Shenzhen: A Memorable Holiday in China’s Richest City
Shenzhen is a town located in the Guangdong Province in southern China and was once a tiny fishing village that managed to emerge as a vast metropolis. Situated an hour and a half drive from the HUZ Huizhou Pingtan Airport, Shenzhen, China is considered to be the most appealing city in the country. Shenzhen is China’s first ever Special Economic Zone and the richest city in all of China. Cantonese is the widely spoken language in the region, apart from Mandarin, China’s mother dialect.
Best Time to Visit
Shenzhen, China, hotels are its most affordable during the months of October to December. If you prefer to enjoy the city with a crowd, visit during June to see the Dragon Boat Festival. Sailing teams head to the region from different areas of the Pearl River Delta to compete at the Longgang River, a free of charge competition to be enjoyed by all.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Sit back and relax at your posh rooms as the 5-star hotels The Ritz-Carlton, Shenzhen and Marco Polo Shenzhen located near cultural centers in Shenzhen. Head to the Dragon King Temple afterwards, a cultural destination located in the Phoenix Mountain. More stunning views can be enjoyed at the Fairy Lake Botanical Gardens, a 588 hectare botanical garden and arboretum in the Liantan sub-district. Contemporary-themed Chinese paintings, sculpture and special exhibitions and events are featured at the Shenzhen Art Museum, one of the modern museums in Shenzhen.