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Qianhai Museum Shenzhen Opens 30 October 2026: 7 Exhibitions, 3,000 Artefacts + Qianhai New Landmarks Day Trip
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Qianhai Museum Shenzhen Opens 30 October 2026: 7 Exhibitions, 3,000 Artefacts + Qianhai New Landmarks Day Trip

The Qianhai Museum in Shenzhen has officially announced its opening on 30 October 2026. Covering about 32,400 sq m, it launches with 7 themed exhibitions and over 3,000 artefacts, plus a 45-metre-tall five-storey column-free "Mountain-Sea Theatre" and a rooftop Green Heart Garden. Meanwhile, new Qianhai landmarks such as the "Surging Wave" viewing platform, Houhai M80 and Rong Art Museum are also taking shape. This article rounds up addresses, metro exits and a day-trip route in one go.

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Shenzhen 2026 Autumn New Landmarks: 9 Picks — MINISO LAND Dongmen Flagship Store, Pink Avenue, Bay Area Eye (from Luohu / Futian / Shenzhen Bay Port)
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Shenzhen 2026 Autumn New Landmarks: 9 Picks — MINISO LAND Dongmen Flagship Store, Pink Avenue, Bay Area Eye (from Luohu / Futian / Shenzhen Bay Port)

9 new landmarks opening in Shenzhen in autumn 2026: the MINISO LAND flagship store and Xinbaima Dimension 9 in Dongmen, Luohu; Luohu Library; the 24-hour Baixing Shufang study in Futian; the Piano Museum in Longhua; the "Pink Street" at Shenzhen Bay MixC Phase 2 in Nanshan; and the "Bay Area Eye" library in Bao'an. All with addresses, metro exits, opening hours and prices, organised by three border crossings.

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Shenzhen Mid-Autumn & National Day Mall Events Round 3: Stranger Things South China Debut Exhibition, 7-Metre Giant Installation, Fish Lantern Parade (Free Entry from September 17)
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Shenzhen Mid-Autumn & National Day Mall Events Round 3: Stranger Things South China Debut Exhibition, 7-Metre Giant Installation, Fish Lantern Parade (Free Entry from September 17)

Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day aren't just about mooncakes: malls across four major Shenzhen port areas are launching events at the same time — the Luohu Art Exhibition Center shopping festival, the ancient-style garden party at Joy Plaza in Futian, sky lanterns at One Avenue in Nanshan's Shenzhen Bay, the Stranger Things debut exhibition at Uniwalk in Bao'an, and the 7-metre giant installation at MixC Huaide. All free entry — dates and metro exits all in one article.

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Shenzhen World Snooker Open 2026: September 28 to October 4 at Bao'an Sports Center, tickets from ¥54 (transport + watch guide)
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Shenzhen World Snooker Open 2026: September 28 to October 4 at Bao'an Sports Center, tickets from ¥54 (transport + watch guide)

The 2026 World Snooker Shenzhen Open runs from September 28 to October 4 at Bao'an Sports Center, with tickets priced from ¥54 to ¥2,721.6; Damai is the official ticketing platform. The National Day Golden Week overlaps with the later stages of the tournament, making it a perfect one-stop trip for Hongkongers heading north to watch the action, eat and shop. Includes transport from three border checkpoints and entry tips.

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Daolang Shenzhen Concert 2026: October 2–3 at the Sports Center, Tickets on Sale September 16 at 12:18 (Prices/Ticketing/Metro Exit)
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Daolang Shenzhen Concert 2026: October 2–3 at the Sports Center, Tickets on Sale September 16 at 12:18 (Prices/Ticketing/Metro Exit)

Dao Lang's "Shan Ge Wan Li" concert is set for two consecutive shows in Shenzhen on October 2-3, 2026 at the Main Arena of Shenzhen Sports Center Gymnasium (2006 Sungang West Road, Futian District). Tickets go on sale September 16 at 12:18, with stand seats at ¥280/¥480/¥680 and floor seats at ¥680/¥880. Damai is the general ticketing agent, with Maoyan, Ctrip, and Poly Ticketing as co-agents. This article covers everything you need: venue transport (Huangmugang Station Exit 8A, Sports Center Station Exit B), ticketing tips, and nearby itineraries.

