Ethnic minority cultures are uniquely charming. Here, enjoy diverse singing, dancing, and special local foods.
Art lovers shouldn’t miss intangible heritage crafts like bamboo weaving and cloisonné—you can even try making them.
The Art Exhibition Center, a paradise for enthusiasts, has various artworks, including home decorations.
For antiques, the antique market is great.
In modern Shenzhen, these are windows to its other side. Let’s explore together!
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Meeting Point
Hotel
- Meet-up at hotel
Shenzhen Folk Culture Village
Come to Shenzhen Folk Village and experience the charm of 24 ethnic groups in one go! Here, you’ll find authentic ethnic villages where you can get up close to their unique architectures. Wonderful song and dance performances take the stage non-stop, and the vibrant ethnic costumes make for perfect photo ops. Taste special cuisines from all groups, put on traditional clothes for a fun cosplay photoshoot, and capture unforgettable moments. Don’t forget to pick up unique local specialties as gifts for friends and family—they’ll love the surprise! The village is huge, so a full day won’t be enough to enjoy everything!
Bamboo weaving And Cloisonné Handcrafting
Bamboo weaving, one of China's oldest crafts, is not only widely used in daily life for its eco-friendliness, but also integrated with furniture art, making it both ornamental and practical. Cloisonné, on the other hand, has evolved from traditional ornaments into daily accessories like earrings and pendants. You can even try making them yourself and take this unique handcrafted work as a travel souvenir.
Art Exhibition Center
Shenzhen Art Exhibition Center gathers a variety of exquisite crafts. In addition to ceramics and bamboo weaving, there are wood carvings, embroidery, lacquerware, lacquer enamel, and more. These items are not only stunning works of art but also make unique furniture decorations. You can admire their extraordinary craftsmanship while considering which one to take home to add a special touch to your house. In the future, every time you see these crafts, the unforgettable memories of your trip to Shenzhen will come flooding back.
Shenzhen Antique City
Shenzhen Antique City is a really interesting and charming place. While most of the items there are replicas, there are also plenty of old objects with a sense of history—like simple and elegant porcelain, jade articles, wood carvings with a mellow patina, as well as old clocks, coins, ancient paintings, and bronze ware. Each one seems to hold a story.
If you're interested in these old things, take your time to look around. You might just come across something that catches your eye, while also soaking in the rich cultural atmosphere.
Ending Point
Shenzhen Antique City
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Tour Guide fee
Meet-up at Hotel
Meal
Public transportation fees
Entrance fees
Personal expenses
* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* This tour is not recommended for those with severe back/knee problems.
* This itinerary is not suitable for wheelchair users.
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
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Miaomiao W.
Thank you so much, Vivian, for your kind words—they mean everything to me. I had such a great time during the days I was guiding you. You're so kind, friendly, and well-traveled. Remember when we took that driverless car? We were so nervous yet excited, like meeting a crush for the first time, and we couldn't stop laughing. We shared lots of thoughts about different countries, work, and all sorts of things. We laughed, chatted, and even complained playfully together. We got along really well. I'm so happy to have been your guide. It's such a blessing and luck for me to meet a guest like you and get to provide my service for you. I'm looking forward to meeting you next time.
$220/ per group