Shenzhen Overseas Chinese Town East

Exploring the Cultural Treasures of Pengcheng: Shenzhen Overseas Chinese Town Tourism Area

Dear overseas friends, welcome to Shenzhen, a frontier of China's reform and opening-up, to embark on today's cultural tour of Overseas Chinese Town Tourism Area. Although Shenzhen is famous for its modern urban image, Overseas Chinese Town Tourism Area preserves profound traditional historical heritage and touching cultural stories. Next, let's uncover the mystery of this land and appreciate its unique charm of integrating tradition and modernity through six dimensions.

I. Overview of Overseas Chinese Town Tourism Area: A Meeting Point of History and Modernity

Located in Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Overseas Chinese Town Tourism Area covers an area of 5 square kilometers. It is China's first large-scale comprehensive tourist resort integrating culture, tourism, entertainment, leisure and residence. Its birth is closely linked to overseas Chinese culture. As early as the 1980s, a group of overseas Chinese entrepreneurs with patriotic feelings responded to the call of the country's reform and opening-up, invested and started businesses here. They not only promoted the local economic development, but also integrated cultural elements from all over the world with traditional Chinese culture, creating this unique tourist attraction.

Today, Overseas Chinese Town Tourism Area has become one of Shenzhen's city cards. It houses many well-known scenic spots such as Splendid China Folk Village, Window of the World, Happy Valley and East Overseas Chinese Town, attracting millions of domestic and foreign tourists every year. Here, you can not only feel the profoundness of traditional Chinese culture, but also appreciate the splendor of cultures from all over the world; you can not only experience the excitement and joy of modern amusement facilities, but also immerse yourself in green mountains and clear waters to enjoy tranquility and comfort.

II. Splendid China Folk Village: A Cultural Treasure House Condensing 5,000 Years of Chinese Civilization

Splendid China Folk Village is one of the core scenic spots in Overseas Chinese Town Tourism Area. With the concept of "Stepping into history in one step and traveling around China in one day", it condenses famous scenic spots and folk cultures from all over China, making it an excellent place for overseas tourists to understand traditional Chinese culture.

In the Splendid China Scenic Area, you can see miniature versions of China's famous scenic spots built at a ratio of 1:15, such as the Great Wall, the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Terracotta Army of Qin Shihuang's Mausoleum, Suzhou Gardens and West Lake in Hangzhou. Each miniature landscape is meticulously crafted and vivid, allowing you to appreciate the architectural styles and natural scenery of different regions in China in a short time. Among them, the miniature landscape of the Great Wall is the most spectacular. Built based on the prototype of Badaling Great Wall in Beijing, it winds and undulates with great momentum, as if bringing you into the ancient battlefield with swords, spears and horses, allowing you to deeply feel the wisdom and strength of the ancient Chinese people.

In the Folk Village, you can experience the unique charm of China's 56 ethnic groups. There are traditional buildings of different ethnic groups, such as the bamboo houses of the Dai people, the earth houses of the Yi people and the stilt houses of the Miao people. Each building is full of strong ethnic characteristics. At the same time, the scenic area regularly holds various ethnic performances, such as the Dai Water-Splashing Festival, the Mongolian Nadam Festival and the Yi Torch Festival. When you see Dai girls wearing beautiful tube skirts, holding silver basins and splashing water symbolizing blessings on you; when you see Yi compatriots lighting up big torches and singing and dancing around the bonfire, you will definitely be infected by this warm and cheerful atmosphere and deeply feel the strong friendship and unity among all ethnic groups in China.

There is a touching cultural story about Splendid China Folk Village. It is said that during the initial construction of the scenic area, in order to accurately restore the architecture and folk culture of each ethnic group, the designers traveled all over China, went deep into the settlements of various ethnic groups, lived and ate with local villagers, and humbly consulted them. When restoring the Miao stilt houses, the designers found that local old craftsmen mastered a unique mortise and tenon joint structure technique. This technique does not require a single nail, but can make the building very firm. In order to perfectly present this technique in the Folk Village, the old craftsmen came to Shenzhen in person and taught the construction workers the skills hand by hand, finally creating this exquisite Miao stilt house. This story also reflects the respect and inheritance of the Overseas Chinese Town people for traditional culture.

III. Window of the World: A Wonderful Paradise for Traveling Around the Globe Without Going Abroad

If you want to experience the cultural customs of countries around the world in one day, Window of the World is definitely your first choice. Located on the west side of Overseas Chinese Town Tourism Area, it is a theme park centered on miniature landscapes of famous scenic spots around the world. The park gathers more than 130 famous scenic spots from countries and regions around the world, allowing you to travel around the globe without going abroad.

