【Shenzhen】Happy Valley
As China's pioneering modern theme park since 1998, Shenzhen Happy Valley packs nine zones into 350,000 square meters. Spanish Square ignites the mood with flamenco rhythms; Magic Castle's 4D theaters plunge visitors into virtual battles. Thrill-seekers conquer "Shangri-La Snow"—the suspended coaster "Snow Dragon" plummets through avalanche effects, while "Eagle of Snowland" catapults riders to 60 meters at 135 km/h. Families splash through "Hurricane Bay's" flume rides or carousel whimsy in "Happy Times." In 2019, it became China's first 5G smart park, with apps displaying real-time queue data and VR haunted houses.
Cultural narratives run deep: "Gold Mine Town's" runaway mine carts mirror Shenzhen's risk-and-reward entrepreneurialism, while "Adventure Mountain's" climbing walls tribute the city's grit. Daily shows amplify themes—the WWII stunt show Tunnel Warfarefeatures pyrotechnic battles; Magic Phantomblends illusion and hip-hop. Note that post-2024 safety upgrades include real-time ride status on their website. Summer "Beats Wave Festival" transforms the park into an open-air EDM hub, channeling the city's youthful energy.
Tips:
Hours: 10:00 AM-10:00 PM
Ticket: ¥149 (¥99 for night entry)
Pro tip: Use the app for real-time queue updates
Transport: Metro Line 1, Exit A of "Window of the World Station."