Shenzhen May 1st 3-day 2-night in-depth tour guide
Shenzhen May 1st 3-day 2-night in-depth tour guide
🏨 Accommodation recommendations
# Shenzhen VON Hotel Wanhe Hotel (Nanshan MixC Branch): Opened in 2022, located in the Shenzhen Bay Super Headquarters Base, it can truly be called a "smart living hub". The house is equipped with an intelligent voice control system, which makes it easy to control lights, air conditioners and curtains by voice. There is an outdoor children's playground on the third floor, creating an exclusive paradise for children. Indoor fitness equipment is also available for residents to sweat at any time. The 24-hour self-service laundry room is not only equipped with speed drying equipment, but also washing, drying and ironing equipment, which is really considerate for families or business travelers. It takes about ten minutes to walk from the hotel to MixC. Exit K of Shenzhen University Station on Line 1 and Line 13 are both within 300 meters, making travel very convenient. If you stay in a family room, parent-child king room or designer suite, you can also enjoy free taxi service within 4 kilometers.
The hotel offers three distinctive room types: the Tatami Audio-visual Room has a 1.5-meter bed, a 92-inch projector, and Tencent membership. It also has an independent kitchen, washing machine, and snacks for watching movies, creating a comfortable private viewing space for you; the Family Parent-Child King Room has a 1.8-meter bed, equipped with a tent play area, many toys and picture books, and children's toiletries and slippers. The outdoor children's playground on the third floor has slides and wooden horses for children to play to their heart's content; the Family King Room is equipped with a 2.4-meter bed, which can accommodate 3-4 people. It provides a free constant water kettle, and guests can use the 24-hour laundry room for free. They can also enjoy free business travel taxi service within 4 kilometers.
🌆 Day 1: Happy Valley Carnival + Window of the World Night View
Morning: At 9:00, walk 5 minutes from the hotel to Exit K of Shenzhen University Subway Station, and take Line 1 for 30 minutes to Happy Valley (15 minutes by taxi). Adult tickets are $218 and child/senior tickets are $130. The exciting projects include: "Golden Waves" and "Snowy Eagle"; families with children can go to the Magic Castle to experience parent-child projects and watch "Fantasy City".
Noon: Have lunch at the Old Captain Restaurant and Gold Mine Town Food Street in the park. Mexican burritos and beef noodles are recommended.
Afternoon: Experience the "Snow Mountain Flying Dragon" and "Rapids". In summer, you must play the big speaker and wave pool in Maya Beach Water Park. Follow the "Shenzhen Happy Valley" official account to check performances and watch the live performance of "The Bounty Hunter".
Evening: Walk for 10 minutes to Window of the World and buy night show tickets in advance starting from 90 yuan (100 yuan on the day, buy before 16:00). Enjoy the night view of the Eiffel Tower and other buildings, experience the high-speed Mt. Fuji, or take a sightseeing bus for 10 yuan.
🐒 Day 2: Wildlife Park + Shenzhen Bay Leisure
Morning: At 9:00 am, walk from the hotel to Exit K of Shenzhen University Subway Station, take Line 1 and transfer to Line 7 for 40 minutes to Exit B of Xili Lake Station (30 minutes by taxi). Adult tickets are 190 yuan, and there are discounts for parent-child/family tickets. It is recommended to buy them online. 09:30 - 18:00 Opening time. Get a map when entering the park, watch the Ocean Theater, the Beast Show, and experience feeding the animals.
Noon: The restaurant in the park provides hamburgers and pizza, and you can also bring your own snacks (don’t bring food to feed the animals).
Afternoon: Take Line 7 and transfer to Line 9 for 30 minutes to Shenzhen Bay Park Exit D2 (25 minutes by taxi). Enjoy 3-4 hours of free time, check in at the coconut grove sand pool, ride a bicycle on the greenway, have a picnic on the lawn, watch birds, and enjoy the sunset.
Evening: Walk 10-15 minutes to Shenzhen Bay MixC (or take Metro Line 9, Shenzhen Bay Station, Exit C). There are star-rated restaurants such as Dadong and Bingsheng, as well as popular online stores such as Lady M. You can also visit art exhibits and the Qianyan Bookstore below, and enjoy the night view in the garden on the L4 floor.
🎨 Day 3: Talent Park + Sea World + MixC
Morning: At 9:00, walk 5 minutes from the hotel to Exit K of Shenzhen University Subway Station, take Line 13 for 10 minutes to Exit M of Houhai Station (15 minutes by taxi), and then walk another 10 minutes to Shenzhen Talent Park. Walk along the 15-kilometer coastal belt, check in at the Talent Starlight Bridge and π Bridge, visit the Qiuxian Pavilion, there is a snack kiosk in the park, and you can go to Houhaihui for dinner.
Noon: There are many Internet-famous restaurants in Houhaihui that can satisfy different tastes.
Afternoon: Take Line 2 from Houhai Station to Exit A of Sea World Station for 20 minutes. Climb aboard the Ming Hua Ferry to experience some history, play with the kids and ride bicycles at Nuwa Seaside Park, watch the sunset at Fisherman's Wharf, and enjoy the musical fountain next to the cruise ship after 19:30 (except Mondays).
Evening: Take Line 2 and transfer to Line 1 for 30 minutes to Gaoxinyuan Station Exit A to go to MixC. You can choose from Journal Standard Foodies' soufflé, Bel's Korean food and other delicacies, visit Arc'teryx, Ralph Lauren and other brand stores, go to Star Legend to play parent-child entertainment projects, go to Jingshe Foot Massage to relax and enjoy the night view.
📌 Useful Tips
Transportation: Use the "Shenzhentong" APP to scan the QR code to take the subway. Traffic jams are likely to occur at Shenzhen Bay and MixC during the May Day holiday, so it is recommended to travel during off-peak hours.
Food: There are 10 Black Pearl restaurants in Nanshan District (such as Yue Hai Hui), and reservations are recommended.
Weather: Temperature 25 - 30℃, prepare sun-proof clothing and folding umbrella to prevent thunderstorms.
Hotel benefits: free use of the third floor terrace and children's playground, and breakfast extended to 11:30 on weekends.
Self-driving: Reservations are required for May Day at Dapeng Peninsula and Meisha, and can be processed in advance on the "Shenzhen Traffic Police" official account.