Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport 59 min
Fairy Lake Botanical Garden (9 min) Botanical garden featuring a lake & 6 themed sections, with rare trees, bonsai & other plant life. East Lake Park, Shenzhen (9 min) Sprawling, landscaped park with walking trails & bridges, an arboretum, bonsai trees & a zoo. Lam Tsuen Wishing Tree (1 hr 18) Banyan tree (now a plastic replacement) into which visitors throw wishes attached to oranges. Bride's Pool (2 hr 13) Tranquil locale featuring a waterfall cascading into a cool pool, with lush trails & picnic areas. Ping'an International Financial Center (24 min) Well-known 115-story skyscraper with restaurants & an observation deck for sweeping city views. Splendid China Folk Village (35 min) Large theme park with 100+ miniature reproductions of China's historic locations & cultural shows. Mai Po Nature Reserve (28 min) Kite-flying is a popular activity at this urban park with gardens, a wide lawn & a bronze statue. Dameisha Beach (27 min) This long, sandy beach with scenic mountain views draws crowds for lounging, swimming & grilling. Hong Kong Railway Museum (1 hr 4) Visitors can board vintage carriages at this 1913 station museum housing photographs & model trains. Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery (1 hr 23) A long flight of steep steps leads to this sizable, intricate Buddhist temple with lots of statues. Hongfa Temple (8 min) Modern Buddhist temple with 40 traditional-style structures, including a bell tower & dining hall. Huanggang Port (23 min) Mai Po Nature Reserve (1 hr 31) Peaceful Buddhist temple, opened in 2015, that allows limited visitors by online appointment only. Hong Kong Wetland Park (1 hr 43) Large wetland reserve with a visitor center featuring educational exhibits, a cafe & souvenir shop. |