This article was originally published on March 11, 2011, in the Shenzhen Daily.
The information was accurate at that time, and may be outdated now. Use with caution.
The information was accurate at that time, and may be outdated now. Use with caution.
Giant statues on the beach, Dameisha |
Out east of town, toward the Nan'ao Peninsula, Shenzhen boasts beaches with activities to suit every taste. From lazing by the pool of a five-star international hotel to tent-camping on the beach after a day of "extreme (sort of) sports," the eastern beaches have it all.
One entry in a yearly sand-castle building competition at Dameisha |
As a privately-operated beach, Xiaomeisha charges a negligible 20-yuan entrance fee per person, but there are lots of cool things to do there. You can rent everything from a personal watercraft (like a Jet-ski) to a plain old inner-tube.
Using a zip-line at Xiaomeisha |
Just up the road is Dapeng Fortress and the other wonders of that quaint village, including temples and tombs.
Shelters on the beach at Xi Chong fit for Robinson Crusoe |
Rustic dining hall at Xi Chong |
Cabins for rent at Xi Chong |
GPS Info:
- Dameisha = 22.59565, 114.31240
- Xiaomeisha = 22.60044, 114.32679
- Xichong = 22.4731, 114.5344
Map:
(This map shows the "Meisha Twins"; click here for the Xichong map)
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