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GIANTS & ROBOTICS in Shenzhen 😳😳😳
As the Mid-Autumn festival is approaching, they opened up the house of giant figures and robots in this part of the city. 😍
HAUS NOWHERE SHENZHEN is making noise on local social media platforms now, as this store houses giant figures, giant insects, a lot of robotics, weird mannequins, and a lot of interesting stuffs to see.
Location: MIX-C mall Nanshan
How to get there: various ways
by metro ; Hi-Tech park station
by taxi or didi: just put Haus Nowhere
Admission: FREE ENTRANCE
And because its free, expect the long line! 👍
Go visit. ❤️
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100 Reasons to Visit OH BAY COUNTY!!! 💕
OH BAY COUNTY is located in Baoan district in the city of Shenzhen in China. Tagged as the "Window of Developments", OH BAY is this booming county in this part of the city. You can visually see the continues building of skyscrapers (residential and/or for business purposes), malls, etc.. etc...
There is a actually a LOT of reasons why you should visit OH BAY... Let me enumerate some...
* the gigantic Ferris wheel that operates 7 days a week serves as the main focal point of Oh Bay. Get a ride for like some hundred bucks (chinese yuan) to get a 360 full view of the Oh Bay county.
Pro~tip: come ride the wheel at sunset or night time for better aethetic photos
* there is this famous spiral bookstore on socials now, which also can be found in OH BAY. English and Chinese books are available to purchase or rent in and sit in their own cafe. Truly instagrammable.
* check out the beauty of Haibin park in OH BAY. Luscious greens all over the walk and runway... really peaceful...
* the ABCD MARKET for Gen Z's!!! a bunch of little kiosks and cafes for gen z. stargazing and bonfire or performance watching are some of the extra activities in this part of OH BAY...
* for skateboards lovers, OH BAY got you covered too. there is the skateboard park free of admission but you will need to pay if you want to rent some skates
* the Qianhai bay... one of the best sunset location for photo ops i must say... 💜
* the BB Duck Amusement is not just only for kids but for the adults too. with a wide range of games to choose from, surely everybody will enjoy their visir
there is a lot more reasons why you should visit OH BAY trust me... with all those cafes and restaurants serving different cuisines from all over the globe will surely get the attention of food enthusiasts...
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Finder's Keepers gem in Shenzhen! ⛱🔶💕 i bet you haven't been here...
An unexpected trip, discovered an unexpected gem in Shenzhen...
The place is called AKANARA hotel or much known for locals of Nanao district in Shenzhen as the Orange hotel. Tucked inside a residential villas 44kilometres away from the city center Futian district.
PRO~TIP❗️: pin the location on AMAP or Google map when you hailing a Didi ride as the location showed on the Didi app is not accurate.
Clear water beach, pine whitish sands, quiet and serene, a very secluded paradise indeed. The hotel staffs are friendly and very welcoming specially the hotel manager Mr. Seven. 👍 The food they offer on the three restaurants and one bar they have were all superb, tasty and affordable!!!
i must say, this is one hotel that i will keep on visiting... 💜
oh bonus thing, they have japanese toilets in all their bathrooms... really comfortable. 😜✌💕
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Man-made lake in the heart of the city 💜
Lotus lake, as they call it, is a man-made body of water right in the heart of the city of Shenzhen. Located inside the Lianhuashan park, a public park in Futian district of the city, the lake will provide you peace and serenity any time of the day. Sit up on the lake banks and just let the time run away...
There are some lake boats for rental, rustic but still works. 🤪✌ or you can walk around the lake together with the senior citizens doing their everyday routinary walk. Nevertheless, the lake is a good spot to chill. 👍
Free admission too. 💜
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at peace @ Tranquil Valley
Tranquil valley is one of the featured points of interests inside The Talent Park in Houhai district of Shenzhen city. An oasis to meditate. a place where you breathe. just to calm your nerves. Pretty peaceful this place is... considering that it is actually in the middle of a busy district.
So grab your coffee, sit on the valley bank on one afternoon... just chill.
by the way, its a free admission. 👍
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Lianhuashan park greenery 💜
If you are looking for park to chill~in within the city proper, you might wanna check out LIANHUASHAN PARK in Futian district in the city of Shenzhen.
Lushious green trees and plants covering the entirety of the park. You will never run out of shades of trees.
This huge park houses a man~made lake, an entire mountain (wherein you can climb and hike), and thousands of plant and trees species. Relax and feel away for afew hours in the busy city, come visit this park.
Admission is FREE!