When you enter Window of the World, you will first see the magnificent miniature landscape of the Eiffel Tower. Built at a ratio of 1:3, it is 108 meters high and one of the landmark buildings of Window of the World. When you take the elevator to the top of the tower, you can have a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery of Window of the World. You can see famous scenic spots such as the Egyptian Pyramids, the White House of the United States, the Taj Mahal of India and the Arc de Triomphe of France scattered in the park in an orderly manner, as if a colorful world map is unfolded in front of you.Each miniature landscape in Window of the World contains rich historical and cultural stories. For example, the miniature landscape of the Egyptian Pyramids is built based on the prototype of the Khufu Pyramid in Egypt, with the Sphinx beside it. The pyramid is the mausoleum of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh, symbolizing the authority and status of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh. The Sphinx is one of the symbols of ancient Egyptian civilization. Its face is said to be modeled after the appearance of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Khafre, and its body is in the shape of a lion, representing strength and majesty. There is a long-standing legend about the pyramid. It is said that the construction of the pyramid used hundreds of thousands of slaves and took decades. The passage and tomb structure inside the pyramid are very complex, and there are still many unsolved mysteries, attracting countless archaeologists and tourists to explore.

In addition to miniature landscapes, Window of the World also holds various cultural activities with exotic customs. For example, during the annual Beer Festival, it becomes a sea of joy. You can taste delicious beer from all over the world and enjoy wonderful song and dance performances; during Christmas, the park is decorated with a strong festive atmosphere, with Christmas trees, colored lights and Santa Claus everywhere, making you feel as if you are in a Western Christmas fairy tale world.

IV. Shenzhen Happy Valley: A Theme Amusement Paradise for Releasing Joy

Shenzhen Happy Valley is a vibrant theme park in Overseas Chinese Town Tourism Area. Since its opening in 1998, it has always been on a mission to "create joy and convey joy". With a variety of amusement projects, wonderful performances and a strong cultural atmosphere, it has become a popular destination for domestic and foreign tourists to relieve pressure and enjoy happiness. It covers an area of 350,000 square meters and is divided into eight themed areas: Spanish Square, Magic Castle, Adventure Mountain, Happy Time, Gold Mine Town, Shangri-La Snowland, Hurricane Bay and Sunny Coast. Each area has a unique style and characteristics, which can meet the needs of tourists of different age groups.

In the "Happy Time" area, you can experience many thrilling amusement projects. Among them, "Space Shuttle" is a challenge for the brave. It will send you to a height of 60 meters at a very fast speed and then fall instantly, allowing you to experience the ultimate feeling of weightlessness and overweight in a short time, as if you are traveling in space; "Snow Eagle" is Asia's first prone roller coaster, with a track length of 887 meters and a maximum speed of 135 kilometers per hour. When you take the roller coaster and shuttle on the track, you can hear the howling wind in your ears and see the rapidly changing scenery in front of you. The thrill of adrenaline surging is unforgettable. For tourists who like gentle amusement projects, the "Magic Castle" area is an excellent choice. There are projects such as "Crazy Elf" and "Carousel", which are full of childlike innocence and romance, especially suitable for family outings with children.

Shenzhen Happy Valley not only has exciting amusement projects, but also contains rich cultural elements. The "Gold Mine Town" area is set against the background of the American Western gold rush in the 19th century, restoring the style of the town at that time. On both sides of the street are retro wooden houses, taverns and shops. The staff are dressed in Western cowboy costumes, as if bringing you into that era full of adventure and opportunities. Here, you can take the "Mine Cart" to experience the hardships and excitement of the miners shuttling in the mine tunnels; you can also watch the live drama "Memories of the West" and understand the stories of gold prospectors through the wonderful performances of the actors, feeling the unique charm of Western culture.

In addition, Shenzhen Happy Valley also holds themed activities according to different festivals. For example, during the annual Spring Festival, the park will hold the "Happy Chinese New Year" event, decorated with lanterns and full of a strong New Year atmosphere. Tourists can enjoy performances such as dragon and lion dances and folk acrobatics, and also taste various traditional foods; during Halloween, the "Magic Halloween Night" event will turn the park into a mysterious magical world, with various ghost decorations everywhere, as well as wonderful haunted house experiences and themed performances, allowing you to feel a different festive atmosphere.

