2008
The working port
Qianhai Bay Bonded Port Area was approved in Mawan.
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Qianhai · 前海
Built for what comes next.
New towers. Airport connections. Waterfront space.
A district still becoming itself.
Local guide · not a rankingOfficial sources linkedReviewed 18 October 2026
Chinese name前海 · Qiánhǎi
Metro lines1 · 5 · 9 · 11
Best starting pointGuiwan / Qianwan / Mawan
Airport connectionLine 11 · Qianhaiwan
Hong Kong connectionShenzhen Bay Port · Line 13
Is Qianhai right for you?
Tell us what matters most. Get reasons, trade-offs and a practical next step.
A strong fit for many
- Newer buildings and planned public space
- Airport links and work in western Shenzhen
- Waterfront walks and a quieter evening base
Check the trade-offs
- Large blocks and the last walk home
- Construction and evening activity vary by block
- School eligibility and exact commuting route
What Qianhai actually is
A modern-services core within a much larger cooperation zone.
2010
Cooperation begins
The Shenzhen–Hong Kong modern-services cooperation zone was established.
2021
A much wider zone
The cooperation zone expanded from 14.92 to 120.56 km².
2023 →
A long-term plan
A new overall plan was approved, with a horizon to 2035.
Two meanings of Qianhai This guide focuses on Guiwan, Qianwan and Mawan. The expanded 120.56 km² cooperation zone includes parts of Nanshan and Bao’an. It is not a separate municipal district, and not all of it is waterfront or reclaimed land.
How Qianhai is laid out
Get your bearings first. Then open a map for the exact route.
Orientation only. Large blocks, crossings and construction can lengthen walks; the drawing does not show real distances or station positions.
Guiwan coreGuiwan · Line 5; choose the exit for your actual building.
Qianwan & station edgesQianwan · Lines 5 and 9; Qianhaiwan is a different station.Mawan & the working portPlan the route to the actual address; do not use the waterfront as a single destination.Qianhaiwan 前海湾 and Qianwan 前湾 are different stations. Check both the Chinese name and the line.
Choose your corner of Qianhai
Different blocks, different daily life. Start with the route you will actually use.
Guiwan core 桂湾
Office towers, established retail destinations and newer residential buildings. A useful starting point for business and everyday errands.
- Metro / approach
- Guiwan · Line 5; choose the exit for your actual building.
- Check on your walk
- Check the exact block, crossings, construction and evening footfall.
Qianwan & station edges 前湾
A developing mix of employment, housing and public space. Compare individual buildings rather than assuming every street feels the same.
- Metro / approach
- Qianwan · Lines 5 and 9; Qianhaiwan is a different station.
- Check on your walk
- Large plots can turn a short-looking map distance into a longer walk.
Mawan & the working port 妈湾
Port, logistics and industry are part of Qianhai’s working landscape. Choose a named destination before making a visit.
- Metro / approach
- Plan the route to the actual address; do not use the waterfront as a single destination.
- Check on your walk
- Port facilities are working sites, with controlled access where indicated.
Try the area in person
Walk from your actual destination to the Metro, a grocery stop and home after dark.
What deserves your time in Qianhai
Parks, shopping, culture and useful stops. Check the access notes before travelling.
Opening soon: Qianhai Museum Scheduled for 30 October 2026. Hours and booking are not verified here. Official announcement ↗ · Museum updates ↗
Exhibition Hall: refurbishment notice Visits suspended from 23 March 2026; check for an announced reopening. This is a different venue from the new museum.
No listed places match these filters. Try another area or category; Mawan is covered in the area notes above.
Qianhai Stone Park
前海石公园
Start with a waterfront walk and the district’s landmark stone. Choose the public entrance before travelling.
Access & planning notes
Official approach: Qianwan, Lines 5/9, Exit D, followed by a walk. Confirm the current pedestrian route.
Published park hours: 06:00–23:00; check weather and temporary access notices.
Search the exact park name in Shenzhen.
Waterfront promenade
前海海滨
Make this a sunset outing, with a confirmed start and finish point. The waterfront is longer than a single park.
