Once a small fishing village, Shenzhen is now a booming industrial center in southern China. Situated just 35 km (22 miles) from Hong Kong, Shenzhen is a great vacation destination with a number of resorts and hotels in and around the city.
Xili Lake Resort
Nanshan, Shenzhen, China
Located next to the Shenzhen Safari Park is the Xili Lake Resort on the slopes of the Qilin Mountain. Situated in the northern suburbs of Shenzhen, this resort is set amidst the stunning Xili Lake and is surrounded by beautiful trees, towers and pavilions. Occupying an area of 1.2 square kilometers (1 sq. mi.), this resort offers its guests 365 standard and deluxe room suites with all the modern comforts and amenities of a first-class hotel. Villa suites are also available for more private vacation. Ideal for honeymooners and couples, well as business executives and families, this resort is an excellent escape from the city.
With its unique blend of traditional Chinese and modern architecture, the Xili Lake resort offers a tranquil and elegant setting for both business and leisure.
Facilities include:
a restaurant
gym
sauna
massage parlor
karaoke bar
disco
gaming room
tennis
car-racing
bowling
golf
billiards
swimming
skating
shooting
football
basketball
volleyball
bumper cars
indoor and outdoor fishing
table tennis
bowling
horseback riding
Shiyan Lake Hot-Spring Holiday Resort
Shiyan Town, Bao'an District, Shenzhen, China
The Shiyan Lake Hot Spring Holiday Resort is located near Shiyan Lake in northwest Shenzhen. Famous for the Yulu Hot Springs, this first class has 400 guest rooms in 13 low-rise, elegant Spanish-style buildings. The hot springs at this resort are said to possess many therapeutic and healing properties and people come here for treating arthritis, neurological problems and skin ailments.
Simple yet well-designed, this resort offers its guests a quiet vacation away from the din of city life. In the middle of Shiyan Lake is ‘Lovers Island’, where visitors can have fun dancing or taking part in various water sports and activities. Ideal for a weekend holiday or for a honeymoon, this resort also has other facilities such as a sauna, a swimming pool, boating, riding, tennis, and skating..
Xiaomeisha Beach Resort
Xiaomeisha Beach, Sehnzhen China
Dubbed the “Hawaii of the East”, Xiaomeisha beach is a beautiful resort located to the northeast of Shenzhen, 10 km (6 miles) from Shatoujiao Town. East of Dapeng Bay and roughly 30 km (19 miles) from downtown Shenzen. This resort is perfect for those who want to have fun in the sun. Here guests can enjoy taking part in the various water sports, sailing, diving, jet skiing and sea kayaking. If you prefer a more sedate vacation, you can just lie in the sun on a private stretch of beach or take a dip in the calm, cool waters of the ocean.
On the premises of the resort are accommodations, catering and shopping facilities as well as a ‘Sea World’. This is great fun for the kids of all ages, with a huge aquarium that contains many local species of fish and marine life. There is also a water ballet troupe at there that stages a spectacular water show everyday. Situated at the base of a hill and surrounded by a lush green tropical forest, this resort is great for families or couples.
Honey Lake Country Club
Futian District, Shenzhen, China
The first and largest tourist resort in Shenzhen, the Honey Lake Country Club is located in the center of Futian district. The first-ever resort with a hotel, amusement park, theater and shopping in one place, the Honey Lake Country Club covers an area of 2.37 square kilometers (1.5 sq. mi.). The resort is home to the Honey Lake Grand Theatre, the largest theatre in Shenzhen. The resort’s Honey Lake Garden Hotel is a fabulous three-star hotel with 5 buildings and 218 guest rooms. This hotel provides all the modern comforts and amenities, excellent service and fabulous food.
The resort also houses the largest amusement and water park in China and is a must visit when touring Shenzhen. There are more than 30 different kinds of rides and fun activities in the water park including high-speed motor boats, golf-ball wagons and miniature race cars.
Evergreen Park Resort
Moon Bay, Shenzhen, China
The Evergreen Park Resort is located near Moon Bay in Shenzhen. About 40 minutes from Hong Kong by boat, this resort is the ultimate hideaway if you want some peace and quiet. Refreshing and relaxing, the Evergreen Resort offers its guests’ various kinds of accommodations from cabins to villas and hotel rooms. With all the modern amenities and large spacious rooms, this resort is perfect for both business executives and families.
This resort has a nature trail, a forest, an orchard, a folk art house, a tea pavilion, a swimming pool, a Jacuzzi, a fresh juice bar, pottery workshops and a tennis court. If you want a tranquil and peaceful holiday, this resort is a great place to stay.
