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Dongmen Pedestrian Street, Shenzhen
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Dongmen Pedestrian Street in Shenzhen is a vibrant and bustling shopping and entertainment district that's popular with both locals and tourists. It's often praised for its lively atmosphere and the wide variety of goods and services it offers.
Visitors can explore a multitude of shops, boutiques, and stalls selling everything from fashion and electronics to street food and local snacks. Dongmen is also known for its bustling street food scene, offering a wide array of delicious and affordable culinary delights.
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Lizhi Park, Shenzhen
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Lizhi Park, located in the heart of Shenzhen, is a popular urban park known for its vibrant atmosphere and diverse recreational activities. Visitors often appreciate its central location, making it easily accessible for both locals and tourists.
The park features beautiful green spaces, walking paths, and a large lake, creating a serene environment for leisurely strolls and picnics. It's also a hub for various cultural and recreational activities, with areas for dancing, tai chi, and exercise equipment for the public.
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Lianhuashan Park, Shenzhen
Lianhua Mountain Park (Lianhuashan Park) is a well-regarded natural and recreational area in Shenzhen, China. It's often praised for its lush greenery, scenic beauty, and serene atmosphere. The park offers a refreshing escape from the urban environment of Shenzhen.
Visitors can enjoy leisurely strolls along well-maintained paths and hiking trails that lead to vantage points with panoramic views of the city and surrounding landscapes. Lianhua Mountain itself is a popular destination within the park, offering a relatively easy hike with rewarding views.
The park is also known for its lotus ponds, which are especially beautiful when lotus flowers are in bloom during the summer.
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Xichong Beach, Shenzhen
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Xichong Beach, situated in the eastern part of Shenzhen, is a renowned destination for those seeking a more serene and natural beach experience compared to other more commercialized beaches in the area. The beach is known for its unspoiled, golden sands and clear waters, making it a tranquil escape from the city.
Visitors often praise the natural beauty and relatively uncrowded atmosphere at Xichong Beach. It's a great spot for sunbathing, swimming, and water sports.
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Dameisha Beach, Shenzhen
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Dameisha Beach in Shenzhen, China, is a popular seaside destination known for its beautiful coastline and vibrant atmosphere. Visitors often praise its clean, sandy shores and clear waters. There are various water sports and activities available, making it a great place for outdoor enthusiasts.
The beach is also lined with restaurants and bars offering a variety of local and international cuisine. Keep in mind that it can get crowded during peak seasons, so plan accordingly.
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Shenzhen Safari Park
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Shenzhen Safari Park is a wildlife haven that offers a thrilling and up-close encounter with a diverse range of animals. The park is renowned for its vast enclosures that mimic the natural habitats of its inhabitants, including big cats like tigers and lions, playful pandas, and exotic birds.
The park's lush landscapes, walking paths, and tranquil lake make it a great spot for leisurely strolls and picnics. It's a fantastic place for families and animal enthusiasts to observe and learn about these fascinating creatures.
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Fairy Lake Botanical Garden, Shenzhen
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Fairy Lake Botanical Garden in Shenzhen is a peaceful oasis surrounded by lush greenery. It's a perfect place to relax and reconnect with nature. The garden is home to a diverse collection of plants from all over the world, making it an attractive spot for those interested in botany.
There are also hiking trails offering picturesque views of the surrounding hills and Fairy Lake, making it an ideal destination for both nature enthusiasts and families looking for a leisurely day out. Fairy Lake Botanical Garden provides a serene and educational escape from the city's hustle and bustle, making it a must-visit destination in Shenzhen.
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The Window of the World, Shenzhen
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The Window of the World in Shenzhen is like a global adventure in miniature. It's a fascinating theme park where you can see scaled-down replicas of famous landmarks from all over the world in one place, from the Statue of Liberty to the Pyramids of Egypt.
The park is particularly enchanting at night when these miniature landmarks are beautifully illuminated, creating a magical atmosphere. It's a great spot for evening strolls and taking memorable photos. If you're looking for a unique and visually captivating attraction in Shenzhen, the Window of the World is a must-visit.
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Upperhills, a mall with a difference
Upperhills Is on of Shenzhen’s newest malls and it’s design really helps it stand out from all the other malls in the city. Located towards the north of downtown it’s been built on a huge plot of land so it’s able to offer a lot more than your standard mall.
Inside you have the usual offerings of fast fashion, mid level brands and accessories - along with a big decathlon store for sporting goods.