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Shenzhen Mid-Autumn Events 2026 Part 2: Moon Worship Ceremony, Moon Market, Craft Beer Festival (September 24–27, Free Entry)
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Shenzhen Mid-Autumn Events 2026 Part 2: Moon Worship Ceremony, Moon Market, Craft Beer Festival (September 24–27, Free Entry)

The 2026 Mid-Autumn holiday runs from September 25 to 27 (three days, no make-up workdays). Beyond the Michelin Food Festival, Shenzhen has a batch of newly announced free events: the "Thousand Lanterns Mirror the Moon · Moon Worship Ceremony at Gui Dian" at Bao'an Rainbow (寶安天虹), the "Mid-Autumn Moon Market" at Taihua Wutong Village in Bao'an (寶安泰華梧桐村), the "Greater Bay Area Craft Beer Festival" at Link CentralWalk in Futian (福田領展中心城), the pouch embroidery exhibition at Nanshan Museum (南山博物館), the international printmaking exhibition at the Guan Shanyue Art Museum (關山月美術館), and the Mid-Autumn Fun Shopping Festival at the Luohu Art Exhibition Center (羅湖藝展中心). This article lists times, metro exits, and free/paid status by checkpoint district.

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Shenzhen Skiing 2026: Qianhai Ice and Snow World, the World's Largest Indoor Ski Resort (Tickets from ¥208, 5 Ski Runs, Convention and Exhibition Center Station on Line 20)
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Shenzhen Skiing 2026: Qianhai Ice and Snow World, the World's Largest Indoor Ski Resort (Tickets from ¥208, 5 Ski Runs, Convention and Exhibition Center Station on Line 20)

Shenzhen Qianhai Ice and Snow World (officially Huafa Ice and Snow Miracle) is in Shajing, Bao'an District, and opened on 29 September 2025. Its 100,000-square-metre super snow centre is Guinness-certified as the world's largest indoor ski centre, with 5 professional ski runs, the longest at 463 metres and a vertical drop of about 83 metres. Snow-play 2-hour tickets start at ¥208 (low season), and beginner-run 3-hour ski tickets start at ¥348. It's a 5-minute walk from Exit D of Convention and Exhibition City Station on Metro Line 20.

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

Shenzhen LEGOLAND Resort is located in Dapeng New District, with a planned area of about 583,400 sqm and total investment of about ¥6.945 billion. Operated by Merlin Entertainments, it features a theme park (100+ interactive attractions), a water park and 3 themed hotels, targeting ages 2–12. The project has been listed as a 2026 key priority project and may begin phased soft opening within the year; the exact date and ticket prices await official announcement. Includes transport via Metro Line 8 to Xichong Station and a two-day-one-night Dapeng itinerary.

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Free Science Museums and Museums in Shenzhen 2026: Booking Methods for 5 Venues + Transport (Direct to Science Museum Station)
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Free Science Museums and Museums in Shenzhen 2026: Booking Methods for 5 Venues + Transport (Direct to Science Museum Station)

5 kid-friendly free (or reasonably priced) science museums and museums in Shenzhen: Shenzhen Science Museum (Futian, Science Museum Station on the metro), Shenzhen Museum, Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning (Civic Center), Shenzhen Natural History Museum (Yanzihu, Pingshan, opening July 2026), and Red Cube Public Culture and Art Museum (Longgang). Includes a three-step booking guide, transport from three border crossings, and a venue comparison.

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Shenzhen Free Family Parks 2026: Children's Park Reopens + 8 Free Energy-Burning Spots (by Border Crossing)
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Shenzhen Free Family Parks 2026: Children's Park Reopens + 8 Free Energy-Burning Spots (by Border Crossing)

Shenzhen Children's Park reopens after renovation in August 2026. This guide groups 8 free family parks by border crossing: Shenzhen Bay Park (Nanshan), Shenzhen Children's Park, Lianhuashan Park, Xiangmi Park, Lizhi Park, Shenzhen Central Park (Futian), Donghu Park (Luohu), and Longgang Children's Park — all free admission, with transport, opening hours and a half-day itinerary.

