[2025 Shenzhen Attraction] Travel Guide for Yantiangang (Updated Jul)

Shenzhen has no shortage of its own mountain and sea beauty⛰️. Of all the hiking trails🚶‍♂️, my favorite is this one in Yantian📍. Spend a day hiking, watching the sea of clouds, enjoying the flowers🌸, and riding a small train🚂. Recommended for those who, like me, are not very athletic but love to have fun😅~ I recommend going on a sunny day☀️, as sunlight is the best filter🌈 for mountain and sea scenery. - 🌟Route: Yantianxu Entrance - Yunhai Square - Zuiying Pavilion - Tea Stream Valley (the first three attractions are free🆓) Subway tips🚇: ↪️Outbound: Take the subway to Yantianxu Station, Exit C. Walk forward until you see the fire station. The first trail entrance is next to the fire station. ↩️Return: Walk from the last stop to the Tea Stream Valley parking lot station and take the "Yunhai Special Line" to the "Haishan Road Terminal". Then walk to Exit B of Haishan Station (Lines 2/8) and take the subway back. - 1️⃣ Hiking 🔹After entering the trail entrance, navigate to "Yunhai Square". You will also see signs along the way. Choose the path towards Meishajian and keep climbing. 🔹The total length from the entrance to Yunhai Square is about 1.4 km. The steps have a moderate slope. There are surprises along the way if you look back from time to time. It takes about 1.5-2 hours to walk there, stopping occasionally. ‼️Note that there are no restrooms on the way. It is recommended to use the restroom near the entrance and bring enough drinking water. - 2️⃣ Yunhai Square 🔹After reaching the top, you will see a pure white boat-shaped building. This is one of the best places to overlook Yantian Port. Shenzhen's highest library is open for free, and the cafe offers comfortable window seats where you can order a drink and enjoy the clouds rolling by. It's very pleasant. 🔹Note that the library is closed on Mondays‼️. Those who like excitement can try paragliding at the base next door~ - 3️⃣ Zuiying Pavilion 🔹In Xiaosanzhou, the fastest and most comfortable way is to take the "Yunhai Special Line" down from Yunhai Square to the "Zuiying Pavilion" stop. If you continue hiking, navigate to "Zuiying Pavilion". The distance is 4 km, which takes about 1 hour. 🔹Cherry blossoms bloom every year from February to March. The flowering period is relatively short. Even if you don't see the flowers, it's worth taking a stroll here. The reservoir, lawn, and greenery offer fresh air and pleasant scenery. - 4️⃣ Forest Train 🔹From "Zuiying Pavilion", continue walking down to the "Forest Train". The distance is 2.2 km, which takes about 1 hour. You can also take the "Yunhai Special Line" from the "Zuiying Pavilion" stop to the "Tea Stream Valley parking lot" stop and walk a few dozen meters to the entrance. Tickets🎫 are CNY30 on weekdays and CNY50 on weekends. Opening hours⏰ are 10:00-17:00. ⚠️As long as you don't leave the gate, you can ride the train multiple times on the same day. 🔹Here you can see the European-style buildings and beautiful lake scenery among the hidden mountain forests of Tea Stream Valley. This stop has a Miyazaki-esque style. The entire track is 5,200 meters long, and one loop takes about 50 minutes, giving you plenty of time to enjoy the scenery and take photos.

