Forget cheap massages: 3 fun things to see and do in Shenzhen, China, from indoor skiing to a hiking must-do

Karoo Ice and Snow World does not have tremendously long slopes so it cannot replace your trips to Japan or Korea, but if you are looking to quickly brush up on your skiing and snowboarding skills then this is the perfect practice ground for that.

Karoo Ice and Snow World is currently the biggest indoor skiing facility in Shenzhen. Photo: Karoo Ice and Snow World

There are separate slopes for adults and children and, if you are a beginner, there are instructors available for hire. Ski jackets and trousers, as well as helmets, skis and snowboards, are available for rent, so you do not have to lug your own equipment around with you.

Address: Mission Hills Sports & Eco Park, Longhua District

Metro: Line four to Mission Hills

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2. Wutong Mountain National Park

There are two peaks – Xiaowutong and Dawutong. Xiaowutong, or small Wutong, is considered the must-see spot for locals. It is where Shenzhen TV Tower is located.

Dawutong, or big Wutong, is the highest peak in Shenzhen, at 943.7 metres above sea level. On days with nice weather, one can see not only the cityscape of Shenzhen beneath but all the way to Hong Kong’s New Territories.

A view of Shenzhen from Wutong in the early morning. Photo: Getty Images

March is one of the most popular months to visit the mountain, as it is when the mountain flora is in full bloom. These include a flower native to southern China, called Rhododendron moulmainense. The best place to see them is from Xiaowutong.

March to April is also when the chestnut oak (Castanopsis fissa) trees – native to Hong Kong – are at their most beautiful.

Address: Luosha Road, Luohu District, Shenzhen

Metro: Line eight to Wutong Mountain South station

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3. Splendid China Folk Village

China is teeming with history and culture, and there are dozens of provinces and cities to visit.

Splendid China was opened in 1989 with one grand goal in mind: to allow people to feel as if they have travelled all over China in a single day. The 300,000 square metre (74-acre) park is divided into two areas – the “Scenic Spot” and the folk village.
The Scenic Spot features more than 100 1:15 scale models of major tourist attractions from across China – such as the Terracotta Warriors and Horses in Xian, the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, the mausoleum of the conqueror Genghis Khan in inner Mongolia.
Shenzhen’s Splendid China Folk Village features more than 100 scale models of major tourist attractions from across China. Photo: Shutterstock

The folk village, on the other hand, is made up of 27 villages that showcase 56 ethnic customs.

The live shows in the park are highly recommended. The one at 3pm, the “Legend of the Desert”, recreates a battle scene that probably took place in the early 13th century when Genghis Khan was in the process of building the largest empire in history.

The show features mock fighting on horseback, and performers wield weapons and are dressed in full Mongolian armour.

Admission is free for children under 1.2 metres tall and people over 70 years old.

Address: No. 9005, Shennan Avenue, Nanshan District

Metro: Line one to Huaqiao Cheng Station

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