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Very hip corner in Houhai
Are you trying to find a hip and very millenial corner in the city of Shenzhen? as they say, very instagrammable! well you gotta visit Garden Bay, next to Mix-C mall in Houhai, Shenzhen. These are small kiosks of coffee shops, souvenir shops, cheesecakes and desserts, all those stuffs needed to spend a chill afternoon... so get your camera ready, and click it away...
how to get there: metro line 2 -Houhai station
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Kingdom for kids and kids at heart 🥰
Another featured spot inside the Lianhuashan park, this playground offers hurdles, obstacles, all about interactive fun! There are drinking fountains in the area as well incase you'll get thirsty from playing. This playground is open for kids and kids at heart all for free! Lianhuashan park is located in Futian district, near CBD area of Shenzhen city.
How to get there: metro - Lianhuashan station
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The Outstanding Talent Mountain
Have you heard about the Talent mountain in Shenzhen? This particular attraction is one of the featured spots of interests inside the Shenzhenrencai park in Shenzhen city.
It features a lot of statues of these great celebrated men and their works in our history including Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton and many more. Unwinding while learning i must say... good walk 👍...
How to get there: Metro Line 2 - Houhai station
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Star Bridge, Sz ⭐⭐⭐
This particular attraction called as "Star Bridge" or "Avenue of Stars" is one of the featured points inside Talent Park of Shenzhen in Nanshan district.
Tens of lighted pillars/posts that shows differrent personalities involved on the development of the city of Shenzhen. The bridge overlooks the famous Bamboo-like building (next to Mix-C Mall)
How to get there: Metro station- HOUHAI Exit H
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Shenzhen's Talent Park 🍀❤️🌈
Shenzhenrencai or most commonly known as the Talent park is one of the biggest park in the city of Shenzhen. It covers a total of 770,0000sqm as it features a lake, a talent mountain, the talent bridge, and wide greenery. Good to spend a morning jog or an afternoon stroll. The park is just beside MIX-C Mall in Houhai. This park is located in Nanshan district, city of Shenzhen.
How to get there: Metro: Houha station Exit H
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Colorful moving walls @ Houhai, SZ
This 250m stretch of 3D wall designs are featured on Houhai metro station in Line 2 (orange line) of Shenzhen city (walking towards Exit H).
Colorful and really bright illumination of 3D wall art showing mesmerizing sceneries that truly captures the attention of the commuters.
You can enjoy take your selfies and record videos of these bright decors all for free.
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Kumo-Kumo in SZ 🍰
One of the emerging cheesecake maker in the city, talk of the towns' Kumo-Kumo is among the tops.
For me, its best cheesecake in Shenzhen so farrrrr! 😋
They do offer plain.cheesecake and chocolate cheesecake. And that luscious cheese ice cream is to die for... 🥰 This little kiosk serves hundreds everyday. All trying to get a piece of their very popular cheesecake. Reasonable prices for a very good food.
Location: Garden by the bay, Mix-C Mall, Houhai district, Shenzhen city
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Lasagna cravings answered! 😋
Been craving for a real good lasagna here in Shenzhen, so i survey on my friends where to get it... unanimously, they pointed me out to Braceria Pugliese. The prime Italian restaurant is located in Sky Town mall in Nanshan. A very cozy resto, the interiors are very instagrammable. And most importantly, the food is DIVINE! Best in Italian cuisine in Shenzhen i must say!
Must try: their great lasagna, a simple yet very delicious pepperoni pizza, and you gotta have an amatetto sour (cocktail drink) 🍹🍕🍝
How to get there: Metro Line 2 Qiaocheng North Exit D
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cravingssss satisfied! 😋😍😋😍
If you a fan of Vietnamese dishes, you better check out PHO NAM. I just found that we have it here in Shenzhen, heheh! So to satisfy my cravings today after a long walk exploring the city, i went in to this restaurant. This particular branch i went to is the one in Link City, located at Central Business District in Futian, Shenzhen.
I've had quite a few of Tom Yum from different restaurants here in the city, and i can totally say that Tom Yum from Pho Nam is the best so far that i've tried. 😋😋😋 On their menu, they got vietnamese spring rolls, bahn mi, drip coffee, that very tasteful beef noodles, some desserts like sticky rice and mango and some coconut macaroons.
Prices are affordable. Great service from the crew. i will go back again tomorrow indeed. ❤️
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Water plaza @ MIXC mall
MixC Mall is one of those massive high end malls in the city of Shenzhen. They call it, the "prime mall" of Nanshan.
