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Shenzhen Tours & Things to Do
Discover the best Shenzhen tours and things to do in China’s dazzling boomtown on the Hong Kong border: tour the world’s landmarks in miniature at Window of the World, explore China’s cultures at Splendid China, gaze at the futuristic skyline, browse the Dafen oil-painting village and cross into Hong Kong. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Sunset tours in Shenzhen
Departures that are under way when the sun sets in the coming weeks — start times checked against the local sunset.
Good for families in Shenzhen
Children can join from a young age and pay less than adults — taken from each operator’s price list.
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Explore Shenzhen by interest
Whatever brings you to Shenzhen — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Window of the World
Miniature landmarks.
ExploreSplendid China
Culture park.
ExploreCity & skyline
Futuristic city.
ExplorePrivate tours
Your own guide.
ExploreDafen art village
Painters’ hub.
ExploreHong Kong border
Two cities.
ExploreTheme parks
Fun for all.
ExploreShenzhen highlights
Parks & skyline.
ExploreWhat to see
Top attractions in Shenzhen
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Window of the World
Miniature landmarks.
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Splendid China
Culture park.
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City Skyline
Futuristic city.
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Private Tours
Your own guide.
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Dafen Village
Painters’ hub.
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Hong Kong
Two cities.
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Theme Parks
Fun for all.
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Shenzhen
Tech boomtown.
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City awayWindow of the World
Miniature landmarks.
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City awaySplendid China
Culture park.
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City awayCity Skyline
Futuristic city.
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City awayPrivate Tour
Your own guide.
from €100View trips
City awayDafen Village
Painters’ hub.
from €30View trips
Border awayHong Kong
Two cities.
from €80View trips
Practical guide
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Shenzhen visitor asks before booking.
Autumn (Oct–Dec)
Dry and mild — the best time to visit.
Spring (Mar–Apr)
Warm and pleasant, with some rain.
Summer (May–Sep)
Hot, humid and prone to typhoons.
Winter (Jan–Feb)
Cool and dry, and rarely cold.
For theme parks
Autumn for the most comfortable days.
Best overall
October to December for dry, mild weather.
One day
A theme park and the skyline.
Two days
Add another park and Dafen village.
Three+ days
Add a Hong Kong crossing.
For theme parks
Window of the World and Splendid China.
For the city
The skyline and shopping districts.
For day trips
A trip across to Hong Kong.
By metro
The huge metro reaches the parks and centre.
Tours
Tours are easiest for combining several sights.
By taxi
Taxis and ride apps are cheap and handy.
On foot
Parks and districts are walkable once there.
Where to stay
Stay in Futian or near the OCT parks.
Chinese yuan
China uses the yuan; mobile pay is everywhere.
Window of the World
Allow a few hours for the whole park.
Splendid China
Time your visit for the evening shows.
Hong Kong
Check border and visa rules before crossing.
Dafen
Browse the studios and haggle for art.
Mobile pay
Set up mobile pay, as cash is rarely used.
Combos
Some tours combine two theme parks.
Theme parks
Park tours fill up — book ahead.
Hong Kong tours
Cross-border tours fill up — reserve early.
Private tours
Private guides book up — reserve early.
Window of the World
This top sight fills up — book ahead.
Splendid China
Culture-park tours fill up — reserve early.
Holidays
Chinese holidays are busiest — book far ahead.
Window of the World
Around €60–100 for a Window of the World tour.
Splendid China
About €55–90 for a Splendid China tour.
City tour
Roughly €40–80 for a city and skyline tour.
Hong Kong tour
Around €80–150 for a cross-border tour.
Dafen tour
About €23–50 for a Dafen art village tour.
How to save
Join group tours to save over private ones.
When to visit
Shenzhen through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
Spring (Mar–Apr)
Mar–Apr
- Best for
- Warm days.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Some rain.
Summer (May–Sep)
May–Sep
- Best for
- Green & hot.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Typhoons.
Autumn (Oct–Dec)
Oct–Dec
- Best for
- Dry & mild.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Best.
Winter (Jan–Feb)
Jan–Feb
- Best for
- Cool & dry.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Mild.
People also ask
Shenzhen travel FAQ
What are the best tours in Shenzhen?
The highest-rated experiences are Window of the World, Splendid China, the city skyline, and the Dafen art village.
What should I book in advance in Shenzhen?
Reserve theme-park tours and Hong Kong crossings ahead, especially around Chinese holidays.
How many days do I need in Shenzhen?
One day covers a park and the skyline, and two to three let you add more parks and Hong Kong.
Is Shenzhen worth visiting?
Yes — a futuristic megacity of theme parks, skyscrapers and art villages on the Hong Kong border, it is a fascinating modern stop in China.
When is the best time to visit Shenzhen?
October to December, the dry autumn, for the most comfortable weather.
What is Window of the World?
A theme park of miniature global landmarks in Shenzhen.
How far is Hong Kong from Shenzhen?
It borders the city — a short crossing away.
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