Hotels in Shekou, Shenzhen

Shekou is a walkable, tropical neighborhood known for being business-friendly and offering ample choices for restaurants and bars. Many visitors come to enjoy the natural beauty of the sea, while others visit for the local entertainment. Shekou has hotels and accommodation to suit everyone's tastes, and makes a great home base for exploring the sights in and around Shenzhen.

Sightseeing around Shekou

The local monuments might be a top draw, but there are many others. Browse the collections at He Xiangning Art Museum, Guan Shanyue Art Museum, or Shenzhen Museum. You can buy tickets to live performances at Shenzhen Concert Hall and Shenzhen Grand Theater. Chiwan Tin Hau Temple, Tomb of the Young Song Emperor, and Dragon King Temple are monuments worth a look. Xin'an Nantou Ancient City, Donghai Cultural Square, and Red House are a few landmarks that can't be missed. Window of the World, Splendid China Folk Village, and Chinese Overseas City will provide enjoyment for the whole family.

Shopping and attending sporting events are a couple of popular activities in the area. Dip your toes in the water and soak up the sun at Golden Beach, Ma Wan Tung Wan Beach, and Silvermine Beach. Zhongshan Park, Mangrove Seashore Ecological Park, and Hong Kong Wetland Park are some scenic spots that are popular with the locals. If you're looking for something else to do, head to Shekou Ferry Terminal, Kingswood Ginza Shopping Center, and Tuen Mun Town Plaza.

A few of the most popular sights in the area include Hong Kong Disneyland, Ngong Ping 360, and Po Lin Monastery. You can also stop by Shenzhen University, Happy Valley, and Tin Shui Wai Park.

Getting around Shekou

For a quick way to explore the city, catch a ride on metro transit at Chiwan Station, Shekou Port Station, or Sea World Station. If you want to explore what's across the water, take a ferry from the port.

Shekou is 12.1 miles (19.5 km) from the airport in Hong Kong (HKG-Hong Kong Intl.). The next closest airport is Shenzhen (SZX-Shenzhen Intl.), located 12.2 miles (19.7 km) away.