Shenzhen Happy Valley Halloween 2026 "Amazing Trendy Play Festival": Starts September 24, 10 Haunted Houses + 3 Major IPs (with Transport Info)

If you're thinking of heading to Shenzhen for Halloween in October, your first stop has to be the Shenzhen Happy Valley "Amazing Trend Play Festival" (驚奇潮玩節). The official trial run is from September 19 to 23, with the official opening on September 24, and the event runs all the way to November 22. The theme slogan is "Amazing Trend Play Festival・Ever-Changing Enchantment." This year's highlights are 7 independent immersive zones, 10 themed haunted houses, three IP collaborations and over 300 interactive NPCs — a bigger scale than previous years.

Basic Information

• Name: Shenzhen Happy Valley (Nanshan District)
• Address: 18 Qiaocheng West Street, Nanshan District, Shenzhen
• Event dates: September 24 to November 22, 2026 (September 19 to 23 is the trial run)
• Transport: Metro Line 1/2/8 to "Window of the World Station" Exit A, about a 400-metre walk; buses stop at "Window of the World" station, a 3-minute walk
• Tickets: Day and night sessions are separate; early-bird deals pop up from time to time on official and ticketing platforms; prices are subject to what's shown live on the purchase page
• Opening hours: Night sessions are back, and hours are extended during the event; actual times are subject to official announcements

What to Do: 7 Amazing Zones + 10 Haunted Houses

This year's 7 amazing zones are fully independent immersive sets with a huge range of styles: eerie circus, Chinese xianxia, retro Hong Kong style, even a "worker" theme. Each zone randomly triggers its own story events, unlocking different storylines as you wander — meaning one ticket gives you several ways to play.

The 10 amazing houses (haunted houses) cover themes like Spy Mist, Hong Kong Building Mystery, Wilderness Hotel, Silent Hospital, Unknown Zone and Hu Family Old Mansion, focusing on suspense-horror experiences. The faint-hearted can start with lower-rated themes and work their way up.

• Hong Kong flavour: "Hong Kong Building Mystery" uses old tong lau as its backdrop — a familiar kind of horror for Hongkongers.
• Chinese horror: Chinese-themed sets like "Hu Family Old Mansion" build atmosphere through environment and NPC performances.
• Queue strategy: Haunted houses usually have the longest lines in the park — hit the one or two you most want right after entering, and save the rest for the tail end of the night session.

3 IP Collaborations + Hundreds of Performances

This year's three IP collaborations are Chinese Paladin 7, Maymei, and Valorant, each with its own dedicated amazing space — among them the Chinese Paladin Xuanji Hall, a Chinese xianxia set with live NPC performances. On the performance side, over 20 stages across the park host hundreds of shows in rotation: the flagship "Amazing Trend Play Grand Parade" returns, three suspense productions include the newly upgraded "Chu Renmei 2," and the central stage hosts a large-scale stage show at night with fireworks and confetti effects.

This year also introduces the new "Valley Coin" — a dedicated in-park game currency you can earn by completing missions, then spend or exchange for limited-edition themed merch. It plays like a theme-park version of a quest system, and both kids and friend groups get really into it.

• Number of NPCs: 300+ interactive NPCs across the park, ready to trigger conversations and hidden storylines at any moment.
• Best time slot: Enter after dusk at 17:00, stay into the night for the parade and stage shows — a night-session ticket gives the best value.
• For families: Some haunted houses are genuinely scary, so check the ratings in advance if you're bringing kids.

Play Nearby: Window of the World, Splendid China

The OCT area in Nanshan is packed with parks — you can hit two or three in one weekend. Around Halloween, Shenzhen Window of the World (9037 Shennan Boulevard, Nanshan District; Window of the World Station) and Splendid China Folk Village (9003 Shennan Boulevard, Nanshan District; Metro Line 1, OCT Station Exit D) have in past years rolled out night-session themed events, parades and performances; the specific 2026 Halloween programme and ticket prices are subject to official announcements.

• Shenzhen Window of the World: Metro Line 1/2/8, Window of the World Station; night sessions feature light shows and themed performances.
• Splendid China Folk Village: Metro Line 1, OCT Station Exit D; its Chinese-themed night tours have been a hot draw in recent years.
• OCT-LOFT: A hipster photo spot with cafés, exhibitions and small shops clustered together — great for a laid-back daytime wander.
• Yitian Holiday Plaza: A mall next to Window of the World Station with dining, a supermarket and family facilities — perfect for refuelling after the park.

Departing from Three Checkpoints

• Luohu Checkpoint: Line 1 runs direct from Luohu Station to Window of the World Station with no transfers, about 35 minutes — the most convenient route.
• Futian Checkpoint: Line 4 → transfer at Convention & Exhibition Center to Line 1 → Window of the World Station, about 40 minutes.
• Shenzhen Bay Checkpoint: Line 13 → transfer around Houhai to Line 2/11 → Window of the World Station, about 40–50 minutes; roughly 20 minutes by taxi.

If you're heading back to Hong Kong after the night session, remember to check that night's checkpoint opening hours before you set off: Huanggang Checkpoint is open 24 hours, while Luohu, Futian and Shenzhen Bay each have fixed opening hours. If it's too late, it's worth just booking a hotel in Nanshan for the night and exploring Coastal City and Shenzhen Bay MixC the next morning.

Practical Tips

• Weekdays are best: Weekdays from mid-October to November (Tuesday to Thursday) have the smallest crowds, and haunted house queues can be half as long.
• Where to buy tickets: Official ticketing platforms and Klook often have early-bird or night-session deals — compare before you order.
• Clothing: Shenzhen nights in October and November are around 20–24 degrees, so short sleeves plus a light jacket is enough; wear sneakers for the haunted houses.
• Payment: In-park spending generally accepts AlipayHK/WeChat Pay HK, and Valley Coin works most smoothly via the WeChat mini-programme.
• Luggage: There are lockers in the park; if you're bringing kids, pack water and snacks.

FAQ

• When does the Amazing Trend Play Festival start? Trial run September 19 to 23, official opening September 24, running until November 22.
• How many haunted houses are there? 10 themed haunted houses, with themes including Spy Mist, Hong Kong Building Mystery, Silent Hospital and Hu Family Old Mansion.
• How do I get to Shenzhen Happy Valley? Metro Line 1/2/8 to Window of the World Station Exit A, about a 400-metre walk; the address is 18 Qiaocheng West Street, Nanshan District.
• How much are tickets? Day and night sessions are separate; official and ticketing platforms run deals from time to time, subject to the live price on the purchase page.
• What else is there to do nearby? Shenzhen Window of the World, Splendid China Folk Village, OCT-LOFT and Yitian Holiday Plaza — all within one or two metro stops.

Conclusion

Running from September 24 to November 22, the must-see Shenzhen Halloween event this year is undoubtedly the Happy Valley Amazing Trend Play Festival: 10 haunted houses, 7 immersive zones, 3 IP collaborations and 300-plus NPCs, with a night-session ticket that keeps you going until closing. Paired with Window of the World and Splendid China in the same district, a weekend trip north lets you take in all of Nanshan at once. Event details, tickets and night-session times are subject to the latest official announcements.

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