SHENZHEN

Shekou Sunset: Harbour, Craft Beer and Light Show

Harbour light, a beached ocean liner, and the best evening in the city.

An easy evening on the water where reform-era China began, ending with the fountain and light show over the bay.

Why you will like it

• Sea World plaza built around the Minghua, a real ocean liner permanently docked on land.
• Shekou's international side: craft beer, street musicians and a genuinely mixed crowd.
• The fountain and light show over the water after dark.
• Short, easy and in the evening — perfect for an arrival day or a spare half-day.

Your day, hour by hour

1. 16:00
   Meet in Shekou

   Start with the story of how this port district launched China's reform era in 1979.

2. 16:45
   Waterfront and the Minghua

   Walk the promenade to the old liner, now a hotel and landmark at the centre of the plaza.

3. 18:00
   Sunset over the bay

   The best west-facing view in Shenzhen, with Hong Kong's hills across the water.

4. 19:00
   Dinner and craft beer

   Sit down where expats and locals mix — seafood, tapas or a local brewery, your choice.

5. 20:30
   Fountain and light show

   Finish with the water show and the towers lit behind it.

Gallery

Photo: Charlie fong · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Sparktour · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: QINGFATTIEAM 2002 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Good to know

• Dinner and drinks are not included so you can choose freely; expect ¥80–200 per person.
• Evenings by the water can be breezy — bring a light layer in winter.

Common questions