SHENZHEN
Shekou Sunset: Harbour, Craft Beer and Light Show
Harbour light, a beached ocean liner, and the best evening in the city.
Choose your date- Duration
- 5 hours
- Guided in
- English
- Meet at
- Sea World Station, Exit A ↗
- from
- ¥599 ≈ US$83
An easy evening on the water where reform-era China began, ending with the fountain and light show over the bay.
Gallery
Photo: Dinkun Chen · CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Charlie fong · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Photo: QINGFATTIEAM 2002 · CC BY-SA 4.0Why 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
- 16:00Meet in Shekou
Start with the story of how this port district launched China's reform era in 1979.
- 16:45Waterfront and the Minghua
Walk the promenade to the old liner, now a hotel and landmark at the centre of the plaza.
- 18:00Sunset over the bay
The best west-facing view in Shenzhen, with Hong Kong's hills across the water.
- 19:00Dinner and craft beer
Sit down where expats and locals mix — seafood, tapas or a local brewery, your choice.
- 20:30Fountain and light show
Finish with the water show and the towers lit behind it.
Included
English-speaking guide and one welcome drink.
Not included
Dinner, additional drinks and personal expenses.
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
Does it work for a group with kids?
Very well. The plaza is pedestrian-only, there is open space to run around, and the fountain show is a hit.
Can it be moved earlier?
The route is timed for sunset, which shifts through the year. We publish the start time with each date.