The stand out feature of the mall by far is the roof level, there is a sprawling outdoor section that’s full of coffee shops, restaurants and smaller boutique stores. The walls where are all painted different shades or red & orange and the al fresco dining helps you feel like you’re somewhere in Europe. The combination of small stores, colourful decorations and towering skyscrapers make this a very popular spot for photos so it can get very busy
The roof of the mall is also linked by bridge to the Lianhua mountain park - the cities best spot for views. I like to eat dinner in the mall then head to park via the roof to watch the sunset over the city. can’t be missed!
The mall has lots of parking, it’s on many major bus routes and is now linked to the Shenzhen metro via Donggualing metro station.
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A hike with stunning views of Shenzhen
Nanshan mountain is one of the easier hikes in Shenzhen and gives you some of the best views of the city. Located in Nanshan park the mountain isn’t very steep and has well maintained paths to the top. There are various places along the way to stop and rest, many with views out over the city.
When you reach the top you are able to see the full extend of Shenzhen all the way upto the downtown areas
of Futian and Louhu. Shenzhen spreads all along the coast up Shenzhen bay and this viewpoint is a great place to see the true extent of the city.
You can see Hong Kong across the bay and the Shenzhen bay bridge, behind the mountain you can see the airport and watch airplanes coming into land.
At the bottom of the mountain is Seaworld which is a great place for food and drink, a great spit to relax and refuel after the hike.
Head to Seaworld station on the metro and take the exits for the shopping mall and follow the signs for Nanshan mountain park.
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Nansha Marina
Nansha Marina is located in South East part of Guangzhou. Closest metro station is Nansha Port and from there you can take taxi for few minutes or walk around 15 minutes. There are few nice restaurants and bars. There is also hotel and small buildings and houses around which you can't book and spend maybe one night at this beautiful place. Few from marina is alo very nice, many boats and bridge which is connecting Guangzhou and Dongguan. Not far from here you can visit two more locations. One is Opium War Museum and other one is Tin Hau Temple which is dedicated to queen of water. This area and Nansha Marina are perfect place for #localescapes #guangzhou #guangdong
East Meets West In Sea World, Shenzhen
Sea World is a the hub of Shekou in Nanshan, Shenzhen. The area is a hub for food, drink and shopping and draws a lot of expats due to it’s big selection of western food joints. The area is built around a refurbish French cruise ship, built in 1968 - the ship sits in a big body of water that is surrounding by a walkway, gardens and restaurants.
The area is busy over the weekends especially if the weather is good, there are lots of places with outdoor seating and happy hours to help enjoy the weekend. You can get to the area via the Sea World metro stop or by walking along the Shenzhen Bay park as it finishes a the bottom end of Sea world.
Sea world is within walking distance of Nanshan mountain and it’s a great place to relax after hiking the mountain for the views out over Shenzhen bay and Hong Kong.
There are play areas and arcade games for children and also a culture and arts museum opened in partnership with the V&A museum in London.
Overall a great spot to enjoy good food and drinks with your friends in beautiful surroundings, and at 7PM look out for the fountain show in front of the boat which is really impressive set against the surroundings.
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A Tranquil Haven: Jiulong Lake Huadu Hike
Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5)
As an avid nature enthusiast, I recently had the pleasure of embarking on the Jiulong Lake Huadu hike, and I must say, it exceeded all my expectations. Nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of Huadu, this hiking trail offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. From start to finish, the journey was nothing short of remarkable.
To begin with, the trail itself is well-maintained and easy to navigate, making it suitable for hikers of all levels. Whether you're a seasoned trekker or simply looking to immerse yourself in nature, Jiulong Lake Huadu hike is a perfect choice. The path winds through lush forests, leading you to breathtaking viewpoints that offer panoramic vistas of the surrounding mountains and the tranquil lake.
What truly sets this hike apart is the abundance of flora and fauna along the way. From vibrant wildflowers to chirping birds, every step felt like a journey through a natural wonderland. The air was filled with a refreshing scent, and the soothing sound of rustling leaves provided a calming soundtrack to the entire experience.
One of the highlights of the Jiulong Lake Huadu hike was reaching the lake itself. The crystal-clear waters shimmered under the sunlight, inviting me to take a moment to pause and appreciate the beauty of nature. I even had the opportunity to dip my feet in the cool water, which was both invigorating and rejuvenating.
Throughout the hike, I encountered friendly fellow hikers, all of whom shared a mutual appreciation for the great outdoors. The sense of camaraderie and the exchange of stories and tips added an extra layer of enjoyment to the journey.