How to get there? LINE 1 - Green line, Hi-Tech park subway station, Exit A
And one their featured spots in the mall, is outdoor. Water plaza features the dancing fountain in the middle of the square. Where kids and not so kids can play and dance with the water. You will get soak for sure so make sure you got extra clothes to change with. Also it features a big elephant from roof with a long trunk all the way to the ground. It has become iconic when you visit this particular mall.
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Bread is life. 🥰
So i was in MIXC Mall for an exhibit, then as i was walking on the Lower Ground 1, just when you got out from the subway station, that umami bread smell will quickly call you to check this bakery. Its called Paper Stone. Oh it smells so delicious!!! I had to, so i bought these caramel croissants, and boy i was in heaven! 😋😋😋 yep that good! i saw some sour dough bread, wheat breads, a lot of pastries, bread sticks, cookies, they even have cupcakes and cakes.
The bakery's location is at LG1 of MixC mall in Nanshan. Green line -LINE 1 Hi-Tech park station, exit A
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From zero to hero... 🤟
"From zero, to hero..." thats the tagline this recreational center is promoting.
This training base is called SNOW51.
Skiing enthusiasts can enroll to their classes, either short class or long term classes, basic or to their advance classes. Certain fee for per class session. You can rent the whole ski equipments and paraphernalias on the venues. Your trainors are professional skiers. You got no experience at all but you wanna learn to ski, try their basic classes. You already know how to ski but you wanna learn more tricks, enroll to their advance class. They accept as young as 6 years old to enroll.
Location is at MIXC World, Hi-Tech park, Nanshan, Shenzhen city
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All About National Geographic exhibit
i had to the chance to check out the new exhibit in MIXC World today. MixC is located at 18 Gaoxin South Seventh road, Nanshan district, Shenzhen city. Easy access from LINE 1 Green line HI-TECH park station, Exit A.
The new exhibit is called All About National Geographic. These are stunning compilations exhibition of 170 classic photos from the National Geographic magazine thats gonna run through until November 13.
These iconic and memorable photos from the said magazine were a hit to its readers fan base not just because of how good the photo was, or how good the photographer who captured it, but the stories behind every photo. And its all on the description of every photo on the exhibit.
Operation hours: 10am - 10pm
Ticket prices: 39 yuan child, 78 yuan adult
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I am here at OUFENG STREET! 😊
Getting There - Window of the World subway station Line 1 (Green line) - Exit J or K, it both goes to the attraction
Attractions - European-style designed buildings just outside Window of the World in Shenzhen. Maybe like 100m walk on the right side of the street. Clothes stores and accessories shops. A lot of instagrammable backdrops, almost every corner of this little street. And its free admission.
Hotels - the one nearest is the Intercontinental hotel Shenzhen, but there are other hotels too on the area
Food & Restaurants - there's a few stores on Oufeng street itself but if you cross the street, there is a mall just across it. It has restaurants and cafes, and food kiosks
Shopping - since there is a mall across the street, shopping is no problem. 😍
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This cute yellow duck 🥰🥰🥰
Another featured attraction in Qianhaiwan as of the moment is the B.DUCK Playtime spot. Located on the West Coast of the Bay area, just next to Celebration square. Qianhaiwan modern world can be reached through train ride, and/or didi ride or taxi. Line 5 Linhai subway station Exit B2.
Bump cars, train rides, basketball hoops, some board and table games and many other games to choose and play with. Also, theres a lot of snack shops all around the area selling milkteas, sausages, breads, and even ice cream.
They operate from 4pm onwards.
Tickets sold at the entrance.
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OH Bay' KID'S WORLD 👶
Yepppp! Kids got their own spot on this massive commercial space in Qianhaiwan. They call it OH Bay's Kids World. Specifically, Its located almost at the end of the West Coast area next to the Skate Park and the Sand Beach area. A huge playground for the young rascals with oversized structures like that gigantic horn slide. It has a climbing wall, swings, nets, slides, and many more. Parents can watch them over on the shades of them thick greenery on the sides of the park. The spot is situated overlooking the Nanshan-Baoan linking bridge.
There are a few snack shops and kiosks on the side of the park selling ice cream, juices and hotdogs!
Free admission.
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Qianhai bay area 😍
Qianhai bay area is the modern spot that Shenzhen government is promoting as of the moment. This is a urban center in the city of Shenzhen known as the Manhattan of the Pearl River Delta Area. Modern office high rises, the Qianhai bay, the West coast and the East coast, the massive OH Bay mall, all being a part of the fast growing Qianhai.
Located at the sea area of Nanshan district and west of Baoan district in Shenzhen. East coast is also known as Back bay where the giant ferris wheel is located, the Oh Bay mansion, Aqua wall and the Rainbow bridge. On the other hand, the West coast consists of the the Skate Park, the Children's park, the Oh Bay Mall, the sand beach, and the Celebration square.
