Joanna James
Shenzhen has greatly improved its scope of attractions to offer plenty of excitement for families on tour. The local and expat community have ensured the city is kept on its toes, thinking up new and captivating events for families to cherish; hence, the following are yours to enjoy.
Bringing the international family of Girl Scouts together, Brian Ring and his wife Huijin Ring have founded the Shenzhen Girl Scouts Association. At the centre, girl scouts from across the world, are made to feel at home, as the place accommodates an international membership of varied backgrounds. Hence, your little ones will be mingling with girls of various educational backgrounds, religious preferences and countries from across the world. The scouts are divided by age, with the younger lot being offered arts and crafts, camping, hiking and cookie making to enjoy. If you have older girls they will like the programmes which explore, future career choices, travel, culture and community services.
If your children are between the ages of 6 and 12, the Good Bug Cooking School will turn out to be loads of fun. This is especially true if you have chosen an alternative to hotels in Shenzhen, such as holiday apartments; these are ideal for young children to come back to and practise their cooking skills. Good Bug practises the policy of healthy cooking, hence, kids are taught to eat right from an early age. Best of all, the school has mobile branches and could take place at a point close to your Shenzhen apart-hotel.
If you are staying at a Shenzhen hotel in Futian, the Children's Palace should definitely be given a try. Open on Saturdays and Sundays, the place is equipped with miniature art galleries and studios. There, children are encouraged to explore their creative talents, working on ceramic sculptures and even 3D images. Professional instructors are available to guide the little tykes, while other allures there include, Science Kingdom, Space World, Energy World and Underwater World. If you are staying at a centrally located Shenzhen apartment such as those offered by Somerset Grandview Shenzhen, this family-friendly attraction is only around 15 minutes away.
This is a very unique attraction where children can explore iconic attractions from across the world. There is the Eiffel Tower, the Pyramids of Egypt, the capital city of the USA and many other famous sites. From Windows of the World, you head over to Happy Valley, for loads of fun. Themed attractions, exciting rides, fabulous shows and loads of other entertainment are on offer at this fab theme park.
Ideal for children with a love for animals, the safari park or rather the Shenzhen Zoo is home to a number of exotic animals. Look out for Asian elephants, tigers, giraffes, cute pandas and others. The zoo houses animals in natural habitats, hence the safari feature, and is quite a refreshing sight. There is also an Ocean World, where visitors are kept entertained by a number of dolphins and other forms of marine life.
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