Why visit Nanshan
Townapedia lists 44 museums and landmarks, 57 parks and trails, 251 places to eat, 53 places to stay and 21 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Poly Theater, Happy Valley Shenzhen, Nanshan Museum and Nanshan Culture Center.
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About Nanshan
Nanshan District (Chinese: 南山区; pinyin: Nánshān Qū; Cantonese Jyutping: Naam4 Saan1 Keoi1) is one of the nine districts comprising the city of Shenzhen in Guangdong province, China. It encompasses the southwest area of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone, with a population of 1.08 million. In 2025, the district of Nanshan's local GDP output exceeded 1,000 billion Chinese Yuan or 143.7 billion US dollars, an economy slightly larger than that of Uzbekistan or Bulgaria. The region has an established tourism industry and is home to several sightseeing locations, as well as multiple seaside parks such as the Shenzhen Bay Park and the Shenzhen Talent Park.
From the Wikipedia article Nanshan, Shenzhen (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Nanshan on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do21
Happy Valley Shenzhen
Monument and historic site · 3.6 km
Theme park in Nanshan, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Overseas Chinese Town
Monument and historic site · 4.5 km
Theme park or (broadly) an area in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Shenzhen Polytechnic University
School · 6.0 km
University in Shenzhen, China
Shenzhen University
School
Comprehensive university located in Shenzhen
Southern University of Science and Technology
School · 9.0 km
Public university in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Yuen Long Theatre
Cinema and theater · 13.8 km
Theatre in Yuen Long, New Territories, Hong Kong
9 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks44
He Xiangning Art Museum
Museum · 5.1 km
Art museum in Shenzhen, China
Monument to the Liberation of Neilingding
Monument and historic site · 2.8 km
Museum of Contemporary Art & Planning Exhibition, Shenzhen
Museum · 12.2 km
Museum in Futian, Shenzhen
Nantou Ancient City Museum
Museum · 2.5 km
Museum in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Sea World Culture and Arts Center
Museum · 6.7 km
Cultural center in Shenzhen, China
Shenzhen Museum
Museum · 12.1 km
Museum in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
32 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds57
Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park
Park · 7.4 km
Park in Futian District, People's Republic of China
Zhongshan Park (Nanshan, China)
Park · 2.8 km
Park in Nanshan, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
45 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes251
PANG GELIA
Restaurant · Seafood, Chicken · 3.1 km
PANG GELIA
Restaurant · Seafood, Chicken · 3.2 km
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Binzan Crayfish (in Zhongshan Park)
Restaurant · Regional · 2.8 km
3111-01 南山大道
Mo-Su 11:00-00:00
素禾素食（科技園店）
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.3 km
2-4-6 科技路
Mo-Su 11:30-19:30
239 more on the map.
History
The history of Nanshan is long. In 331, the Jin government set County of Dongguan (東官) and County of Bao'an. These counties' capitals are in Nantou. Before that, in 265, Wu set Ministry of Salt (司鹽都尉)to control the salt production in South China Sea.
In July 1979, the first canon to break the mountain (开山“第一炮”) happened in Shekou.
From the History section of Nanshan, Shenzhen on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay53
Churches and places of worship10
Shopping54
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries49
Nanshan District No.2 Foreign Language School (Group) Qianhai Campus Primary Division
School · 3.4 km
1 桃李路, 深圳市
Healthcare17
Shenzhen Nanshan District Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.9 km
Map of Nanshan
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Getting there and nearby towns
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 18 km away.
- Shekou 5 km southwest, about 5 min by car
- Xixiang 8 km northwest, about 8 min by car
- Longgang 39 km northeast, about 39 min by car
- Humen 41 km northwest, about 41 min by car
- Zhuhai 48 km southwest, about 48 min by car
- Dongguan 57 km north, about 57 min by car
- Jing’an 76 km southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Shiqiao 75 km northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Daliang 78 km northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Huizhou 80 km northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- China Resources Headquarters&Shenzhen Bay gymnasium in Nanshan District2020, Charlie fong, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 深圳欢乐谷—正门, 古海岸遗址, CC BY-SA 3.0
- OCTshenzhen2020, Charlie fong, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shenzhen Polytechnic in Xili, Charlie fong, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Main gate of the South University of Science and Technology2, Huangdan2060, CC BY 3.0
- Yuen Long Theatre (Hong Kong), Mk2010, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SZ Shenzhen 南山 Nanshan 南頭街 Nantou Street 深圳南山博物館 Nanshan Museum October 2023 R12S 01, KWUNGAM Haueng Chanem, CC BY-SA 4.0
- He Xiangning Art Museum1, Huangdan2060, CC0
- SZ 深圳 Shenzhen Futian Fuzhong Road MOCAPE Museum of Contemporary Art & Planning Exhibition facade Sept 2017 IX1 03, Timeahfurm002, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Seaworld CAC1, 李汉宗 (Lhzss8), CC BY-SA 4.0
- SZ 深圳博物館 Shenzhen Museum entrance building name Aug-2010, Luafuohue, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Window of the World SZ, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Hong Kong Wetland Park overview1 201612, Wpcpey, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lianhuashan Garden, jo.sau from London/Vilnius, UK/Lithuania, CC BY 2.0
- Shenzhen Bay Park - 2019-12-09 - 1, Mx. Granger, CC0
- Huicui Lake of Shenzhen International Garden and Flower Expo Park2, Huangdan2060, CC0
- SHENZHEN SAFARI PARK (5), Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HK Tin Shui Wai Park Avenue, WiNG, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Yuen Long Park Aviary Pagoda, Baycrest, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Christ the King Church, Shenzhen13, Huangdan2060, CC0
- Shenzhen Christ Church2, Huangdan2060, CC0
- Building of Humanities Yuehai Campus, Shenzhen University, NAN LIU, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 南头古城博物馆, Mx. Granger, CC0
- Zhongshan Park Main entrance, Wishva de Silva, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 20210124-解放内伶仃纪念碑, BMSBridge, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Poly Theatre, Shenzhen, 钉钉, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 20250927 Xin Guogong Wenshi Ci (152553), Yumeto, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 南头古城博物馆2022, Iswzo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Crab and chicken, Yandan Huang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Feidachu 20211128, Huangdan2060, CC BY 3.0
- Splendid China 002, Dmpendse at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Zhongshan Park 中山公园, Wishva de Silva, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 深大南站, 李汉宗（Lhzss8）, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 深大南站月台, 李汉宗（Lhzss8）, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 粤海门站月台, 李汉宗（Lhzss8）, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 粤海门站站名大字, 李汉宗（Lhzss8）, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 粤海门站月台2, 李汉宗（Lhzss8）, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 停车让行标志2，拍摄于中国广东省深圳市, Yejianfei, CC0
- SZ 深圳 Shenzhen bus view June 2023 Px3 072, MEAIYAVT 206 Liowcms, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SZ 深圳 Shenzhen bus view June 2023 Px3 073, MEAIYAVT 206 Liowcms, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 海岸城 Coastal City, Shenzhen - panoramio, wanghongliu, CC BY-SA 3.0
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