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Shenzhen Aquariums 2026: Xiaomeisha Sea World and OCT Harbour Ocean Miracle — 2 Top Choices Plus Transport
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Shenzhen Aquariums 2026: Xiaomeisha Sea World and OCT Harbour Ocean Miracle — 2 Top Choices Plus Transport

Shenzhen has two main aquarium options: Xiaomeisha Sea World in Yantian (a large park with 200+ species of flora and fauna, around ¥230 for adults) and OCT Harbour Ocean Miracle in Nanshan (a jellyfish hall on the 2nd floor of a shopping mall, 2,800㎡, doable in an hour). This article compares the two, with transport via Metro Line 8 to Xiaomeisha Station and Line 9 to Shenzhen Bay Park Station, plus tickets and opening hours.

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Shenzhen Happy Valley Family Guide: 9 Themed Zones, Height Limits + Money-Saving Ticket Tips
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Shenzhen Happy Valley Family Guide: 9 Themed Zones, Height Limits + Money-Saving Ticket Tips

Shenzhen Happy Valley is more than thrill rides: nine themed zones, a Mini World IP family area, parades and shows. This guide covers the height limits you must check before entering (common 120cm/140cm thresholds), which of the nine themed zones suit young kids, money-saving ticket tips, metro access via Window of the World Station, and practical on-the-ground advice.

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Shenzhen Autumn Cycling Guide: Shenzhen Bay's 16 km Coastal Cycle Path + Dasha River Ecological Corridor
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Shenzhen Autumn Cycling Guide: Shenzhen Bay's 16 km Coastal Cycle Path + Dasha River Ecological Corridor

Autumn is the best time to cycle. Shenzhen has two flat routes even beginners can handle: the 16 km coastal cycle path at Shenzhen Bay Park (passing Talent Park, the Universiade Torch Tower and the Shenzhen Bay Bridge), and the 13.7 km Dasha River Ecological Corridor, known as the "Shenzhen Seine" (with the Forest Roller Coaster elevated walkway and Jiuxiangling Wetland Park). A shared bike costs just a few yuan for half a day of fun. Also included: greenway options at Donghu Park in Luohu and Lianhuashan Park in Futian.

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Luohu Guomao SPRING Guide: 10 Minutes from the Border, 5 Floors of Food, Shopping & Free Art Exhibitions
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Luohu Guomao SPRING Guide: 10 Minutes from the Border, 5 Floors of Food, Shopping & Free Art Exhibitions

Guomao SPRING (國貿SPRING) opened on 18 June 2026, converted from the podium of the Guomao Building, with a total area of about 30,000 sqm across 5 floors. This article goes floor by floor through the food, shopping and entertainment, the 3 major photo spots (Star Dome, Gilded Red Spiral Staircase, Starry Terrace), the free art exhibition on the 2nd floor, plus transport from the Luohu / Futian / Liantang ports and nearby malls (KK Mall, Luohu Commercial City, Dongmen Old Street, Shenzhen MixC).

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Shenzhen Concerts September-October 2026: G.E.M., Aaron Kwok, Yoga Lin (Venues/Transport/Tickets)
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Shenzhen Concerts September-October 2026: G.E.M., Aaron Kwok, Yoga Lin (Venues/Transport/Tickets)

Shenzhen's performance scene is packed from September to October 2026: G.E.M.'s world tour runs September 11 to October 5 at Shenzhen Universiade Center Stadium, Aaron Kwok performs September 26 at Shenzhen Sports Center, and Sun Nan, Yoga Lin, Fish Leong, and Jordan Chan take the stage at the "Spring Cocoon" (Shenzhen Bay Sports Center). This guide rounds up the venues, metro stations, border-crossing transport, and a comparison of ticketing platforms, plus Cantonese stand-up comedy at the Luohu Shenzhen Cinema.

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Shenzhen Hot Springs 2026: 5 Real Hot Springs at Guanlan Shanshui Tianyuan, Shiyan Lake, and Tangyue (Tickets + Transportation)
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Shenzhen Hot Springs 2026: 5 Real Hot Springs at Guanlan Shanshui Tianyuan, Shiyan Lake, and Tangyue (Tickets + Transportation)

You don't have to go all the way to Huizhou for hot springs in Shenzhen: Guanlan Shanshui Tianyuan Countryside Hot Spring is ¥128 per adult (take the bus after transferring at Niuhu Station on Line 4), Shiyan Lake Hot Spring is ¥98, Futian Tangyue Hot Spring and Sauna starts from HK$170 for 24 hours (Chegongmiao Station; show your Home Return Permit to get up to ¥30 of your taxi fare reimbursed), and Longgang Qiushuishan Yunshui Yao Bath is ¥118. This guide lists the tickets, opening hours, MTR stations, and private hot spring room options for 5 genuine hot springs.

