Shenzhen Attractions
Bordering on Hong Kong, Shenzhen lies to the south of the provincial capital of Canton, in the midst of beautiful scenery.
Until 1979 Shenzhen was only a small village with a few streets, four factories and about a dozen shops. Then the central government transformed it into a special center for trade and industry, which led to an economic boom. The signs of rapid growth are everywhere. Old districts are being demolished and new buildings appear almost out of thin air - shopping and office complexes, as well as numerous hotels and holiday villages catering for the increasing flow of tourists - with inevitable consequences for the cityscape.
Until 1979 Shenzhen was only a small village with a few streets, four factories and about a dozen shops. Then the central government transformed it into a special center for trade and industry, which led to an economic boom. The signs of rapid growth are everywhere. Old districts are being demolished and new buildings appear almost out of thin air - shopping and office complexes, as well as numerous hotels and holiday villages catering for the increasing flow of tourists - with inevitable consequences for the cityscape.
Splendid China
In the Splendid China (Jinxiu Zonghua) beach park, which extends over 20km/12mi to the east of the city on the banks of Dapeng Bay, the best known of the Chinese natural and architectural monuments have been reproduced. In addition, in the adjacent Cultural Folk Village, miniature villages of nearly all the 56 Chinese nationalities have been set up.
The park has also been equipped for bathing, and holiday houses can be rented in the immediate vicinity.
The park has also been equipped for bathing, and holiday houses can be rented in the immediate vicinity.
Xili Holiday Village
32km/21mi to the northwest of Shenzhen, on the banks of the Xili lake, is the Xili holiday village (Xili Dujiacun) which is surrounded by a covered walk. It includes a place for barbecues, a rifle range, a revolving restaurant situated on a beautiful slope and several secluded villas.
Included in the attractions of the holiday village are Unicorn Hill (Qilingshan) and the Water Paradise (Shuishang Leyun).
Included in the attractions of the holiday village are Unicorn Hill (Qilingshan) and the Water Paradise (Shuishang Leyun).
