Fritzjames Stephen
Shenzhen is home to some eye catching artsy displays and attractions that are a testimony to the city's budding art scene and it also where golf fans will enjoy some of Chinas best golfing facilities.
Shenzhen is a fast growing metropolitan city that is also well known as one of chains wealthiest cities. Predominant is the expanding art scene, which has influenced the city being named as a UNESCO City of Design back in 2008. The city is home to a large number of artists and top architects and designers who have left their trademarks around the city.
All around the city you will come across little artsy creations; such as the huge buffalo created out of mud located in the Shenzhen seat of government. Head over to OCT-LOFT Creative Culture Park and you will come across many displays and works of art set up by the local artists. Make a point of visiting the weekend art market there for interesting buys and more artsy images.
Enjoy a leisurely stroll around the city resplendent with beautiful modern architectural creations. Culture buffs are in for a treat as the city's skyline is punctured with some very interesting landmarks. The winged roof of the Civic Centre, the jagged glass edged panel adorning the Shenzhen Cultural Centre and the Shenzhen Library and Concert Hall all boast impressive architectural formations.
Book your stay at a Shenzhen hotel that offers you expansive views of the beautiful city. In fact whether you are on business or leisure choose accommodation at a Shenzhen apartment hotel. The best come equipped with pool, Jacuzzi, gym and in-room facilities of modern kitchen, living space and entertainment systems. Move to your own schedule by selecting to stay in a studio or 2 to 3 bedroom apartment. Located right in the Shenzhen CBD and next to the golf club is the Somerset Grandview Shenzhen.
Nature lovers will love exploring the verdant surroundings of the Shenzhen Xianhu Botanic Gardens – Fairylake Botanical Gardens. Spanning an area of over 10,000sqft the garden is home to over a 1000 species of plants. It is a marvellous spot in which to spend a serene day at and consists of six main sections. Some the sections are a temple area, a petrified forest and a desert landscape area. The gardens are also dedicated to scientific research, tourism and education.
Shenzhen is well known for its excellent golf courses and boasts over a dozen. Most of the courses are of world class standards and capitalise on the lush surroundings of the city. One of the best is the Longgang Public Golf Course. This verdant green sits at the base of a mountain and offers a waterside 18 hole course; that is very challenging due to the hilly terrain of the area. Overlooking Mirs Bay is the semi-private OCT East Wind Valley Golf Club. The best golfing experience is however available at the Mission Hills Golf Club – the largest in the world.
