophone record playing background music, and reflect on current events. What' s more, you can find some lovely gifts at the T-street creative market, which is the most popular market in Shenzhen. You will surely feel the warmth and be moved when you listen to street singers singing at dusk.
"Community Sites" help you learn about the transformation of H SZ SeaworldH since Reform and Opening up and meet " the Father of Shekou.H You can experience public art at the Culture and Art Center, and gain a feeling of integration and communication with the space. In the talent park, you may also read about how our predecessors developed this city and find the motivation to achieve your dream.
Selected sites:
International Trade Center Building
Its construction in 1982 was implemented with M Shenzhen speed," " building one floor every three days," making it the tallest architectural landmark in Shenzhen at the time.
Huaqiang North
Constructed in 1982 as China' s largest distribution center for IT products, SEG Plaza is known as China1 s “ First Electronics Street.H
Shenzhen Concert Hall
Designed by the Japanese master of architecture, Mr. Arakisakia, its exterior wall combines Eastern and Western styles by using the "5 Chinese Elementsn symbolized by the colors, yellow, red, blue, white and black.
Lianhuashan Park
Built in 1992, the park is shaped like a lotus flower in full bloom and is thus named "Lotus Hill." It is one of the " Top 10 Shenzhen Attractions.
Ping An International Finance Center
Located in Futian' s CBD, this 118-story building, nicknamed " Dragon Ridge," is the tallest skyscraper in Shenzhen.
OCT-LOFT
What used to be an old industrial area has since been transformed into a cultural hub where creativity, design and art thrive.
Shenzhen Talent Park
As China' s first talent-themed park, it pays tribute to the outstanding scholars that have contributed to Shenzhen' s development over the past 40 years.
Shekou Sea World
With 80 percent of Shenzhen' s international education resources and almost half of Nanshan' s expat population, Shekou has developed into a " mini-UN."
Route 2: Just Shenzhen Culture and Creative Route
Although Shenzhen is renowned for its technological and economic development, the city has also gradually gained recognition (both domestically and abroad) as a " Design City" with a booming "culture and creativity" scene.
The bilingual Discovery Route featuring '* culture and creativity" was designed to educate the public about the development of Shenzhen' s culture and arts industry. Participants following this route can learn more about Shenzhen in a fun and innovative manner. This Discovery Route was designed to enhance a sense of belonging to the city, while increasing attention on Shenzhen' s rapidly expanding M Culture and Creativity" landscape.
Selected sites:
Sea World Culture and Arts Center
Sea World Culture and Arts Center, located in Shekou Sea World — an expatriate hub in Shenzhen — features several top-class exhibition halls for culture and arts, and aims to be the next visionary site for the spread of the arts and culture globally.
G&G Creative Community
An experiential and industrial creative design center focusing on the exploration of new lifestyles, the G&G Creative Community is a creative destination and content incubator driven by a shared economy. The many new commercial arts initiatives that the community has kick-started include: ING Market, ING Creative Space, ING Street, Crazy Grass Festival and Creative Forum.
Hua Art Museum
Hua Art Museum is the country' s first design-themed art museum, and its exterior is shaped like a beehive. Along with the He Xiangning Art Museum and OCT Contemporary Art Terminal, it forms the "Art TriangleH in the Overseas Chinese Town. The museum also houses an art salon, which serves as a comprehensive engagement platform for art lovers.
He Xiangning Art Museum
Located in the Overseas Chinese Town in Shenzhen, the museum first opened its doors April 18, 1997. With the inscription of its name handwritten by Jiang Zeming, it is the first national art museum named after an individual. A prestigious institution in Chinese art and academia, and for society at large, the museum is currently extending its influence to the global stage.
MixC
Located in Nanshan District, MixC integrates cafes, food and shopping into one, incorporating innovative, cultural and humanities-related fashion, art and social elements. Offering an " all-new leisurely urban creative space," the mall has become a popular hit for social media influencers
Block Sixteen
Block Sixteen is a creative park located at 16 Gaoxin North 6th Road, Shenzhen High-Tech Park, hence its name. The park explores and creates prototype street zones for lifestyles of the future, with a focus on the culture, creation and technology industries. Arts and entertainment events, such as concerts, forums and book clubs, are frequently held in the park.
