Shenzhen is the most prosperous cityin China. Though not a well-known destination among international travellers; Shenzhen is a favourite holiday location among locals. The city has various amusement parks and interesting attractions. The Window of The...more
Shenzhen is the most prosperous cityin China. Though not a well-known destination among international travellers; Shenzhen is a favourite holiday location among locals. The city has various amusement parks and interesting attractions. The Window of The World is a wonderful theme park which organizes several events. The other theme parks worth visiting include the Minsk World,Happy Valley Theme Park, Lianhua Mountain Park and the OCT East. The city also features a wide range of green spaces and natural attractions. Some noteworthy natural attractions include Fairy Lake Botanical Gardens, Wutong Mountain National Park, Yangtai Mountain Forest Park, Mangrove National Park and Safari Park Shenzhen.
There are also numerous museums and art galleries in Shenzhen that showcase the history and heritage of the city. The Shenzhen Museum is a must-see destination. The Shenzhen Art Museum is also worth visiting. The He Xiangning Art Museum and the Guan Shan Yue Art Gallery are also good places to appreciate the artwork of various artists. For those looking for historical sights; Shenzhen offers a plethora of historic attractions. Some of the historic places in the city include the Xin'an (Nantou) Ancient City, Dapeng Ancient Fort and the Hakka Culture Museumand the Crane Lake Fortified Hakka Village.
Shopping in Shenzhen is fun; the city has a number of street markets and also some excellent shopping malls. Some of the best places to shop include the Dong Men Pedestrian Street, HuaQiangBei,CocoPark,MixC Shopping Mall,Luohu Commercial City, etc. From local handicrafts to international luxury brands, these places offer everything.
The Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is the main airport that connects the city to various domestic and global destinations. There is a metro line available from the airport to the downtown Shenzhen. It takes about 50 minutes and a one way trip costs ¥5.7. Taxis are also available from the airport to central Futian; a one-way fare costs ¥100. Airport shuttle buses are also available.
Shenzhen has a few halal restaurants where visitors can find various delicacies. Some of the best halal restaurants in Shenzhen include ZhongFa Yuan Muslim Restaurant, Mevlana Turkish Restaurant, ShahraZad Restaurant, Indus Kitchen, Dewan E-Khass, Xinyue Muslim Restaurant, etc. Some of these restaurants serve authentic Chinese cuisine whereas others serve various international delicacies.
Shenzhen has a few mosques around the city. The most prominent mosque in Shenzhen is the Shenzhen Mosque. Another prominent mosque in the city is the Meilin Masjid Shenzhen. These mosques conduct all five prayers every day and also the JummuahSalaat.