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Chiwan Left Fort

Introduction Chiwan was one of the prime defensive spots on the Pearl River . The Chiwan Fort was divided into two parts, the Left Fort and the Right Fort. Originally they had twelve gun positions but now only the Left Fort is in any reasonable degree of repair. Perched on Ying Zui Mountain, at over […]

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Hakka Village and Hakka Culture Museum

Introduction Half of Shenzhen City was originally Hakka. This came about after the 17th century Kangxi Emperor depopulated the coastline to a depth of 30km as part of his campaign against Ming loyalists in Taiwan. When the coast was repopulated, the Hakka, descendants of 13th century immigrants from north China, were quicker. Relations between the […]

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Dapeng Ancient Fort

Introduction Dapeng Fort is yet another amazingly well preserved Ming Dynasty Fort. Founded in 1394, it shared with various other forts the duties of guarding the entrances to the Pearl River and was prominent in the defense of the river during the Opium War. It is extremely well preserved and currently undergoing restoration as a […]

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Xin’an (Nantou) Ancient City

Introduction This is the original county town for the county which originally encompassed Hong Kong and Shenzhen. There has been a town on this site since the fourth century. Much of the old town has been demolished and replaced by eight storey residential buildings in the “urban village” style, but Xin’an has still maintained the […]

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Tomb of the Young Song Emperor

Introduction This is putatively the tomb of the last Emperor of the Southern Song Dynasty (d. 1279). There is little doubt that he died in this general area after fleeing from the Mongols who had taken the dynastic capital Hangzhou. Modern knowledge of the tomb dates back to the latter years of the 19th century […]

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OCT Contemporary Art Terminal and Loft Area

Introduction OCT Contemporary Art Terminal (OCAT) is a brand new contemporary art organization under the umbrella of Shenzhen’s He Xiangning Art Museum, and is significant in being the first such professional institution to be established in association with, and administrated by, a State-owned art museum anywhere in China. It is part of the OCT Loft […]

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OCT Art and Design Gallery

Introduction Shenzhen is famous throughout China as a center of design and the OCT Loft Art and Design Gallery is where you go to see it exhibited. Set in a restored industrial building area, the galleriy holds regular exhibitions showcasing Shenzhen and China’s industrial, domestic and fashion design. Getting There Address Shennan Avenue, Nanshan District […]

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He Xiangning Art Museum

Introduction He Xiangning Art Museum is China’s second national modern art museum, after the National Art Gallery of China. He Xiangning was the widow of Liang Zhongkai, the leader of the pro-Moscow left of the Kuomintang during the 1920s. Liao was expected to become KMT leader after Sun Yat-sen’s death but he was assassinated by […]

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Shiyan Lake Hot Spring Resort

Introduction This has been a popular attraction since the 16th century when it was named as one of the “Eight Great Views of Xin’an County” (the county of which Hong Kong and Shenzhen were part). Situated on a man-made reservoir at the back of Yangtai Mountain, it is not easy to get to but it […]

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Shenzhen Garden and Flower Exposition Center

Introduction This park started life as the site of an international garden exhibition in 2004. It is an enormous garden with an area of 660,000 sq m. It ranges from gently undulating to quite steep and contains gardens in many different styles, not only Chinese but from all over the world. We love the Jiangnan […]