OCT-LOFT
OCT-LOFT takes its name from the renovated factory buildings on which it is based. Combining creativity, design and art, the park is shaping up to be a landmark area in Shenzhen and a new open community for cultural industries, serving as a hub for arts events and Shenzhen's hipsters.
Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning
The Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning was designed by "deconstructivism pioneer" Coop Himmelb(l)au. As the new landmark for culture and the arts in Shenzhen's Futian District, the museum functions both as a site for cultural exchange and architectural exhibitions under one roof.
Shum Yip Upperhills
Located in the center of Futian District and surrounded by three major central parks, it is connected to the Lotus Hill and Bijiashan parks by a sightseeing bridge. Shum Yip Upperhills is a leader in the concept of " high-end quality living," focusing on creative design and product innovation.
Guan Shanyue Art Museum
Guan Shanyue Art Museum is a national art museum named by the artist Guan Shanyue, which was built in 1995.
Shenzhen Grand Theater
Built in 1984, Shenzhen Grand Theater was the first building in China to introduce a stage design shaped after the character "pin," and was built using advanced mechanical equipment sourced from abroad. It has since become a progressive symbol for modern theater architecture in China, marking the beginning of the a Era of the Grand Theaters."
Dafen Oil Painting Village
The oil painting industry of Dafen Village traces its roots back to 1989. Today's Dafen Village is the biggest production and trading base for commercial oil painting in the country, and an important oil painting distribution center for the world. It is the creative cultural industry area that is most representative of Shenzhen and attracts a large number of visitors.
Shangwei Art Village
Shangwei Art Village is an urban village cultural project with a government-built platform serving as a performance space for traditional opera artists. It was transformed from an old, dilapidated and rubbish-filled village that was unsuitable for living into an ecological base for the arts that blends artistic reinvention with environmental management.
Guanlan
Guanlan is the hometown of China's first-generation printmaking artist Chen Yanqiao. Converted from a 300-year-old Hakka village, the Guanlan Original Industry Base for Printmaking is an ideal and peaceful place much-loved by artists. It combines print art creation and printmaking, with print art exhibition, collection, exchange, research, training and market development, all in one space.
New Who Art Village
New Who Art Village is a century-old Hakka village in Longhua District. In 2012, a group of artists came and started exploring the village as an artistic base for creative work, which evolved into the Aohu Art Village of today. Featuring the Aohu Art Museum, Courtyard of the Arts, Diaolou Theater and specialty shops, the village embraces artists, local residents, visitors and large numbers of tourists.
Route 3: Just Shenzhen Eco-Discovery Route
Jointly initiated by nine NG Os, Just Shenzhen Eco-Discovery Route contains 12 sites that offer fantastic scenery and inspirational learning experiences. The route also introduces over 60 public ecological education sessions or events scheduled from July 2019 to June 2020!
When talking about Shenzhen, you might think of keywords like economic development, finance, high- tech, entrepreneurship, modernization, vibrant, etc. This city, whose residents have an average age of 32, has become the dreamland of many entrepreneurs and the young generation. After commuting daily in this bustling city, you may have gotten used to the fast pace. However, have you ever spent time making a retreat to explore the ecological scenic places in the city?
As a “ green city," with a green space coverage rate of 45.1 percent in the built-up areas, Shenzhen has more than 1090 public gardens. The total length of the urban green ways reaches 2,448 km. The total area of sustainable architecture in the city is over 100 million square meters. Strolling in a park, therefore, is a common leisure activity for local residents.
11 Just Shenzhen" Eco-Discovery Route consists of 12 representative sites, each specially chosen by the designers to help you explore the five main eco-systems of Shenzhen: coastal wetlands, public parks, mountains and forests, sustainable architecture and coastlines.
Selected sites
OCT Wetland: Seashore / Nature School / Mangroves
OCT wetland is the green lung of Shenzhen. Come explore the diverse species here and learn about wetland protection; visit the mangroves in the spring and catch a glimpse of hundreds of migratory birds; enjoy the shade within the mangroves in the summer; and join handiwork classes using leaves in autumn.