Furthermore, the amenities along the trail were well-maintained and convenient. Rest areas with benches and shade allowed me to take breaks and soak in the surroundings, while clean restroom facilities were available to ensure comfort throughout the hike.
I highly recommend visiting Jiulong Lake Huadu for anyone seeking a peaceful retreat in nature. Whether you're looking to embark on a solo adventure, spend quality time with loved ones, or simply find solace in the beauty of the outdoors, this hike offers all that and more.
In conclusion, my experience on the Jiulong Lake Huadu hike was nothing short of extraordinary. With its well-maintained trail, breathtaking views, and serene ambiance, this hidden gem in Huadu is a must-visit for nature lovers. I am already planning my next trip back to explore more of its wonders.
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Stunning oasis in a concrete jungle 🌿🏙️🌸
Lianhuashan Park.
This is my favourite spot in Shenzhen, a beautiful park with stunning views of the city. Easily accessible by metro station (Children’s palace & Lianhuacan station) plenty of bus routes and a bridge over from Upperhills mall.
The park features a statue to Chinese Leader Deng Xiaoping who helped create the special economic zone that has helped Shenzhen propel itself onto the world stage. As one of the fastest growing cities in history this is the perfect place to take in the view of the city, it spreads out as far as the eye can see and all the cities landmarks are in view.
If you come up in the evening you can see the city lit up and if you're very lucky or plan well you can watch one of the cities famous light shows from the park.
There are plenty of toilets, vending machines and shade for picnics - but on weekends and public holidays the park can become very very busy so best to visit weekend mornings or weekdays if you can.
If you’re only in Shenzhen for a few days this is a must see, trying to take this city in on foot is hard - but seeing it from this vantage point is something you’ll never forget.
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YANGTAI MOUNTAIN SHENZHEN
Climbing Yangtai Mountain in Shenzhen was an incredible experience. The breathtaking views, serene hiking trails, and cultural attractions made it a memorable getaway.
Reaching the summit of the mountain was a rewarding moment. The peaceful ambiance and sweeping views of Shenzhen’s skyline were truly captivating. It felt like a temporary escape from city life, allowing me to find tranquility and solace in the beauty of the mountain.
It was a breath of fresh air, both literally and figuratively. It provided a blend of natural beauty, serenity, and cultural exploration that left a lasting impression. It’s a destination that I would highly recommend to anyone seeking a rejuvenating escape in a stunning natural setting.
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SHENZHEN CIVIC CENTER!
Visiting Shenzhen Civic Center was an incredible experience. This landmark showcases the city’s modernity and serves as its administrative hub. The striking architecture of the Convention and Exhibition Center and Shenzhen Library is amazing.
Surrounding the Civic Center, I discovered beautiful green spaces like Lianhuashan Park. The park’s lush gardens, serene lakes, and breathtaking views of the city skyline were a perfect retreat.
Visiting Shenzhen Civic Center was an unforgettable journey into the heart of the city’s modernity. Its blend of architecture, culture, and vibrant atmosphere truly encapsulates Shenzhen’s dynamic spirit.
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Istanbul in Guangzhou 🇹🇷
Antalya restaurant is a place that gives you the feeling of Turkey in China. The inside and outside view is amazing and you're going to see the culture of Turkey in a single restaurant. The decoration, ornament, and details of the walls are from the original place Turkey.
There is a dining place on the first floor and also the second floor has Arabian mejlis which is very comfortable to seat and have fun with your family and friends. They have different Arabic dishes which are very delish. Also Arabic tea and different kinds of Juices. If you are a Hookah lover this will be the best place for you. The price of every service is not expensive.
Location: Guangzhou, Tianhe district 222 xingmin Road, Antalya Garden
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If you’re a foodie don’t miss this spot 😋🤤
If you’re in Guangzhou for any purpose don’t miss this Latino grill restaurant. They serve a buffet for lunch and dinner for 138¥/person. The house is well-known for meat. Which are cooked, roasted, or grilled. Also, there are many kinds of dishes personally my favorite is pasta and rice. Also, there are different kinds of vegetables, fruits, cakes, ice cream, and drinks of your choice. And the best thing is there is no limitation you can eat as much as you can. And there is a live band with English and Chinese music.
Address: 3/F wing kin square. 29-31, jianshe liu malu, GZ. Or near Taojin metro station exit A.
