Have you been staying in Shenzhen for a long time and always want to get some fresh air around? This guide compiles 10 personally tested treasure sites, ranging from island secrets to ancient towns in Lingnan, from food paradise to hiking paradise. Within a 2-hour drive from Shenzhen, you can travel back and forth on weekends! If you have any questions or would like to customize your trip, please contact us!
1. Dapeng Peninsula · Shenzhen's "Little Kamakura" and Glass Sea
Gameplay: Drive on Shenzhen's most beautiful coastal road - Shenkui Road, with the blue sea on your left and cliffs on your right. The Lu Zui Mountain Villa at the finish line "Yangmei Pit" is the filming location for "The Mermaid", with breathtaking rocks and waves. Cuisine: Must try Dapeng sea urchin zongzi, General's hat shell, and the ginger and scallion stir fried crab at the seafood stall are super fat and delicious!
Self driving tip: Weekends can be congested, so it is recommended to travel during off peak hours. Navigation on "Luzhui Avenue" requires appointment.
2. The frozen sea of fruits in Huizhou Shuangyue Bay and Turtle Bay
Gameplay: Check in at the "China's Only Turtle Sanctuary", where the HuiXian Bridge boardwalk leads directly to the seaside, and the sea water is so clear that you can see schools of fish! Niche Experience: Stay at Vanke Shuangyue Bay Phase II Apartment, with a balcony facing the sunrise and a beach downstairs where you can find colorful seashells. It takes 2 hours to get there directly, and the toll is about 60 yuan.
Avoiding pitfalls: It is more cost-effective to book a sea view room one month in advance to avoid holidays.
3. Dongguan Songshan Lake · Realistic version of "Sky City"
Gameplay: Rent an electric bike and ride around the lake. The castle of Huawei's European town is reflected in the lake, as if entering a fairy tale world. Hidden parking spot: navigate to "Songhu Yanyu University Intersection Parking Lot" and take a photo of Huawei's small train passing through a pink flower sea.
Cuisine: The roasted goose and lychee wood fired rice at the nearby farmhouse restaurants are truly authentic!
Tips for Shenzhen Surrounding Tour: No admission fee required, it is recommended to wear light colored clothes to take photos.
4. Wanlv Lake in Heyuan: A Cool Secret Realm of "Jade in the Water"
Gameplay: Take a boat ride to the Mirror Flower Garden Scenic Area, and the lake water is as green as if it has been filtered and colored! Must experience: Watch the "Hakka Water Dance Show" on Longfeng Island and stay at a lakeside homestay at night to listen to the chirping of insects. Take the Wushen Expressway, it takes 2.5 hours to get there directly.
Gourmet eggs: Stuffed tofu and five fingered peach soup in Heyuan must be tasted!
5. Qingyuan Lianzhou Underground River · "Lingnan's First Cave River"
Gameplay: Take a boat to cross a 2000 meter underground cave, with stalactites shining brightly under neon lights. Surrounding Easter eggs: You can ride bamboo rafts in the nearby Huangchuan Three Gorges, and the Yao ethnic group's long drum dance performance is extremely stunning. A 3-hour drive around Shenzhen, suitable for a two-day one Night tour.
Avoid pit: The temperature difference inside the cave is large, and it is covered with a thin jacket.
6. MacLehose Trail in Hong Kong, a paradise for hiking enthusiasts
Gameplay: Starting from Xiwan Pavilion, walk the second section, cross the mountain and sea path, and check in at the "Hong Kong ends of the earth". Food: Sea urchin Fried Rice and frozen milk tea at the end of Langga Bay are super cured! You need to apply for a Hong Kong and Macau travel permit and navigate to the "Shenzhen Bay Port" for customs clearance.
Attention: Some sections of the road require climbing and wearing non slip shoes.
7. the Historic Center of Macao: Taste and Architecture Tour of Chinese and Portuguese Culture
How to play: eat Portuguese egg tarts at the memorial archway of Dasanba, visit the letter store in front of the conference pavilion, and listen to the organ concert in the Notre Dame of the Rose Hall. Navigate to "Zhuhai Hengqin Port", park and walk through the border.
Food must eat: Margaret egg tarts, water crab Congee, pork chop buns!
8. Zhuhai Chimelong Ocean Kingdom · Parent Child Travel Ceiling
Gameplay: Underwater tunnel at Whale Shark Aquarium, cute groups at Penguin Aquarium, night light parade, and fireworks show. 2-hour direct access, it is recommended to stay at Penguin Hotel and enter the park in advance.
Shelter: There are many people on weekends. Buy an express bracelet to reduce the queue.
9. Conghua Hot springs in Guangzhou - Winter Private Soup Secret Realm
Gameplay: Stay at a hot spring hotel by the Liuxi River, soak in private soup and watch the starry sky. Surrounding Easter eggs: Hiking in Xitou Village and picking lychees (seasonal). Departing from Shenzhen, take the Daguang Expressway and arrive directly in 1.5 hours.
Cuisine: Lu Tian braised pork, Liuxi River mandarin fish is super fresh!
10. Jiangmen Kaiping Diaolou · Shooting location for "Let the Bullets Fly"
Gameplay: Stroll through the Diaolou group in Zili Village and see the combination of Chinese and Western architectural aesthetics. Niche Experience: Staying at Diaolou Homestay and Listening to Overseas Chinese Descendants Tell Family Stories. A 3-hour drive, along the way you can enjoy Taishan eel rice.
Photo: Wearing cheongsam or retro skirt, it's great to take pictures in front of the watchtower!
Surrounding Shenzhen, there are too many treasures worth exploring - from islands to mountains, from cuisine to culture, new gameplay can be unlocked every weekend. Don't say 'nowhere to go' anymore, bring this shenzhen itinerary and let's go!
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