Shenzhen Bay Park: Migratory birds / Mudskipper / Sea view
Shenzhen Bay Park is known as a habitat for migratory birds and for its mangroves. Here you will see thousands of migratory birds, including black-faced spoonbills. You can also see creatures in the tidal zone and walk or bike on the multiple paths along the shore.
Futian Mangrove Ecological Park: Ecological restoration / Outdoor Classroom / Ecological classes
Converted from an abandoned dock, Futian Mangrove Ecological Park is the first city park run by an NPO in China. The bordering estuary provides a habitat for fish, shrimp and crab. In this area, you can find mudskippers and black-faced spoonbills. The Outdoor Classroom co-built by Nature Explore Classrooms is an ideal place for preschool kids to have fun while learning about nature.
Tanglang Mountain Park: Asian leopard cat / Butterflies / Trekking
Tanglang Mountain is covered by greens, and you can find rare plants, such as Alsophila spinulosa and Aquilaria sinensis, as well as traces of wild mammals like the Asian leopard cat, small Indian civet and masked palm civet. Several trails will lead you to the peak where you can enjoy a splendid sunset.
Honey Park: Sponge city / Lychee orchard / Ecological water system
Honey Park is an example of a sponge city with an ecological water system. It is decorated with flowers throughout the year. You can enjoy the view of a 100,000-square-meter lychee orchard or observe aquatic plants and insects by the lake, providing plenty of fun childhood experiences.
Gangxia 1980 Green Roof: Urban village / Sponge city / Green roof
Gangxia 1980 is a Japanese style youth apartment complex transformed from an old village house. The metal structure on the roof contains 400 planter boxes that collect rainwater. The rooftop serves as a green space for the building' s residents while also improving the overall environment of the neighborhood. It is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 14:00-16:00.
Honghu Park: Lotus / Waterbirds / Bald cypress
Known for its lotuses in summer and bald cypresses in winter, Honghu Park hosts a big lotus festival each June, boasting 120,000 square meters of lotuses. Walking by the lakeside, you can immerse yourself in the flagrance of the lotus. It is also a paradise for waterbirds, so you may have a chance for an up-close experience with them.
Fairy Lake Botanical Garden: Plant Ark / Cycads / Magnolia / Begonia
Fairy Lake Botanical Garden is a scientific research site. This natural oxygen bar comprises nearly 12,000 species of plants. You can find China's rare plants like Alsophila spinulosa and Camellia nitidissima. You can meander through cycads, shade plants, cacti and succulents. Additionally, you can enjoy birds, flowers and butterflies in this kingdom of plants.
Location: 160 Liantang Xianhu Road, Luohu District
Wutong Mountain: Rhododendron moulmainense / Streams / Amphibians
The tallest mountain in Shenzhen, Wutong Mountain greets you with streams, waterfalls and an abundance of greenery. Trekking along a stream, you will meet butterflies, dragonflies and damselflies in the air, and Hong Kong newt and frogs in the water. In spring, the blooming Rhododendron moulmainense flowers all over the mountain will fill you with joy.
Yangmeikeng: Intertidal zone / Hermit crabs / Coast road
Yangmeikeng coastline is dazzlingly beautiful and biking along it will provide you with radiant views. The intertidal zone is habitat to creatures like sandworms, hermit crabs and sea anemones. You can also trek along the stream and taste fresh seafood here.
Qiniang Mountain: Geopark / Geological museum / Fuchsia hybrids
Qiniang Mountain, formed by volcanic eruption, contains a variety of rock types. You can explore the remains of ancient volcanoes as well as visit the only geographic museum in Shenzhen. The verdant forest nurtures a rich eco-system, which makes it perfect for excursions.
Dongxichong Coastline
This is listed as one of the ten most beautiful hiking trails in China by National Geographic. Besides the pristine water and soft beach, you will see rugged rocks and seaside trees. You can also look into the stars at the Observatory of Xichong
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