The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link is set to formally open in June 2024. Stretching from Bao'an District in Shenzhen to Cuiheng New District in Zhongshan, this mega sea-crossing passage will reduce the travel time between these two cities from approximately two hours to a mere 30 minutes. Along this route, an array of exciting attractions awaits exploration.
Shenzhen
OH Bay (欢乐港湾)
At OH Bay, the iconic "Bay Glory" Ferris wheel offers a panoramic view of the cityscape and coastline. Multiple attractions, such as The Haibin Culture Park, featuring a romantic water show and regular music festivals, the flagship store of Zhongshuge Bookstore, a themed food street, and other highlights at the OH Bay, are all highly popular with visitors.
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(Photo: Culture, Media, Tourism and Sports Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality)
Add.: South of Baohua Road, Xin'an Street, Bao'an Central District, Bao'an District, Shenzhen (深圳市宝安区宝安中心区新安街道宝华路以南)
Xiwan Mangrove Park (西湾红树林公园)
With 32 hectares of wetland and a coastline of 45 kilometers, the park boasts a sea-watching platform that can accommodate over 2,000 visitors, providing superb coastal sightseeing opportunities. Strolling along the greenways, you can witness the breathtaking sight of the sun setting behind the pylons of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link.
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Add.: Next to Jinwan Avenue, Xixiang Sub-district, Shenzhen Bao'an District, Shenzhen (深圳市宝安区西乡街道金湾大道旁)
Tiezai Mountain Park (铁仔山公园)
Boasting fresh air and surrounded by negative oxygen ions, Tiezai Mountain Park earned the titles of "urban leisure oxygen bar" and "citizen fitness paradise." Meanwhile, it also offers the perfect spot to capture the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link, sunsets, and planes in one frame.
(Photo: Bao'an Cultural and Sports Center)
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Add.: Northwest of Xixiang Flyover, Bao'an District, Shenzhen (深圳市宝安区西乡立交西北侧)
Qingping Ancient Market (清平古墟)
Dating back over 200 years, the historic market is home to several ancient structures, including the only existing three-arch stone bridge in Shenzhen, as well as old sites of a pawnshop and granary. It also has a film-making base.
The Qingping Ancient Market regularly hosts themed market events and other traditional culture-themed activities to provide a retro getaway for residents and tourists.
(Photo: Culture, Media, Tourism and Sports Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality)
Add.: Xinyan Road, Bao'an District, Shenzhen (深圳市宝安区新颜路清平古墟)
Zhongshan
Tourism Area of Sun Yat-sen's Hometown (孙中山故里旅游区)
This is where Sun Yat-sen (1866-1925), hailed as "the Great Forerunner of China's Democratic Revolution," was born and raised. The area includes five scenic zones, namely the Museum of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, old Cuiheng Village, Zhongshan Town, the Memorial Park of the 1911 Revolution, and Litoujian Mountain. These zones showcase Sun Yat-sen's life and revolutionary activities.
(Photo: Zhongshan Fabu)
(Photo: Zhongshan Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism Bureau)
Add.: No.45, Cuiheng Avenue, Nanlang Sub-district, Zhongshan (中山市南朗街道翠亨大道45号)
Zuobu Village (左步村)
Founded during the Ming Dynasty, this village features some historic architecture, including watchtowers, ancestral halls, and temples. It is the ancestral home of many notable figures in China, such as Sun Yat-sen, actress Ruan Lingyu, and cartoonist Fang Cheng. Visitors can see numerous cultural relics related to these celebrities.
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(Photo: Zhongshan Fabu)
Add.: Zuobu Village, Nanlang Sub-district, Zhongshan (中山市南朗街道左步村)
Yakou Village (崖口村)
Renowned for its vast rice fields and abundant seafood resources, Yakou Village offers idyllic rural landscapes, coastal scenery, unique homestays, and a bustling seafood street, making it a popular destination.
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Add.: Yakou Village, Nanlang Sub-district, Zhongshan (中山市南朗街道崖口村)
Yunti Mountain Forest Park (云梯山森林公园)
Featuring picturesque mountain views and rich biodiversity, this park is famous among locals for its vast flower fields, especially in spring. Furthermore, from the summit, visitors can also enjoy a panoramic view of the Lingdingyang estuary, with a clear view of Macao and Hong Kong on sunny days.
(Photo: Zhongshan Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism Bureau)
Add.: Pagoda at Heli Village, Shanxi Gate of Yunti Mountain, Nanlang Sub-district, Zhongshan (中山市南朗街道云梯山西门合里村牌坊)
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