A walking path in the Shenzhen, China town square
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Cruisereise fra Shenzhen, China

A cruise from Shenzhen is the perfect way to satisfy your craving for far-out, Far East adventure. Tack on a few days ahead of your sailing to fully immerse yourself in this fun, modern metropolis. Located in southeastern China, it’s home to the beautiful, green-forested Nanshan Mountain. Climb up the 700 steps that lead to the summit and you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of the city and glittering blue sea. Head to the Mangrove Seashore Ecology Park for great birdwatching. And make sure you stop by the Shenzhen Museum to get a look at beautiful cultural handicrafts and ancient fossils. If you love a great shopping spree, this is the right place for it. Shenzhen has a massive mall filled with all kinds of shops, boutiques and local vendors. Browse unique souvenirs, global brands and even custom clothing crafted by talented local tailors. No matter how you choose to spend your days ahead of your cruise from Shenzhen, you’ll find plenty of discoveries to fill every moment.
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Things To Do in Shenzhen

A miniature replica of the Temple of Shanxi in Shenzhen, China

World in Miniature

A miniature replica of the Temple of Shanxi in Shenzhen, China

A miniature replica of the Temple of Shanxi in Shenzhen, China

World in Miniature

At Window of the World, you can see miniatures of 130 world sites, such as the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Eiffel Tower and Angkor Wat. Splendid China, its sister site, gives you a taste of what you can see elsewhere in the country, such as the Hanging Temple — you can actually climb to its top in Shanxi province. Walk through the miniature cultural villages and learn about China's minority ethnic groups.

Nanshan Park in Shenzhen, China

Walk It Off

Nanshan Park in Shenzhen, China

Nanshan Park in Shenzhen, China

Walk It Off

If you're feeling a little full from your last authentic Chinese meal, do some scenic stairmastering at Nanshan Mountain. Climb the 700 steps to the top and admire views of the modern city from the lush green surroundings. If you're fast enough, one hour up and one hour down should be enough time to budget.

Mangroves on the coast of Shenzhen, China
Mangroves on the coast of Shenzhen, China

One for the Birds

Watch for over 200 bird species in the Mangrove Seashore Ecology Park and enjoy the quiet green space and views over the water to Hong Kong. Hong Kong's Mai Po Marshes are one of the world's great birdwatching paradises as birds migrating from Siberia rest in the fishponds. Cruise to Shenzhen, China take a walk under the coconut palms and soak in the view across Shezhen Bay.

A bowl of Congee in China
A bowl of Congee in China

Local Cuisine

Being so close to Hong Kong, Cantonese food is popular in Shenzhen, but you can find food from all over China here. Congee, or rice porridge, is daily fare Shenzhen, often for breakfast but available any time. It's typically served with added spinach, mushrooms, chicken or beef, as well as lots of spicy and pickled vegetables. Try duck congee, a Shenzhen specialty.

Paper fish lanterns hanging at a market
Paper fish lanterns hanging at a market

Shopping

Hong Kong residents come to Shenzhen on weekends to hunt for bargains at the 700 shops of Luohu Commercial City. The OCT-LOFT complex is a trendy converted factory which houses galleries, fashion boutiques and cafes. During your Shenzhen, China cruise, look for original fashion and local crafts like paper lanterns.

Innsidetips
Innsidetips
1 It's easy to get around sprawling Shenzhen by metro, but make sure your map is current as this city changes rapidly.
2 Know that Shenzhen's bargain prices mean that most goods are imitations or counterfeits.

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