Shenzhen 2-Day, 1-Night Itinerary | Visit a Century-Old Town and Explore "Europe"

A hidden gem of a travel itinerary for Shenzhen has arrived💕 Unlock a 2-day, 1-night time travel adventure in Longgang📍 Ancient lantern alleys × Relaxing farms × Colorful fairytale towns × 7 dynasties' worth of palaces Save🌟this post and get ready to fill up your camera roll!📸 - 🧩Itinerary: DAY1️⃣ Gankeng Hakka Town➡️Twenty-Four Histories Academy➡️Little Cool Cap Farm➡️Check in to Little Cool Cap Hotel DAY2️⃣China Cultural Expo Park➡️Wengu Valley➡️Return - 1️⃣ Gankeng Hakka Town: "Spirited Away" in Real Life (P2-3) 🎫Tickets: Free entry to the town, some exhibitions require tickets 🚇Driving: Navigate to Gankeng Ancient Town parking lot ⏰Opening hours: All day ⚠️Tips: If you have booked a hotel in the ancient town, you can call the front desk for a free pick-up by electric car. 🔹A century-old town hidden within the city, it retains the basic structure of the original buildings and is perfect for taking traditional photos. There are also shops renting Hanfu clothing. 🔹March is the most beautiful time of year, with bougainvillea of all colors climbing over the beams and growing wild, creating stunning photo opportunities. ‼️Walk a few hundred meters in the afternoon to⬇️2️⃣. Choose the evening session for better value. - 2️⃣ Twenty-Four Histories Academy: A National Style Academy with Twinkling Lights (P4-5) 🎫Tickets: Daytime CNY60/person, Evening CNY39/person ⏰Time: Weekdays 10:30-21:30/Weekends 9:30-22:30, Evening session entry at 17:00 🔹Even more stunning at night! The bamboo paths are lit up with poetry lamps, and as dusk falls, the scene of the prosperous Tang Dynasty reappears before your eyes. ‼️Walk a few hundred meters to⬇️3️⃣ - 3️⃣ Little Cool Cap Farm: A Fairytale Farm (P6-7) 🎫Tickets: Free for hotel guests ⏰Time: 10:00-18:00 🔹Escape the city and enjoy the pleasant countryside. Perfect for bringing children, picking fruits and vegetables, feeding cute animals, learning about various crops and animals, and letting kids run free in the unpowered playground. ‼️Walk a few dozen meters to the hotel⬇️4️⃣ - 4️⃣ Little Cool Cap Hotel: Stay in a Forest Treehouse (P8-9) 💰Price per person: 400+ (including farm & playground tickets) 🔹A must-choose for families with children is the slide room! Starry sky roof + attic tree hollow, the room is equipped with picture books and wooden toys, very thoughtful. 🔹The hotel's exclusive shuttle bus goes directly to the town, and the rooftop terrace offers views of the Fenghuang Mountain sunset. ‼️Drive to⬇️5️⃣ the next day - 5️⃣ China Cultural Expo Park: Travel Through the Han and Tang Dynasties for Blockbuster Photos (P10) 🎫Tickets: Free ⏰Time: 10:00-22:00 - 🔹The largest imitation ancient building complex in the country! Capture a "time-travel" feeling at the intersection of the Qin, Han, Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing streets. 🔹The main hall features red walls, green tiles, and flying eaves. Wearing Hanfu or horse-face skirts for photos is even more stunning. ‼️Walk 1 km to⬇️6️⃣ - 6️⃣ "Little Europe of Shenzhen": Wengu Valley (P11-12) 🎫Tickets: Free ⏰Time: Open all day - ✔️Candy-colored villas + Athenian-style sculpture corridor, wear a French dress to easily capture a cinematic feel. ✔️The pure white church and Dutch windmill on the hillside are abandoned, but still make for great photos, giving you the feeling of traveling to a little Europe. - 👉🏻Follow me to unlock more hidden travel guides in Shenzhen