A narrow street that witnesses magnificent changes in Shenzhen and Hong Kong
The modern history of Yantian District started from Zhongying Street, which is also the starting point of the Yantian coastal walkway. With a length of less than 500 meters and a width of less than 7 meters, Zhongying Street was once Shenzhen’s closest place to Hong Kong. In the memory of Shenzhen people, it is not only a scenic spot, but also a must-visit “shopping paradise” during festivals. Though it has long since lost its glory, it is a popular destination with its imported snacks and fruits and affordable imported daily necessities. Even during workdays, Zhongying Street is still filled with hustle and bustle.
In addition to shops and shopping centers, every tree and monument of Zhongying Street tells its centuries-old stories. People can visit boundary tablets, the Warning Bell, the Zhongying Street History Museum and Fish Lantern Dance Museum. A luxuriant century-old banyan tree grows next to the No. 4 boundary tablet. Its roots are in Shenzhen and it grows towards Hong Kong. The affection of “walking on the same street and drinking water from the same well” has been passed down forever.
How to get there: Take Metro Line 8 to Shatoujiao Station and walk for 1.2 kilometers; take a bus to Zhongying Street Guanqian Stop; drive to Zhongying Street
A shopping mall hidden between mountains and sea
When looking for a place to have a rest after wandering around Zhongying Street, 壹海城ONE MALL just might be the ideal one, as it serves as an urban complex of park, coast and commercial block. As the first shopping mall in Shenzhen that integrates the scenery of mountains and sea, 壹海城ONE MALL is more than a consumption center and it is also a perfect spot for citizens to escape from urban life. It is adjacent to the Yantian coastal walkway and Yantian Central Park, where the popular Lighthouse Library is located. The open space with mountains and sea allows you to feel the breeze on your face. The sunken square connects the shopping mall and surrounding buildings, providing convenience for people to shop and relax. Here, you can have a cup of afternoon tea with family and friends in the camp of the seaside park.
Recently, the 壹海城 ONE SPACE park theme block officially opened and people now can enjoy coffee, Japanese yakitori and urban camping. 壹海城 ONE MALL and ONE SPACE complement each other, allowing people to enjoy the pleasure given by nature while shopping, feel the slow pace of life between mountains and sea and experience the new leisure lifestyle of a modern city.
How to get there: Take Metro Line 8 to Haishan Station and walk for 600 meters
A resort town disguised as a shopping center
As the most famous scenic spot in Yantian, Dameisha is the most dazzling gem embedded in the Yantian coastal walkway. “Sunshine and beach” is the stand-out feature of Dameisha. Additionally, it is also a shopping paradise.
More than 200 brands can be found in Dameisha No. 8 Warehouse and people can enjoy discounts there.
Near to well-known scenic spots such as OCT East and Yantian Seafood Street, Dameisha No. 8 Warehouse is located in the north of Dameisha Beach Park and it is only a five-minute walk to the beach. The shopping town is built in a faux European style with almost all the buildings built around the central lake. Wandering in the town feels like being in Venice.
How to get there: Take Metro Line 8 to Yantian Port West Station, Exit A1 and transfer to bus to reach Haibin Yuchang Stop or OCT East Stop; drive to Dameisha No. 8 Warehouse or Dameisha Beach Park