Shenzhen 2-Day Theme Parks & City
The miniature world and the rollercoasters: two days in the OCT theme-park belt, with the creative lofts and the old East Gate street to finish. Built entirely around metro line 1 — bookable end-to-end by our team.
Day-by-Day Plan
Window of the World and Splendid China. Morning: metro line 1/2 to Window of the World station (exits H/I/J) for Window of the World (RMB 160, 09:30-22:30) — the Eiffel Tower, Taj Mahal and Niagara Falls simulation, with the international street for lunch. Afternoon: walk next door to Splendid China (RMB 150, 09:00-18:00) and its Folk Culture Village — 50,000 pottery figures of China sights, plus free ethnic shows. Evening: the carnival-night parade back at Window of the World, or the converted factory lofts of OCT-LOFT for a craft beer and the creative-studio buzz.
Happy Valley and Dongmen. Full day at Happy Valley (RMB 180, 09:00-22:00; night entry RMB 60 after 18:30) — the world highest-drop river-rapids ride, China first suspended roller coaster and the 4-D cinema; take metro line 1 to Window of the World station and walk. Evening: metro to Laojie (Old Street) station, exit A, and wander Dongmen Pedestrian Street — Lingnan arcade houses, street snacks and the Sun Dong An and Maoye malls for souvenirs.
Book this Shenzhen itinerary
Hotels, theme-park tickets, beach shuttles and guides arranged by our team — free of charge, no obligation.
What it costs
Window of the World RMB 160, Splendid China RMB 150, Happy Valley RMB 180 (night RMB 60). Metro RMB 2-8 per ride. Sightseeing about RMB 500-600 per person, plus room and food.
Sleep by the parks
The City Inn next to Happy Valley from RMB 315, or the OCT Traveller hostel dorm from RMB 75 — both walking distance of all three parks. Browse Guangdong hotels.
Between the coasters
Theme-park food is fine, but the Huaqiangbei strip is where locals eat — roast goose at Wah Heung Goose, hand-rolled Chaoshan beef balls, and herbal tea to cool down.