Shenzhen Bay Park

深圳湾公园

A free 13-kilometer waterfront park along Shenzhen Bay, with cycle paths for watching the sunset, mangroves and the Hong Kong skyline across the water. Migratory birds gather here in winter.

Shenzhen Bay Park lies in the southern part of Nanshan District, on the north side of the Shenzhen Bay Bridge. It stretches about 13 kilometers along the coast. It is Shenzhen's most popular free waterfront park and the first choice for residents who run, cycle, fly kites and watch the sunset. Highlights include the Sunrise Amphitheatre, Wedding Park and Liuhua Mountain Park between Zones A and B. The Mangrove Seaside Eco Park is the only mangrove reserve in China located in a city center. From October to March, tens of thousands of migratory birds, including black-faced spoonbills and pied avocets, overwinter there, and at low tide you can observe them up close. From the park's western end you can look across to the Shenzhen Bay Bridge and to Tin Shui Wai in Yuen Long, Hong Kong. At sunset the skyline and the sea appear together in one view. In the evening, the lights of the CR Headquarters, known as the Spring Bamboo Shoot Tower, and the high-rises of Houhai are reflected on the water. The park is free all day. Bike and e-bike rentals cost about 20 to 40 yuan per hour. Riding the coastal cycle path from Nanshan to the Futian mangroves takes about 1.5 hours. Getting there: walk from Shenzhen Bay Park station on Line 9, Hongshu Bay South station on Lines 2 and 9, or Houhai station on Line 11. It is best to arrive around 4 p.m., ride or walk until sunset, and then have dinner at Happy Coast or Houhai. Notes: on weekends and holidays, shared bikes are not allowed in the main park area, and you can only rent park vehicles. Swimming in the sea is not allowed. Apply sunscreen in summer, and bring binoculars for birdwatching.

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