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Shenzhen KTV Guide 2026: 10 Metro-Accessible KTVs — Prices, Booking Tips & Addresses (Luohu / Futian / Shenzhen Bay)
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Shenzhen KTV Guide 2026: 10 Metro-Accessible KTVs — Prices, Booking Tips & Addresses (Luohu / Futian / Shenzhen Bay)

Karaoke in Shenzhen costs a fraction of Hong Kong: K Ge No.1 (K歌1號) is ¥83 for a 6-hour room on weekend afternoons, Cashbox (錢櫃) charges ¥62 for 4 hours with buffet on weekdays, and Chun K (純K) Dongmen branch starts at ¥88. This guide lists 10 metro-accessible KTVs with addresses, hours, prices and metro exits, grouped by the Luohu, Futian and Shenzhen Bay border crossings.

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Shenzhen Mid-Autumn & National Day Exhibitions 2026: Free Shows at Shenzhen Museum, Nanshan Museum & Shenzhen Art Museum
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Shenzhen Mid-Autumn & National Day Exhibitions 2026: Free Shows at Shenzhen Museum, Nanshan Museum & Shenzhen Art Museum

Not keen on spending the Mid-Autumn and National Day holidays just wandering shopping malls? Several museums and art galleries in Shenzhen are hosting a batch of free new exhibitions from September to October: painted pottery and bronze exhibitions at Shenzhen Museum, Oceanian art treasures at Nanshan Museum, and four new exhibitions at Shenzhen Art Museum — all free, no booking required, and directly accessible by metro; on the day of Mid-Autumn Festival itself, there's also a Chinese orchestral concert starting at ¥90.

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Shenzhen Light Show 2026: Futian Civic Center Paused Until Oct 1, 5 Alternative Shows for Mid-Autumn & National Day (Times + Metro)
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Shenzhen Light Show 2026: Futian Civic Center Paused Until Oct 1, 5 Alternative Shows for Mid-Autumn & National Day (Times + Metro)

Want to see the light show at Shenzhen Civic Center? It's suspended for maintenance starting April 30, 2026, with a provisional return on October 1. For the Mid-Autumn and National Day holidays, you can head instead to Talent Park, the Bao'an Central District waterfront plaza, the Happy Harbor water show, Guanlan Ancient Market, or Window of the World — all with schedules and metro exit details included.

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2026 Mid-Autumn Festival Shenzhen Guide: Shenzhen Bay Park, Civic Center Light Show + Mall Photo Spots (September 25)
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2026 Mid-Autumn Festival Shenzhen Guide: Shenzhen Bay Park, Civic Center Light Show + Mall Photo Spots (September 25)

Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 falls on Friday, September 25, giving you a 3-day break when you factor in the weekend. Planning to cross the border and head north for the holiday? Shenzhen Bay Park offers free moon-viewing with a view of Hong Kong's skyline, the Civic Center light show adds extra shows for Mid-Autumn, and major malls are setting up moon installations and night markets. This guide helps you plan a one-day Shenzhen trip for the festival.

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Luohu Children's Park in Shenzhen Reopens in August After Renovation: Free Non-Powered Playground Plus Rides from ¥9 — New Top Spot for Family Day Trips North
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Luohu Children's Park in Shenzhen Reopens in August After Renovation: Free Non-Powered Playground Plus Rides from ¥9 — New Top Spot for Family Day Trips North

After nearly two years of renovation, Shenzhen's oldest city children's park reopened on August 16, 2026 with a fresh new look: free entry, five themed playgrounds with non-motorized rides to enjoy, and paid amusement rides starting at just ¥9 per ride. With direct metro access and close proximity to the Lo Wu border crossing, it's set to become a new hotspot for Hong Kong families heading north for family fun.

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