Dapeng Peninsula National Geopark, Shenzhen, Guangdong | A hidden gem in Shenzhen

|A hidden gem in Shenzhen. 👉 Dapeng Peninsula National Geopark is the only national geopark in Shenzhen. It is located at the foot of Qiniang Mountain on Dapeng Peninsula in Dapeng New District, Shenzhen. It is a great place to breathe fresh air, take your kids out on hot or rainy days, and learn about geology on weekends or holidays. 📍Address: Geological Park Road, Shenzhen 🅿️Parking: Free 🎫Tickets: Free ⏰Opening hours: 9:30–16:30, closed on Mondays ⚠️You need to make a reservation with the Shenzhen Traffic Police GZH to drive there! 📍Detailed address: No. 1, Nanao Geological Park Road, Xinda Community, Nanao Street, Dapeng New District, Longgang District, Shenzhen 🚗Transportation: You can drive there 🚗 and there are parking spaces; you can also take bus 🚌 M423 to the National Geopark Station and walk for 6 minutes 🌈Recommended places to visit 1⃣️Ancient Style Park A dinosaur park that children love, where you can find Tyrannosaurus, Stegosaurus, Pterosaurs, Triceratops, and other dinosaurs that I can't name. 2⃣️Volcano Experience Hall Realistic lava flows under your feet, and you can experience a volcanic eruption in an immersive way. 3⃣️Underwater World Explore various marine creatures, such as crabs, sea fish, corals, and octopuses. Children can play here for a long time. 4⃣️Gem Hall An exhibition hall that adults visit repeatedly, displaying various gems, crystals, and jade, which really broadens your horizons and increases your knowledge. 5⃣️Mineral Hall Learn about the formation of geological landforms and see various rock exhibitions, such as common calcite, sandstone, and dinosaur eggs. You can also observe meteorites up close. ⚠️Tips 1. Qiniang Mountain is next to the museum, and you can hike there. 🍀There are 2 hiking routes 1⃣Main Peak Scientific Research Route The whole journey is 7 km, with an elevation gain of 865 m. It takes 150 minutes to hike, and you should allow 5 hours for the whole journey. Opening hours: 6:00–16:00 (Security guards will start to dissuade you from climbing the mountain at 15:00) 2⃣Small Loop Route The whole journey is 10 km. You will go up the mountain on a dirt road and down the mountain on a stepped road. It is expected to take 5–6 hours! 🔻Equipment recommendations Trekking poles and non-slip shoes are essential. There are many branches and weeds along the wild road, which can easily scratch your skin, so long pants and long sleeves are also necessary‼ 2. Walk to the right for more than ten minutes, and you can take your kids to the ranch to feed the sheep. 3. Haibeiwan Beach and Sapphire Beach are nearby, so pay attention to safety when playing.