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OH BAY Skate Park
Skateboarding is an action sport (considered as extreme sport too) that originates from the United States of America. This involves riding the skateboard, and performing tricks on it.
Skateboarding is also a recreational activity, also a form of art, a entertainment industry job, and a means of transportation for some who know how to ride it. Skateboarding became an olympic sport recently (2021).
OH BAY in Qianhaiwan, Baoan district in Shenzhen has a designated for this sport. And its called OH BAY Skate Park. You can find it at the end of the West Coast area of the bay.
So if you are into this kind of sport, visit the place.
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weekend walk in Haibin park 🚶♀️🚶♀️🚶♀️
Getting There - Linhai Subway Station (Line 5 - Purple line) Exit B2
Attractions - the 4th largest ferris wheel in the world is here!, Qianhai bay
Hotels - Marriot hotel is the nearest, but theres a lot more hotel around the vicinity
Food & Restaurants - you wont have a problem when you get hungry, tons of restaurants and cafes are all around the area. whatever your palate craves for the day, you will find it here.
Shopping - Oh Bay Mall is on the same area so shopping all you want! 4 floors of shopping to be exact! 😂😂😂
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i'm inlove with this Spiral bookstore🥰
Seeing this particular spot is like heaven to me! ❤️
I am a bookworm myself, so coming here with this facade just made my day. The place is called Spiral Bookstore located on Ground floor of Oh Bay Mall in Qianhai Bay area, Baoan district in Shenzhen.
Aside from the fact that the decor and interior of the whole bookstore is absolutely beautiful, the proprietress is so friendly and very welcoming.
Thousand of books of different subjects and aspects of life and as a bonus, they have a English section of books.
Also, the bookstore got its own cafe inside it too.
Good way to spend your afternoon, read and chill and admire the designers bookshop. ❤️
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Pop Mart - MOLLY 🥰😍❤️
Pop Mart, which sells blind boxes, is a leader in the designer toy market in China. This specific designer toy market has swept the toy industry for the last 10 years. The first pop mart store was opened by a millenial now billionaire Wang Ning in Beijing Zhongguancun, a technology hub that is often referred to as the Silicon Valley of China in 2010. Pop Mart sold many different types of toys throughout the years. Kenny Wong's signature character is Molly. This figurine character named Molly was created in 2006. Acvording to the creator, Molly was originally inspired by a young child. She has emerald eyes, pouting lips and cute temperament. Showing of what Molly is doing on her everyday life creates the series of toys about her. And its selling like pancake! Kids, little girls and young teenagers dig this toy ❤️.
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Up-close the giant wheel 😳😁😍
This is the prominent landmark of the newly developed Qianhaiwan (Qianhai Bay Area), located in Baoan district in the city of Shenzhen.
I wanted to see the machinery that operates this giant wheel. So i went under it, and inspect. 😂 I have to check it before riding it. (i havent been to a ferris wheel ride in my entire life, so you will understand that theres a certain part of me that still scared hahaha) Solid steel and i concluded its safe to ride it, so i dug deep into my bravest core and decided finally.. I'MMA DO IT! 🤟
So went in the counter, getting me one ticket. The teller said, ITS CLOSED FOR NOW! 😂😂😂
i dont know if i was sad or happy that its closed. Hahahaha but i promise i will be back. and i will ride this giant wheel soonest. 😍
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ABCD Market
Now this particular area is screaming "millenials"!
Glamping under the stars, while sipping your fave flavoured milk tea. Some fellas strumming the guitars and your bestfriend is singing. 😍
Whats that word they use? Oh "chill" time! ❤️🌈🍀
A bohemian night market spot in the West Coast area of Qianhai bay, Baoan district, in Shenzhen.
Coffee shops, Korean bento, milkteas, assorted biscuits, barbeques, hotdogs, and a lot more!
You wont get hungry on this spot. 😋
The whole area is pretty much instagrammable!
Try visiting it. And prepare your cameras! 😁
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Celebration Square
Celebration Square is one of the many points of interests in the Qianhaiwan area in Baoan district, Shenzhen. Specific location is, its on the West Coast side of the bay area.
This spot is the venue for big events held in the bay area. It got like 3 white big, tall mushroom in the middle of the square, some seats on the sides, and the wide flat area where they put up a stage for an event. Some greenery covering up the whole square and a not so high lookout spot to see the bay area. Clean and shady spot. Don't forget to check it out when you are in the area.
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