Shenzhen's Hidden "Altay"

Where to find Shenzhen's version of "Altay"? Ancient villages, art parks, forest horse farms, and stream tracing... Make the most of your holiday and enjoy the freedom under the sun 🍃 🐎 1⃣ Dawan Ancestral Residence: This Hakka ancient village, built during the Qianlong era, is one of the largest and best-preserved square Hakka walled houses in China. It carries the cultural heritage and historical memories of the Hakka people and is open to the public for free. 📍 Address: No. 33, Dawan Road, Maluan Subdistrict, Pingshan District, Shenzhen Transportation: 🚇 Take Metro Line 14 to Jinlong Station, Exit B, and walk about 14 minutes 🚗 For self-driving, navigate to "Dawan Ancestral Residence Parking Lot" 🎫 Tickets: Free, no reservation required ⏰ Opening Hours: Tuesday to Friday: 09:00-12:00, 14:00-17:30; Saturday to Sunday: 09:00-17:30 (Closed all day on Mondays) 2⃣ Pingshan Sculpture Art Creativity Park: Strolling through the park feels like wandering in an artistic district of Brooklyn. It integrates sculpture, oil painting, calligraphy, and other art forms. Hidden boutique shops are scattered among the red brick walls and lush greenery. 📍 Address: No. 1, Maluan Road, Pingshan District, Shenzhen 🎫 Tickets: Free, no reservation required, open all day 3⃣ XiFan Forest Bakery: The "forest bakery" that went viral in Shenzhen is also located within the Pingshan Sculpture Art Creativity Park. XiFan Forest Bakery features a 2,000-square-meter lawn, a two-story standalone building in Japanese style, and expansive stables, making it feel like stepping into Shenzhen's "Altay." 📍 Address: Inside Pingshan Sculpture Creativity Park ⏰ Hours: 10:00-19:00 4⃣ Changshou Village: Visiting Changshou Village, many will marvel, "Who knew such a place existed in Pingshan!" Nestled at the foot of Maluan Mountain, this 260-year-old Hakka walled village is serene and rustic, surrounded by mountains and water. 📍 Location: Longma Society Changshou Theater ⏰ Hours: Monday to Sunday 10:00-18:00 🎫 Tickets: Free, no reservation required 5⃣ At the entrance of Changshou Village, there is a natural stream tracing spot—Chiao River (Jiangling section). Without the need for strenuous hiking, you can enjoy a lake where the sky and water meet, offering a grounded yet expansive natural view.