The North Deity Ancient Temple during the Sanyuesan celebrations in this April 11 file photo.
The Bay Glory Ferris wheel is a landmark at OH Bay.
Part of the Western coastal sightseeing belt. File photos unless otherwise stated
Inside the Waterlands Resort.
A lane in Fenghuang Ancient Village.
After 40 years of development, Bao'an District has transformed into a high-end, intelligent manufacturing hub and an economic powerhouse. Additionally, the district is a vibrant cultural and tourist destination with a history spanning over a thousand years. Acknowledged as the "cultural source of Shenzhen and Hong Kong," Bao'an boasts over 7,000 years of human activity. As of May 2023, Bao'an houses 248 immovable cultural relics, the highest number among the districts in Shenzhen.
Fenghuang Ancient Village
Fenghuang Ancient Village, located in the Fenghuang Community near the Fenghuang Mountain, has a history of 700 years. With 69 buildings built during the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties, 12 temples, 12 ancient wells and 12 ancient trees, the village is the ancestral home and residence of the Wen Clan, the descendants of the national hero Wen Tianxiang, and stands as one of the largest and best preserved ancient villages in Guangdong Province.
Add: 172 Fenghuangshan Boulevard, Fuyong Subdistrict
Metro: Line 11 to Tangwei Station, then take a bus to Fenghuang Square Station
North Deity Ancient Temple
Built in 1537 and refurbished in 1828 and 1994, the North Deity Ancient Temple was established to worship the North Deity in Chinese religion, one of the cosmological "Five Forms of the Highest Deity." The North Deity is also identified as Xuanwu or Zhenwu. By virtue of his association with the north, he has been identified and revered frequently as a representation of the supreme God of Heaven. Every third day of the third month of the lunar calendar, folk events like the Sanyuesan temple fair and pun choi feasts are held. Pun choi, meaning "basin cuisine," is a Cantonese dish served in large wooden, porcelain or metal basins and consumed communally.
Add: 24 Zhenli Street, Xixiang Subdistrict
Metro: Line 1 to Pingzhou Station, Exit B, then walk about 1.6 kilometers
OH Bay
Situated in the core area of Qianhai, OH Bay is a new complex that organically integrates the topography of the bay and green space, city and nature, culture and vitality, and leisure and business, to serve as another OCT masterpiece in the wake of OCT Harbor.
OH Bay has many landmarks such as its Bay Glory Ferris wheel that offers a 360-degree view of scenery of the Qianhai Bay and the stunning sunset. It is the world's fourth-largest cantilevered observation wheel, joining the ranks of global landmarks such as the Ain Dubai, Singapore Flyer, London Eye, and Melbourne Star.
Together with 270,000 square meters of parkland showcasing waterfront culture, two coastal experiential commercial areas on the east and west coasts, office buildings and corporate buildings, a high-quality coastal resort has sprung into being where life, work, entertainment and leisure are fully integrated. This adds another poetic, green, and ecologically viable asset to the landscape, as Shenzhen harbors ambitions of ranking among the world's most beautiful coastal cities.
Add: Intersection of Haitian Road and Baohua Road
Metro: Line 5 to Linhai Station
Western coastal sightseeing belt
Connecting the central area of Bao'an District to the coastline of Qianhai, the coastal sightseeing belt, often described as Shenzhen's version of Manhattan, features attractions such as Xiwan Mangrove Wetland Park, Dachan Bay terminals, and Qianhai CBD. It also connects the Shenzhong (Shenzhen-Zhongshan) Link, a world-class cross-sea project that started operation this June.
Add: Airport Ferry Terminal
Metro: Line 11 to Airport Station, then take bus M590
Waterlands Resort
Located in Shajing, Bao'an District, the Waterlands Resort is an eco-park that features sightseeing, entertainment and eco-science education. It is dotted with lakes, streams, dense woods and carpets of green grass. The flying birds, diving fish and blossoms of the four seasons of the year all add to the beauty of the resort.
The resort is at the east coast of the Pearl River estuary. Its first phase of development covers an area of 1,730,000 square meters.
The resort consists of 10 major attraction areas and a paradise featuring wetland ecosystems.
Add: Minzhu Boulevard, Shajing Subdistrict
Metro: Line 12 to Waterlands Resort East Station