The stunning coastline at Exit B of Yantian Old Street Station! A healing paradise where railway tracks and ocean waves frame the perfect shot—this nanny-level guide unlocks Shenzhen’s version of "Shonan Coast"! 🚇 Transportation Guide 📍 Location: Exit B of Yantian Old Street Metro Station, Yantian District → Walk 500m along Haijing 2nd Road 🚇 Metro: Line 8 "Yantian Old Street Station" Exit B (20 mins to downtown) 🚌 Bus: Take B924 to "Yantian Seafood Street Station" 🅿️ Parking: Temporary parking spots on Haijing 2nd Road (1st hour free) 🌈 Highlights ✔️ Railway meets the sea: Yantian Port branch line parallels Dapeng Bay, exuding Japanese freshness ✔️ Glass-sea secret: Walk to the "hidden beach" at low tide—water visibility 8m+ ✔️ Blue-hour glow: 19:00-19:30 sky gradient with building reflections like oil paintings ✔️ Seafood street vibes: Metro exit leads to Yantian Seafood Street—fresh catches for ~80 RMB/person 📸 Must-Shoot Spots 1. Railway coastline (300m right from Exit B): Wide-angle shots of trains + waves; JK outfits recommended 2. Blue hour (Yantian Port viewing deck): ISO 800 + long exposure for cyberpunk cargo ship trails 3. Hidden beach (low tide): Drone shots of "S"-curve coastline; wear light colors 4. Seafood street rooftop (4F, Jinhong Shengshi): Telephoto for compressed harbor "color palette"; shoot at lantern-lit dusk 🚴 Must-Try Activities ▫️ Coastal cycling: Ride 3km to "Lighthouse Library" (~15 mins one way) ▫️ Tide-pooling: Dig clams/catch crabs during lunar new moon low tide (tools: small shovel + bucket) ▫️ Seafood feast: Try "Shigonghui" restaurant’s spicy mantis shrimp & garlic oysters 🎨 Nearby Attractions ✅ Yantian Coastal Walk (10-min walk): 19.5km seaside cycling path ✅ Chung Ying Street (15-min drive): Historic "one street, two systems" zone ✅ Wutong Mountain (20-min drive): Shenzhen’s highest peak with sea-of-clouds views 💡 Pro Tips ⚠️ Best times: - Sunrise: Summer 5:30-6:00 (arrive early) - Blue hour: 19:00-19:30 (check sunset time) ⚠️ Gear checklist: - Photography: Tripod + ND filter + polarizer - Protection: SPF50+ sunscreen + arm sleeves + mosquito bracelet - Extras: Foldable stool + water + lens cloth ⚠️ Hidden gems: - Shoot container "color palette" at Yantian Port deck (drone permit required) - Free salt-making demo at "Yantian Story Museum" 📸 Phone Photography Guide 1. Main camera: Enable AI "Ocean" mode for blue-hour optimization 2. Portrait mode: 2x zoom for wave-rail interaction + background blur 3. Slow shutter: 0.5s exposure for splashing waves 4. Time-lapse: Capture sunset sinking (tripod needed) Every frame here is movie-poster worthy 🌌 When sunset dyes the rails gold, even the sea breeze carries stories~ Follow me for more Shenzhen seasonal secrets!

Explore the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Border⛰️at the Hung Fa Leng Country Park near the Liantang Port Hung Fa Leng Country Park is located in Sha Tau Kok, New Territories, next to Wutong Mountain in Shenzhen. It is Hong Kong's newest and 25th country park. Because it is close to the Hong Kong-Shenzhen border, you can overlook the beautiful scenery of Shenzhen and Hong Kong, such as Sha Tau Kok and Yantian Port, and see Sheung Shui, Luohu, and Futian in the distance. In addition to the natural scenery, you will also pass military relics such as trenches, the Lin Ma Hang Mine, the pillbox built by the Hong Kong British Government, and the Hakka ancient village of Lin Ma Hang Village during the hike. History and nature are intertwined, full of stories. I participated in the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department check-in event two months ago. After collecting all eight check-in points, I was able to receive a beautiful stainless steel cup. 📍Hiking route: Shan Tsui Village Road → Hung Fa Leng Family Walk → Lin Ma Hang Family Walk (passing Lin Ma Hang Mine and MacPherson's Pillbox) → Lin Ma Hang Village 🚶‍♀️Distance: approx. 9.6 km ⏰Duration: approx. 4 hours 🚌Transportation Starting point transportation: Take KMB 78K/78S from Sheung Shui Terminus to Tam Shui Hang Station, and walk 20 minutes to reach the entrance of Hung Fa Leng Family Walk. End point transportation: Take minibus 59K from Lin Ma Hang to Liantang Port or Sheung Shui.

