What to do

Sea World Shenzhen

Spanning a million square metres, Sea World Shenzhen (1128 Wanghai Lu) is a multipurpose complex and tourist attraction. Its main highlight is the Minghua, a now-landlocked 14,000-tonne cruise ship which sits at the heart of a hotel, restaurants and bars, shops and entertainment facilities. Complete with a musical fountain light show in the evenings and beautiful views of Shenzhen Bay around the clock, it’s a popular destination for a fun day or night out.

Sea World Cultural & Arts Center

A short walk away from the Minghua you’ll find the Sea World Cultural & Arts Center (SWCAC). This architectural gem crafted by Fumihiko Maki features three cantilevered structures protruding out over the surrounding green spaces and the sea.

Inside, the building features performance venues and ticketed exhibitions, including Value of Design: China in the Making – a retrospective on the history of Chinese design hosted at the V&A Gallery. There are also plenty of free public spaces adorned with well-designed benches, making the SWCAC the perfect place to relax and take in a panoramic sea view.