Shenzhen Bantian One-Day Tour, A Must-See for Art Enthusiasts!

In Shenzhen, there's a route in Bantian that allows you to enjoy shopping, immerse in ancient Zen vibes, and explore the ocean of knowledge. 📍 Bantian Vanke Plaza 🕙 Opening Hours: 10:00 - 22:00 🎫 Tickets: No tickets required 🚇 Transportation: Direct access from Exit D of Bantian Station on Metro Line 5 Start your morning at Bantian Vanke Plaza. This large commercial complex, opening in 2024, is designed with the concept of 'commercial + three-dimensional park.' As soon as you enter the mall, you can feel the comfort of being surrounded by plants. It features five major business types: family, sports, arts, trends, and food, with over 300 high-quality brands, including more than 110 regional first stores. Sports enthusiasts can pick up gear at Decathlon, and food lovers shouldn't miss the gourmet group purchases on the basement floor, including Bao Shifu, Bawang Tea Ji, and 68 Tuan 100's Xing Meile and Mangge. 📍 Prajna Zen Temple 🕙 Opening Hours: 08:00 - 17:30 🎫 Tickets: No tickets required 🚇 Transportation: Exit A1 of Yabao Station on Metro Line 10, turn left following the signs, and walk for seven or eight minutes Around noon, take a taxi from Bantian Vanke Plaza to Prajna Zen Temple, which takes about 15 minutes. This ancient temple, originally named Pangu Temple, was built during the Yuan Dynasty and has undergone damage and reconstruction, with the latest renovation in 2015. The temple is nestled by the mountains and water, and as soon as you enter the gate, the hustle and bustle of the world is instantly isolated. The paths are serene, the courtyards elegant, and the halls solemn. Here, you can get three free incense sticks and pray clockwise at each hall: the Hall of Heavenly Kings for general well-being, the Hall of Wealth for prosperity. After worshiping, you can also get a fortune card at the Hall of Heavenly Kings and have a vegetarian meal at the dining hall at 11:30 AM. 📍 Galaxy Leading World Library 🕙 Opening Hours: 09:00 - 20:00 🎫 Tickets: No tickets required 🚇 Transportation: About 10 minutes by taxi from Prajna Zen Temple; or take the bus to Xinghe World Park Station In the afternoon, head to the Galaxy Leading World Library. This library, co-founded by the Longgang District Library and Galaxy, covers an area of over 300 square meters and houses 15,000 books, with rich literature in technology, economics, history, and literature. Find a corner to sit down, immerse yourself in the world of books, and enjoy a peaceful time, ending a beautiful day. 💡 Come to Shenzhen Bantian and start your artistic one-day tour!