SOURCE: Longhua foreign affairsPUBDATE:2024-04-30
The
International Workers’ Day is approaching, wondering where to
go for a delightful getaway in Longhua? Bookmark this guide, and
seize the holiday to temporarily escape the urban hustle and bustle.
01. Guanlan Ancient Market
Preserving Shenzhen's most intact ancient ruins, Guanlan Ancient Market retains many Hakka civilian houses from the late Qing Dynasty to the Republic of China era.
During the day, you can stroll through the streets, observing arcades, watchtowers, and residential houses. At night, just enjoy a dreamlike light show. Take a City Walk here and let your mood settle.
Location:Guanlan Ancient Market (Please search for "Guanlan Guxu" on map apps)
Opening Hours:Monday to Sunday, all day.
02. Shangwei Art Village
Shangwei Art Village is a 400-year-old Hakka village with rich cultural heritage, boasting five century-old watchtowers.
Nestled among mountains and water, far from the urban hustle and bustle, it’s hailed by netizens as “the most Lijiang-like place in Shenzhen”.
Location:Shangwei Art Village (Please search for "Shangwei Yishucun" on map apps)
Opening Hours:9:00-18:00 Everyday
03. Shenzhen Art Museum (New Venue)
Shenzhen Art Museum (New Venue) aims to create an international first-class art palace integrating art exhibitions, art collections, cultural exchanges, talent cultivation, and public services.
The 18 galleries inside have their own features, equipped with art storage rooms and art libraries.
Location:Shenzhen Art Museum
Opening Hours:10:00-18:00 (No admission after 17:30), closed on Mondays
04. Shenzhen Library North
As Shenzhen’s second municipal library, Shenzhen Library North gathers thousands of books, providing spacious reading and study spaces with nearly 2000 seats.
The basement houses an “18-meter deep three-dimensional book depository”. It is currently the largest and first deeply buried three-dimensional book depository in China.
The clever combination of light and geometric lines in these two buildings exudes a tranquil minimalist vibe, making the library another landmark cultural complex in Shenzhen.
Location:Shenzhen Library North
Opening Hours:Adult Area, 1st Floor: Tuesday to Sunday, 7:00-23:00
2nd to 5th Floors: Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00-21:00
05. Longhua NiuHuShuiBiDao
Pick a sunny day and oxygenate your lungs on Shenzhen’s first lakeside ecological marathon track.
With a total length of about 9.9 kilometers, it’s perfect for jogging and walking. The marathon track navigates through the greenery, connecting to attractions like New Who Art Village, Guanlan Printmaking Village, Chen Yanqiao Exhibition Hall, and Mission Hills Eco-Sports Community.
Location:Mission Hills Golf Academy Range
Opening Hours:7:00-18:00 Everyday
06. Yangtai Mountain Forest Park
With a total area of about 28.57 square kilometers, known as the “forest green lung” and “urban oxygen bar”, this forest park is perfect for hiking and cycling.
Gather some outdoor enthusiasts and immerse yourselves in the natural charm of the forest park amidst continuous mountain ranges.
Location:①Yangtaishan Forest Park - Victory Big Rescue ②Lengshuikeng Reservoir
Opening Hours:All day
Telephone 0755-27617814Email [email protected]
Address 4 / F, Tower B, OCT Central One, Mintang Road, Longhua District, Shenzhen
Opening Hours 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays)