Compared with its neighboring cities, Shenzhen does not have many natural scenic spots. Shenzhen people, however, are just clever enough to make money from thousands of willing travelers by establishing some artificial ones. The best of these is probably the China Folk Culture Villages, a place that incorporates 24 ethnic minority villages from throughout China in downtown Shenzhen. Albeit bizarre to some degree here, you will have the opportunity to admire the ethnic architectural styles, customs and traditions of China and it can be quite fun. Also good is the Xiaomeisha Tourist Resort , where, on the most sweating summer days, you may enjoy water sports and sun bathe to your heart's content.

For businessmen who spend days trying to outwit potential competitors, the Shiyanhu Hot Spring Holiday Villa offers all the relaxation that you could desire, refreshing body and soul. Also in this vein, the Guanlan Golf Club is a great place for a few rounds with business partners, which, admittedly expensive, will help you enlarge your fortune by clinching a new deal.

The climate here also makes cities like Shenzhen ideal for many types of vegetation, as a result of which flocks people go to the Botanical Gardens , which boasts numerous exotic flowers and rare herbs.

Places to See

Honey Lake Holiday Village

The Honey Lake Holiday Village lies in the west of Shenzhen. The Village is a collection of accommodation buildings and gardens and a huge entertainment park. The accommodation here is scattered about the quiet and pleasant grounds, sheltered by trees and flowers.

There is also a well equipped amusement park here which has land, aquatic and air sports facilities and an indoor skating rink.

How to get there: The Lake Village consists of Shennan Road, Xiangmei Road and Xiangmi (Honey) Road. To reach the resort take bus No. 101 or 301.

Litchi Park   

Situated in Futian District, Litchi Park is a pleasant urban park composed of many pretty pavilions and landscaped gardens. There are some nice palms here and the park is a good place to do some people watching and escape the traffic. Lanterns are lit in the park during the New Year period when the place looks especially attractive.

Shiyanhu Hot Spring Holiday Villa

Shiyanhu Hot Spring Holiday Villa is famous for its beautiful lake and ancient Yulu Hot Spring. The hot spring has a constant temperature of a pleasant 67.3 degrees C and is filled with minerals and herbs that are said to be beneficial to the skin and especially helpful to those suffering from rheumatism. Outdoor recreation includes motor boating, horse riding, tennis, archery and skiing. There is also a first class swimming pool at the complex.

How to get there: The Hot Spring Holiday Villa is located in the northwest of Shenzhen. Take bus No.533 from the railway station and get off at the Buji Stop and change to bus No. 650.