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Architectural landmarks you can't miss in Kaiping
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Kaiping Diaolou and Villages is located in Kaiping, Jiangmen Guangdong China. It's a UNEsCO World Heritage Site.
There are 3 important buildings in the village. The communal towers were built by several families and used as temporary refuge, residential towers built by individual rich families and used as fortified residences, and watch towers.
Transportation Take Tangkou - Magang Special Line from Kaiping downtown area and get off at Zilicun.
From Shenzhen : Take a long distance bus or provincial bus from Louhu CoCh Station to Kaiping directly. The bus schedules are 10:50, 14:55, 16:25 and 19:50. Ticket Fare: ¥130
Place name:
Yangkuo World Heritage Corridor
Tangkou Liyuan Kaiping Jingmen Guangdong
Haixinsha Asian Games park
The Guanghzhou Asia Games Park has been equipped with LED screen Zebra-P31.25, size is 4500㎡. This product has many advantages as transparence, thin, light and is able to penetrate day light. These products are not intrusive and highlights the architecture of Asian Games Park. This set up was a great success and gave new life to Asian Park. Guangzhou Haixinsha Asian Games Park located on an island in the center of Pearl Rive, Guangzhuo recently hosted the opening ceremony of the 16th Asian Games. Besides, the International Festival of Lights is also held at the re-built park each year.
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Guangzhou-zoo
Guangzhou Zoo, located on Central Xianlie Road, Guangzhou City, is a zoo which was built and opened in 1958. It covers an area of 42 hectares, and currently there are over 400 species, comprised of nearly 5,000 animals, being kept and displayed there. The other two zoos in Beijing and Shanghai, as well as Guangzhou Zoo, are together called the three major zoos in China. The animals there are displayed respectively in different sections, such as the insects, the amphibious reptiles, the birds, the primates, the felines and the herbivores. There are not only rare animals peculiar to China, such as pandas, golden monkeys, South China tigers, elks, Cervus eldii and black-necked cranes, but also rare animals from all over the world, such as chimpanzees, giraffes, African elephants, hippos, zebras, rhinoceroses and black swans.
The address: 120, Central Xianlie Road, Guangzhou City
Opening times: 08：30-17：30
Transportation:
Bus: you can take bus number 6, 16, 11, 65, 84, 122, 192, 199, 201, 209, 218, 547 and 534 to the main entrance, and bus number 33, 133, 191, 233, 269, 272, 234, 282 and 545 to the south entrance
Subway: you can depart from the Zoo Station on Subway Line 5
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Yuntai Garden - Guangzhou
Yuntai Garden is located at the entrance of the beautiful Baiyun Mountain, backed by Yuntai Ridge. The garden is luxuriant with trees and precious flowers in the four seasons. It was originally built based on the Butchart Garden in Canada. It is known as the “Pearl of the Flower City” and is a good place to enjoy flowers. The overall layout of Yuntai Garden combines Eastern and Western architectural art, showing an ingenious garden style. The wide steps facing the gate are made of glass. The upper part of the steps is the shining lake, and the ring lights at the bottom of the lake are clear and identifiable. Every night, the colorful lake water rendered by the lights will slowly flow down the glass steps, and the colorful water flow seems to fall from the sky, like a dream. The place is very beautiful like heaven.
Tickets: 10 yuan for full tickets and 5 yuan for half tickets in normal days. The full ticket is 15 yuan on holidays.
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Window of the World 🌎
Who would thought you could visit the world in one day and then some 🤭. From the Statue of Liberty in the USA to Japan, India and Africa plus many more not featured here. This place is extremely huge they even have electric carts you can rent. Window of the world gives you a nice replica of all the famous landmarks. There are various performances at each country, and activities that you can participate in. Getting there is quite easy and convenient, the metro is right outside the entrance about 5 minutes or so walk. The entrance fee was 289 yuan if I remember correctly, once inside you can buy a 'passport' for 45 yuan and for each country visited you get a stamp 😆.
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The best hiking mountain in Guzangzhou.
Baiyun Mountain covers a large area of northeast Guangzhou. It has been considered to be the top natural scenic part of the city since ancient times due to its magnificence and loftiness. The name Baiyun Mountain means White Cloud Mountain because the summit is wreathed in clouds whenever the sky clears after rain.
With a forest coverage of over 28 square kilometers, Baiyun Mountain is also praised as being the lung of Guangzhou. Riding a cable car to the top, you can enjoy the view of the alluvial plain of the Pearl River Delta and far away urban part of Guangzhou.
