Dapeng Peninsula

A coastal peninsula in eastern Shenzhen, where Dapeng Fortress sits next to the Jiaochangwei guesthouse quarter, and Xichong Beach, the Dongchong–Xichong coastal trek and Qiniang Mountain make up Shenzhen's favorite seaside getaway.

The Dapeng Peninsula lies at the far eastern end of Shenzhen and is administered as the Dapeng New District. Surrounded by sea on three sides, with Daya Bay to the east and Dapeng Bay to the west, it has Shenzhen's longest and cleanest coastline and large expanses of country-park forest, and was named one of China's eight most beautiful coastlines by Chinese National Geography. The area divides roughly into three parts: in the north, Dapeng Subdistrict has Dapeng Fortress, a Ming-dynasty coastal defense town, and next to it Jiaochangwei, Shenzhen's liveliest seaside guesthouse quarter, with Dongshan Temple and Paiya Mountain nearby; in the south, Nan'ao Subdistrict has the seafood street of Nan'ao town, Qiniang Mountain Geopark, the Yangmeikeng–Luzui Villa cycling route and Judiaosha; and at the southern tip of the peninsula are the two big beaches of Xichong and Dongchong, linked by the classic Dongchong–Xichong coastal trek, while the Shenzhen Astronomical Observatory next to Xichong is a top stargazing spot. Getting there: from central Shenzhen, take express buses such as the E11 and E26 or drive, about 1.5–2 hours; the coastal roads are badly congested on holidays, and at certain times reservation-only access or traffic limits apply, so check Dapeng New District traffic notices before setting out. The best seasons are Apr–Oct for water play and camping and Oct–Dec for hiking; watch out for typhoons and thunderstorms in summer, and swim only in designated open waters. Stay 1–2 nights in Jiaochangwei or Nan'ao.

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