Shenzhen National Day Theme Parks 2026: Splendid China's 4-Metre Giant Moon, Window of the World's 1,500 Drones, Guanlan Shanshui Tianyuan Autumn Display (October 1–7)

National Day Golden Week: Shenzhen Attraction Events at a Glance (October 1–7)

For the 2026 National Day holiday, several Shenzhen theme parks and scenic areas are rolling out limited-time events. Unlike Mid-Autumn, the National Day lineup is bigger in scale and runs longer, and most of it costs nothing extra — your attraction ticket covers it. Here are the four spots most worth visiting, with tickets, transport and border-crossing routes.

① Splendid China Folk Village: 4-metre glowing moon + thousand-lantern parade

Splendid China Folk Village in Nanshan's OCT area is running a combined Mid-Autumn and National Day programme this year, bringing together a 4-metre glowing moon, a thousand-lantern parade, ancient-style NPC interactions, harvest-themed decorations across the park, a shepherd-and-sheep parade and sky lantern blessings. The four flagship shows, including "Legend of the Desert" and "Dragon and Phoenix Dance of China", run as usual.

• Address: 9003 Shennan Boulevard, OCT, Nanshan District, Shenzhen
• Transport: OCT Station on Line 1, Exit D, about a 5-minute walk
• Best for: families, and anyone who wants to catch shows and photo spots in one trip
• Tickets: check the attraction's official announcements (double and family packages are usually offered during National Day)

② Window of the World: 1,500-drone show (one show daily, October 1–4)

Window of the World is going big on its "Whimsy Carnival" this year, built around the "Kingdom of the Wilderness" art exhibition alongside drone displays, fireworks and classic rides. The drone show features 1,500 drones, with one show on September 25 for Mid-Autumn and one show daily from October 1 to October 4 for National Day. The best viewing spot is Roman Holiday Square inside the park.

• Address: 9037 Shennan Boulevard, Nanshan District, Shenzhen
• Transport: Window of the World Station on Line 1/Line 2, right at the exit
• Tip: the drone show usually starts after dark — claim your spot 40–60 minutes early
• Tickets: check the attraction's official announcements

③ Guanlan Shanshui Tianyuan: harvest-themed scenes + 10 themed activities

If you want to dodge the city-centre crowds, consider Guanlan Shanshui Tianyuan in Longhua. This Mid-Autumn and National Day it goes with a "harvest" theme, with the whole park dressed in limited-edition decor: fiery chillies, golden corn, rice ears and bamboo drying trays built into a bountiful-village scene, plus 10 themed activities. It is far more relaxed than the city attractions, and you won't end up with strangers' heads in every photo.

• Address: Junzibu Village, Guanlan Subdistrict, Longhua District, Shenzhen
• Transport: get off at Qinghu Station or Guanlan Station on Line 4, then about 10–15 minutes by bus or ride-hailing
• Best for: families, anyone after countryside-style photos, and anyone who doesn't want to be squeezed into a mall
• Tickets: check the attraction's official announcements

④ Xiaomeisha Ocean World + Seaside Park: Four Great Classics theme

Xiaomeisha Ocean World and Seaside Park in Yantian are going with a "Four Great Classical Novels" theme this National Day — Sun Wukong, Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu, the heroes of the Three Kingdoms and the Liangshan outlaws all "step out of the pages", with themed photo spots and interactive segments around the park. Afterwards you can walk the seaside boardwalk and take in the ocean.

• Address: Xiaomeisha, Yantian District, Shenzhen
• Transport: Xiaomeisha Station on Line 8, a short walk from the exit
• Best for: families, and anyone wanting an aquarium-plus-beach day in one
• Tickets: check the attraction's official announcements (in past years adult tickets to Ocean World were around ¥200)

Bonus: Futian Xinghe COCO Park's first Plant Festival

If you just want an easy wander in the city centre, Futian's Xinghe COCO Park is holding its first "Hedge Garden · Plant Festival" this year, with a plant market and a plant auction. Check in for photos and you can redeem a limited-edition gift for the mall's 20th anniversary. Entry is free.

• Address: Fuhua 3rd Road, Futian District, Shenzhen
• Transport: Shopping Park Station on Line 1, direct access from Exit A
• Cost: free entry

How to get there from the three checkpoints?

• From Luohu Checkpoint: take Line 1 from Luohu Station — no changes needed, straight to OCT Station (Splendid China) and Window of the World Station. This is the most direct route to Nanshan's two big parks.
• From Futian Checkpoint: take Line 4 from Futian Checkpoint Station to Convention & Exhibition Center Station, then change to Line 1 for OCT Station / Window of the World Station. For Xinghe COCO Park, change at Children's Palace Station to Line 3 for Shopping Park Station.
• From Shenzhen Bay Checkpoint: take Line 13 to Houhai Station, then change to Line 2 straight to Window of the World Station — the fastest way to the Nanshan attractions, about 20 minutes.

How to choose tickets and packages?

To save money, watch the official WeChat accounts for early-bird deals and packages, usually 10–20% cheaper than buying on the spot. Ticket prices at the three parks adjust with peak and off-peak seasons, so always verify the day's price on official channels before ordering.

Suggested one-day itineraries (no hotel needed)

• Route A (Nanshan in a day): 09:30 cross at Luohu Checkpoint → Line 1 straight to OCT Station → Splendid China Folk Village until 15:00 → move on to Window of the World → claim a spot at dusk for the 1,500-drone show → back in Hong Kong before 21:00.
• Route B (crowd-avoidance version): 10:00 cross at Futian Checkpoint → Line 4 with a change to Guanlan Shanshui Tianyuan → photograph the harvest scenes and do the 10 themed activities by day → 16:30 back to the city centre for the Xinghe COCO Park Plant Festival → return to Hong Kong after dinner.
• Route C (family ocean version): 09:00 cross at Shenzhen Bay Checkpoint → Line 13 then Line 8 to Xiaomeisha Station → a full day at Ocean World + Seaside Park → stroll the seaside boardwalk in the evening → back in Hong Kong before 21:00.

Practical tips

• The first two days of National Day and October 6–7 are the busiest; pick October 3–5 if you want things easier.
• Drone and fireworks shows usually start after dusk. Do the rides by day and save the evening for the shows — you can fit in two rounds in one day.
• Attraction tickets and event dates get tweaked, so checking the official WeChat account the day before you go is the safest bet.
• Bring your Home Return Permit; you may need to register when entering and buying tickets.
• Outdoor attractions are still hot during National Day — bring water, a hat and sunscreen. Guanlan Shanshui Tianyuan has a lot of mosquitoes, so remember mosquito repellent.

FAQ

Do National Day events need a separate ticket?

Most theme park events are covered by the attraction ticket at no extra cost; a few workshops or special sessions may require booking. Check the attraction's official announcements.

How many attractions can I fit into one day?

Two at most is the recommendation. For example, Splendid China by day and Window of the World at night for the drone show — both are in Nanshan on the same metro line, which is the smoothest combination.

Which checkpoint is fastest to the Nanshan attractions?

Shenzhen Bay Checkpoint is fastest: Line 13 then Line 2, about 20 minutes. From Luohu Checkpoint, Line 1 runs direct with no changes and isn't slow either, at about 40 minutes.

What if it rains?

Splendid China and Window of the World both have indoor venues and performance halls, so you can still visit in the rain. Guanlan Shanshui Tianyuan is mostly outdoors, so it's better to reschedule or switch to a mall event if it rains.