V. East Overseas Chinese Town: An Ecological and Cultural Resort Between Mountains and Waters

East Overseas Chinese Town is located in Yantian District, Shenzhen, beside the beautiful Dapeng Bay. It is another important part of Overseas Chinese Town Tourism Area. With the purpose of "letting urban people return to nature", it combines natural ecological landscape with cultural tourism, creating an ecological and cultural resort integrating leisure vacation, sightseeing, outdoor sports and popular science education.

East Overseas Chinese Town is divided into three parts: Grand Canyon, Tea Stream Valley and Cloud Valley. Grand Canyon focuses on thrilling amusement projects and magnificent natural landscapes. There is the "Log Flume Ride" with the largest drop in Asia. When you take a boat and dive down from the track dozens of meters high, water splashes everywhere, allowing you to experience an unprecedented thrill; there is also the "Cloud Sea Cableway", which spans Grand Canyon and Tea Stream Valley. When you sit on the cableway, you can see the lush forest under your feet and the blue sea in the distance, as if you are in a fairyland.

Tea Stream Valley is a place full of idyllic style. There are large tea gardens, flower seas and wetlands here. You can walk in the tea garden, pick fresh tea leaves with your own hands and experience the fun of tea picking; you can also wander in the flower sea, appreciate colorful flowers and feel the beauty of nature; you can also come to the wetland, observe various rare birds and aquatic animals and understand the importance of ecological protection. There is a long historical story about the tea garden in Tea Stream Valley. It is said that as early as the Qing Dynasty, tea began to be planted here. At that time, the tea was famous for its fragrant and mellow taste and became a tribute to the royal family in ancient China. Today, the tea garden in Tea Stream Valley not only retains the traditional planting and production techniques, but also integrates modern scientific and technological elements. The produced tea is deeply loved by tourists.

Cloud Valley is a leisure resort themed on golf. There are two 18-hole golf courses here. The courses are surrounded by green mountains and shaded by green trees, with a beautiful environment. Whether you are a golf enthusiast or a leisure tourist, you can enjoy high-quality services and a comfortable leisure time here.

VI. Cultural Inheritance and Innovation of Overseas Chinese Town Tourism Area: A Bridge Connecting the Past and the Future

Overseas Chinese Town Tourism Area is not only a tourist attraction, but also a platform for cultural inheritance and innovation. Over the years, the people of Overseas Chinese Town have been committed to exploring and inheriting traditional Chinese culture, while actively absorbing advanced cultural concepts from all over the world and constantly promoting cultural innovation.

In terms of cultural inheritance, Overseas Chinese Town Tourism Area allows more people to understand and recognize traditional Chinese culture by holding various traditional cultural activities, restoring and protecting historical buildings, collecting and displaying traditional cultural relics. For example, in Splendid China Folk Village, the scenic area regularly holds Chinese traditional festival activities, such as the Spring Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival and the Dragon Boat Festival, allowing tourists to feel the cultural connotation of Chinese traditional festivals in a happy atmosphere; in the Tea Stream Valley of East Overseas Chinese Town, the scenic area has also established a tea culture museum, which displays the history, planting, production techniques of Chinese tea and the development process of tea culture, allowing tourists to deeply understand Chinese tea culture.

In terms of cultural innovation, Overseas Chinese Town Tourism Area combines traditional culture with modern technology to create a series of innovative cultural tourism products. For example, in Window of the World, the scenic area uses advanced sound, light and electricity technologies to make the miniature landscapes more vivid and vivid. At the same time, it also launches 4D movies, virtual experience and other projects, allowing tourists to obtain a more immersive travel experience; in Happy Valley, the scenic area combines Chinese traditional myths and stories with modern amusement facilities to create themed amusement projects such as "Nuwa Patching the Sky" and "Meng Jiangnu", allowing tourists to understand Chinese traditional myths and stories while experiencing excitement.

Overseas Chinese Town Tourism Area is like a bridge connecting the past and the future. It allows us to appreciate the charm of traditional culture while feeling the innovation and vitality of modern culture. Here, every scenic spot has a unique historical story, and every cultural activity contains profound cultural heritage. It is believed that through today's tour, you will definitely have a deeper understanding and recognition of traditional Chinese culture and the urban culture of Shenzhen.

Dear overseas friends, today's online tour of Overseas Chinese Town Tourism Area comes to an end. I hope this tour can leave you with good memories. If you want to further understand traditional Chinese culture, please feel free to consult online at any time. [Huatu Tourism] will provide you with the most considerate service and let you have an unforgettable trip to China.