For unparalleled ocean views, head to the newly opened Xichong Coastal Boardwalk.

Stepping off the Metro, your first taste of Dapeng is just a 900-meter walk away. Xichong Resort offers a more laid-back alternative to some of Shenzhen’s busier shores.

A bookhouse built over Lihu Lake has quietly opened at Lychee Park in Futian District, adding a fresh attraction to one of the city’s oldest and most beloved green spaces. Named Lihu Bookhouse, the roughly 1,000-square-meter facility combines reading, book sales, light dining, cultural exhibitions and other events in a serene lakeside setting.

The city’s coastline is a must-see, and the section near the Shenzhen Astronomical Observatory comes highly recommended by National Geographic.

Who knew a parking lot could be this gorgeous? The multi-story parking garage at Fairy Lake Botanical Garden has been completely taken over by a cascade of Bougainvillea.

​Guangming Redwood Town is a haven for fans of mahogany furniture and crafts. The scenery is beautiful by day and dazzling at night, with a musical fountain creating colorful water columns.

More than a bookstore, Yuishin Books is a cultural playground. Located in the courtyard-style INLI shopping mall in Qianhai, this flagship space combines books, tea, cultural and creative products, yoga, and even a bar.

Set amid the lush greenery of Lixiang Park, Nanshan Study · Hongyi Pavilion is Shenzhen’s first public park study room — and it’s completely free.