• Height: 382 meters (Moxing Summit)
• Popular activities: Admire wild birds and rare plants, view Guangzhou from a higher place, visit cultural relics, see artistic works, and relax in gardens.
• Suited for: nature lovers, hikers
• Time needed: 2 hours (using the cableway and battery electric vehicle) / 5 hours (hiking all the way)
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Gulong Gorge glass bridge - fear unlocke
Gulong Gorge rafting, the most attractive, exciting and fun canyon rafting in Guangdong. Gulong Gorge is located in the mountains in the north of Guangdong province, integrating waterfalls, deep pools, jungles, rare plants and so on. The current of gulong Gorge rafting point is swift, silver waterfall splashing, and the drop is huge. Just looking from the top, we can feel its breathtaking and exciting. The gulong Gorge, known as the "forest tunnel". there are a lot of things to do at this place. hiking, glass bridge, glass walkway, rafting, farm, and a lot.
pack your food if you’re not a fan of Chinese food.
get extra cloth in your backpack Incase if your clothes get wet during rafting.
bring water gun if you don’t want to be charged extra at the get.
location: China,Guangdong,Qingyuan,Qingxin
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Lately my favorite place 🤩
Liwan Lake Park displays the elegant and gentle beauty of southern China with a lake as its central attraction. The park is located in the Pantang area in Liwan district. The park obtained its name from an ancient river bend on West Pearl River, Lizhiwan, which means "lychee bend": the area is famous for its lychee trees. Liwan Park was bulit in 1958, covering an area of about 400,000 square meters, and the lake covers about 2 / 3. Liwan Lake Park was named in the ancient West Pearl River on a bend - Lychee Wan, the bend to the planting of lychee and famous, there is one poem saying "a Green Bay, spring water, lychee red cross".
Liwan Lake Park is comprised of Xiaocui Lake, Yucui Lake, Ruyi Lake and Wuxiu Lake. On the grounds are many pavilions, water pavilions, terraces, porches and towers that add to the charm. Part of the park's charm comes from the fact that there are many facilities that allow visitors to enjoy the beauty of the place while exercising in the gymnasium or swimming at the Olympic size pool.Liwan Lake Park is a collection of travel, sports, entertainment, and rest in one multi-functional, comprehensive park. Liwan Lake Park is the most elegant and graceful style emboding the southern countries.
Visitors coming during the summer months can enjoy the aroma of the blooming lotus flowers that adorn the banks of the lakes.
Address:155 Longjingxi Lu, Liwan District, Guangzhou
Hours: 06:30 - 22:00
Price: Free
Getting there: 2, 8, 9, 17, 19, 25, 34, 52, 55, 61, 71, 74, 81, 82, 85, 105, 109, 123, 124, 128, 132, 133, 193, 204, 207, 208, 212, 231
Take metro line 5 to Zhongshanba Station
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Sacred Heart Cathedral - Guangzhou
The Sacred Heart Cathedral, properly the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and also known as the Stone Chamber or Stone House by locals, is a Gothic Revival Roman Catholic cathedral in Guangzhou, China. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Guangzhou. This Catholic cathedral was founded in the 1800s by the emperor of France and was built by Chinese craftsmen. It’s also a classic representative of Guangzhou exotic customs.
English mass every Sunday 3:30 PM.
location- Yide road 58. (一德路58号）
also you can use yidelu metro station exit A + 5 minutes walk
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No regrets "If House" was a good choice.
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It was my first time using apartment accommodations for a trip, and I haven't regretted it. This apartment style has a good location, within walking distance of the Canton Tower, malls, skyscrapers, restaurants, coffee shops, pubs, and more. Nice street view, and you can see the Canton Tower and the skyscrapers from the balcony. It's also good when you're traveling around for more than a week and you need to do your laundry. Definitely recommend it to try.
I've included a collage of pictures in case you can't find it.
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A safari journey on wheels
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We are really pleased to be here, and it's encouraging to see how the animals are cared for and maintained.
It's a fantastic safari adventure experience.
Visit an animal kingdom kindergarten to get up close and personal with the infant animals and see the cutest pandas in action.
A safari journey on wheels is also a lot of fun and interesting!
Take note, it is more affordable to purchase a ticket in advance through Trip.com than it is at the gate.
For a view, you might also ride a cable car.
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A Holiday at the Dragon Princess Lake Hotel
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An excellent location to rest, unwind, have a boat ride, snap some pictures, and enjoy the heated pool while being outside the city.
The personnel there is incredibly kind, and helpful.
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