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 Come in quickly! Explore the colorful container terminal at Shenzhen Yantian Port Families, if you come to Shenzhen and want to find a place that is both photogenic and unique, you must go to the Yantian Port Colorful Container Terminal! This place is like a real-life fairy tale world, with colorful containers piled up together. Not only are they great for taking photos, but they are also filled with a sense of wonder where industry and art collide. Basic Information 📍Address: Yantian Port, Yantian District, Shenzhen. You can follow the mobile phone navigation to find the specific location. It is very convenient to drive or take a taxi. If you take public transportation, just go to the nearby bus stop and then walk a short distance to arrive. 🕙Opening hours: This is a normally operating pier, not a dedicated tourist attraction, so there is no specific opening hours limit. However, the light is better during the day and the photos look better. It is recommended to go in the morning or afternoon, not too late, otherwise the lack of light will make it difficult to take photos. Attractions Once we arrived at the colorful container terminal of Yantian Port, the scene was truly shocking. The colorful containers are arranged neatly, red, blue, yellow and green, like huge colorful building blocks. These containers are not simply stacked, their arrangement and combination are full of geometric beauty. You can take super artistic photos no matter where you stand. The dock also has a strong industrial atmosphere. The huge cranes and busy transport vehicles form a sharp contrast with the colorful containers, making the whole picture more dynamic. Here, you can feel the efficient operation of the modern port and appreciate the unique artistic scenery. It is really wonderful. Travel Suggestions Be sure to fully charge your phone before you go, and leave enough memory, it’s so great for taking photos here! If you want to dress in a more personalized way, solid-colored clothes are very suitable. When paired with colorful containers, the color contrast is strong and the photos are super eye-catching. When you arrive at the pier, you can walk around and find a good angle for taking photos. Standing next to the container or with the crane as the background, the photos will look good no matter how you take them. You can also try different shooting times. The sunlight in the morning is soft, and the photos taken are fresh and natural; the light in the afternoon is sufficient and the colors are brighter. In addition, please do not affect the normal operation of the dock and take photos in a civilized manner. Precautions • Because the pier is a working area, never cross the safety line when taking photos. Safety first! • It may be a bit dusty here, so if you are sensitive to dust, it is best to wear a mask. • There is heavy traffic at the terminal, so be sure to pay attention to the vehicles and do not stay in the lane.

💞Reason for recommendation: 💡Salt Field Harbor Night Market, the night view is very romantic, suitable for dating and dating couples or friends to chat🥂 ✅ If you want to eat dinner or supper while watching the night view, you can put down your luggage at the hotel and take a taxi directly to Salt Field Harbor Night Market. There are many small shops here, 😋 such as barbecue, skewers, tea, Kanto soup, hand-made lemon tea, etc 🏖️ Hotel Environment/Facilities: ⭐️ This time the hotel upgraded our room, the room is larger than expected, the toilet and bathroom are separated from dry and wet, there is a bathtub bath, the hotel also provides bath salt is very comfortable 😌, the room's terrace can also view the entire salt field container terminal. 🏠 Accommodation recommendation: Blue Side Hotel, Salt Field, Shenzhen 📍Address: Salt Field Harbor Night Market, Kong Cuitai, Qingyun Road, Yantian District 💰Average consumption per person: $600

✅ In Shenzhen | Yantian Port night view National Day version [not crowded] Mountain and sea salt island, always blow the wind on the top of the mountain ✅ Yantian Senior High School Observation Deck: This is a great place to overlook Yantian Port, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the entire port. In the evening, you can also enjoy the beautiful sunset and night view. It is very suitable for taking pictures. Here, you can watch the colorful containers of Yantian Port up close and feel the busy port. 🚥 Transportation: 🚗 Self-driving route: Navigate to "Yantian Senior High School South Gate", there are free parking spaces, and there are many locations 🚶 Subway + walking: Take Metro Line 8 to Yantian Port West Station Exit A2, then walk about 900 meters to the entrance of Banshan Park on Dongwan Third Road, and go up the mountain about 1,200 meters to the observation deck of Shenzhen Yantian Senior High School South Gate. 🚉 Subway + taxi: Take Metro Line 8 to Shenzhen Foreign Language High School Station, take a taxi after exiting the subway station (the most economical route) 🅿️ Parking: Free, many locations 🚻 Toilet: Public toilet, very spacious 🍚 Dining: Trunk coffee and milk tea, juice, etc. ⏰️ Play time: It is recommended to arrive before sunset, the recent sunset time is around 5:30 pm! You can arrive at 5:00. In this way, you will see the daylight of the blue sky and blue sea, the sunset of the pink and blue sky, the twilight of the blue tone, and finally fall into the night completely. As the sky changes, the lights of the pier gradually light up, the night market stalls, more and more people, everyone sitting outside eating and chatting, blowing the warm sea breeze, looking down is the warm red Yantian Port container terminal on the coast. ✅ Tips: ▪️ Recently, the temperature in Shenzhen has dropped, and the wind on the mountain is also strong, so it is best to bring a thick coat, ▪️ The time of the sunset may be different, and those who go for the sunset need to plan in advance, ▪️ There are coffee and lemon tea for sale above, you can also bring your own folding tables and chairs and snacks, more comfortable. Note, note ❗️ The road to the night market is under traffic control at night, and cars cannot pass, so you need to walk or ride to the night market. The T117 bus shuttle will also provide services, you can ask the nearby guide workers.

I drove to Shenzhen during the National Day holiday. They say that when you take landscape photos, you should look at the weather. I knew that the clouds were thick this morning, but I still couldn't help but go up the mountain at 5:30 to wait. As a result, God did not disappoint me, and finally gave a beam of crepuscular rays.