Dameisha Beach
大梅沙海滨公园
Shenzhen's most famous free public beach, with 1.8 km of golden sand and the “Wish Tower” sculpture. Summer brings swimming, watersports and barbecues in full swing.
Dameisha Beach Park lies in the east of Yantian District. The beach stretches 1,800 meters, framed by green mountains on three sides and open to the sea on the fourth. It is Shenzhen's largest and best-known free public beach, and the top choice for nearby residents escaping the summer heat. Highlights: a broad stretch of fine sand and the colorful “Wish Tower” kite-flyer sculpture, the park's emblem; a seaside promenade running west to Xiaomeisha and Yantian Port, and east to OCT East (Chaxi Valley and Dajia Valley); motorboats, banana boats, windsurfing and other watersports on the sand, plus swimming zones with lifeguards in summer; and hotels nearby, including the Kingkey Sheraton and the Vanke International Conference Center, which offer sea views. Entry to the park is free, but during peak season (May–October) visitors must book entry online in advance through the official “Dameisha Beach Park” WeChat account, and slots run tight on public holidays. Showers, lockers and parasols cost extra. Go in the morning or after 4 p.m. to avoid the midday sun. At dusk, stroll the Dameisha seaside boardwalk next door, and in the evening, try seafood on Yantian Seafood Street. Getting there: Metro Line 8 to Dameisha Station runs direct (about 1 hour from Futian). If driving on a holiday, book access to the eastern zone in advance. Note: summer UV is intense, so wear sunscreen. Swimming is banned during typhoon season and under red flag warnings. Watch your belongings when the beach is crowded.
Opening hours
Open all day (swimming area approx. 07:00–19:00; reservations required in peak season)
Nearby sights
- Yantian Seaside Boardwalk
- Xiaomeisha Sea World
- Yantian Seafood Street
- OCT East
- Rose Coast
- Maluanshan Country Park
- Wutong Mountain
- Chung Ying Street