Shenzhen LEGOLAND May Open in 2026: Dapeng's 580,000 sqm World's Largest LEGO Resort + 3 Themed Hotels

Shenzhen LEGOLAND Resort has a strong chance of opening within this year. Located in Dapeng New District, it is billed as the world's largest LEGOLAND resort and the first international IP family theme park resort in the Greater Bay Area. Although the official opening date has not yet been announced, a recent string of news items suggests the project is on the "final stretch."

Latest Progress: Construction Wrapping Up + Intensive Hiring

• Listed as a government priority project: Dapeng New District has designated Shenzhen LEGOLAND as a 2026 key priority project, coordinating subcontract tendering, equipment imports and Sino-foreign design liaison
• Phase 2 planning permit secured: On 24 June 2026, Phase 2 of the project (LEGO South Plaza) obtained its construction project planning permit
• Intensive hiring for the opening team: The project team is recruiting a large number of positions across multiple platforms, typically a preparatory move before opening
• Civil works wrapping up: As of the end of 2025, civil engineering had fully concluded. Work is now focused on ride installation, interior fit-out and system commissioning. Industry observers estimate a phased soft opening may be possible within 2026

Note: The exact opening date, ticket prices and purchasing methods still await official announcement. All figures in this article are planning data, not operational data.

How Big Is This Park? 4 Numbers

• Scale: Planned site area of about 583,400 sqm, total investment of about ¥6.945 billion RMB
• Operator: Operated by Merlin Entertainments of the UK
• Facilities: Planned theme park (over 100 interactive rides and shows), water park, and a longer-term exploration park across three zones, plus 3 themed hotels
• Target audience: Primarily families with children aged 2 to 12

On ticket prices, Shenzhen officials have not yet announced anything. For reference, the already-open Shanghai LEGOLAND uses multi-tier floating pricing (child tickets from about ¥255, adult tickets from about ¥319). Actual prices are subject to official announcement.

Transport: Metro + Intercity, Even Easier After Opening

• Metro (most practical for now): Shenzhen Metro Line 8 was extended to Xichong Station on 28 December 2025. Hong Kong visitors can take a single metro ride from Liantang, Luohu or Futian Port into Dapeng, then transfer to the Xinda area
• Intercity rail (coming soon): The Shenzhen–Huizhou Intercity Dapeng Branch's Xinda Station, right next to the resort, is about to complete interior fit-out. Once open, passengers can ride the intercity directly from Longgang and Pingshan to the resort entrance
• Driving / ride-hailing: About 1 hour from central Shenzhen; on holidays, some Dapeng roads require booking via "Shenzhen Traffic Police"

Before the Park Opens, Dapeng Is Already Great Fun

Even before the resort opens, the Dapeng Peninsula is a weekend getaway favourite for Shenzhen locals:

• Jinsha Bay (金沙灣): Beautiful beach and resort area, clear water and fine sand
• Jiaochangwei (較場尾): A coastal guesthouse town with plenty of seaside cafes, perfect for photos
• Dapeng Fortress (大鵬所城): A Ming dynasty coastal defence fortress with over 600 years of history, free admission, with Hakka cuisine nearby
• Xichong Resort (溪涌度假村): About 600 metres of beach, adult tickets ¥20, camping and BBQ available
• Shenzhen Astronomical Observatory (深圳天文台): Around Xichong Beach No. 4, Tuesday to Sunday 09:00–17:30, free but requires booking

Families can plan a "Dapeng two-day-one-night" trip: Day 1 for water fun and the old town, Day 2 along the coast near Xichong Station, ready to enter the resort the moment it opens.

How to Get to Dapeng from Three Border Crossings

• Liantang Port (smoothest): After crossing, take Metro Line 2/8 and ride all the way to Xichong Station
• Luohu Port: From Luohu Station take Line 1 to Grand Theatre Station, transfer to Line 2/8 towards Dapeng
• Futian Port: From Futian Checkpoint Station take Line 4 to Convention & Exhibition Center Station, transfer to Line 2/8

FAQ

• When exactly does it open? Not officially announced. The government has listed the project as a 2026 key priority project. Industry observers estimate a phased soft opening may be possible within the year; the final word rests with the official announcement.
• How much are tickets? Not announced. For reference, Shanghai LEGOLAND: children from about ¥255, adults from about ¥319.
• What is there to do? Theme park (100+ interactive attractions), water park, 3 themed hotels, targeting ages 2–12.
• How do I get there? For now, take Metro Line 8 to Xichong Station then transfer; in future, the Shenzhen–Huizhou Intercity Dapeng Branch's Xinda Station will go directly there.
• Can I visit Dapeng before it opens? Yes. Jinsha Bay, Jiaochangwei, Dapeng Fortress and Xichong Resort are all already open.

Practical Tips

• The first few months after opening will certainly be packed. If you want to go, keep an eye on official pre-sales and booking arrangements
• Dapeng suffers severe traffic jams on holidays. A "metro + ride-hailing" combination is recommended over driving the whole way
• Watch the tides and use sun protection when taking children to the beach
• All opening dates, ticket prices and transport arrangements are subject to the latest official announcements