Access & planning notes
Choose your park or entrance first, then the station.
Public sections vary; follow signs and allow for heat, rain and longer walks.
Qianhai waterfront; select a named public park as your map destination.
Guiwan Park
桂湾公园
A green break between the district’s towers. Check which section and entrance best suit your outing.
Access & planning notes
Check the chosen entrance from Guiwan or nearby stations.
Published park hours: 06:00–23:00; current notices and weather take priority.
Guiwan Park, Qianhai, Shenzhen.
Performance & Arts Park
前海演艺公园
An outdoor cultural destination. An advertised performance may have its own tickets and entrance.
Access & planning notes
Confirm the event entrance; do not confuse this with Guiwan Park.
Published park hours: 06:00–23:00. Event admission is a separate check.
Guiwan 4th Road, Qianhai.
Qianhai MixC
万象前海
Shopping and dining in the Guiwan core. This is not MixC Shenzhen Bay in Houhai.
Access & planning notes
Guiwan · Line 5 · Exit A, according to the official Qianhai guide.
Check current mall and individual restaurant hours.
169 Guiwan 4th Road, Qianhai.
Qianhai Yi Fanghui
前海壹方汇
A practical stop for everyday shopping and a meal between errands. Different from Uniwalk at Bao’an Centre.
Access & planning notes
Guiwan · Line 5 · Exit A2, according to the official Qianhai guide.
Check current opening hours with the destination.
5059 Tinghai Boulevard, Qianhai.
Conrad Shenzhen
深圳康莱德酒店
A hotel option for business meetings, a meal or a drink. Confirm a reservation and the right entrance.
Access & planning notes
Route to the hotel entrance rather than the general tower complex.
Hotel, restaurant and event reservations have separate conditions.
5001 Tinghai Avenue, Qianhai.
Planning Exhibition Hall
前海展示厅
Visits were suspended from 23 March 2026 for refurbishment. A reopening has not been verified for this guide.
Access & planning notes
Do not make a special journey without a current reopening notice.
Closure notice · check the Qianhai Authority before travelling.
Closed to visits according to the cited notice.
The visit plan below keeps your last selected place when filters change.
A simple first visit
Choose one waterfront park, then a confirmed indoor stop for food. Save both Chinese names and entrances before leaving; do not assume the whole coastline is a short walk.
Living here — and who it is wrong for
Why people choose it
- Modern housing and office stock
- Parks and waterfront space
- Direct airport rail from Qianhaiwan
Walk the actual block
- Check noise, unfinished plots and the lift
- Test the final walk and evening errands
- Compare nightlife and street-food needs
Housing in Qianhai
Price the actual building, not the district name.
Rent
Compare three current listings of similar size and condition.
Monthly extras
Management, utilities, parking and your real commute.
Move-in costs
Confirm deposit, agency fee, inventory and refund terms.
Family route
Confirm school eligibility and the exact campus first.
No current rental inventory or bedroom-specific market quote is claimed. Use your own housing budget in the fit checker.
View rental guideTest your commute before you commit
A transparent planning calculator using minutes you enter — not a live journey time.
Example: 52 minutes door to door
25 train + 12 walking + 5 waiting + 10 buffer. These are example inputs, not a measured route. Change them using a current journey planner.
From the airport
Airport 机场 → Line 11 toward Hongling South → Qianhaiwan. Transfer to Line 5 toward Chiwan for Guiwan or Qianwan. Terminal walking and waiting are additional.
Hong Kong via Shenzhen Bay
Line 11 / Line 13 interchange at Houhai; Shenzhenwan Checkpoint station is outside the port. Published passenger clearance: 06:30–24:00. Immigration, queues and onward Hong Kong transport are separate from the commute sum.
Check current service, entry documents, first/last trains and port notices before a time-sensitive journey.
Food, groceries & everyday errands
Start with Guiwan’s malls and hotels for dining, then test your actual evening routine: groceries, delivery access and the walk home. Check individual restaurant hours and reservations.
Compare Shekou’s atmosphereExplore neighbouring NanshanSchools: confirm the route and the place
A school nearby does not guarantee admission. Confirm your child’s eligibility, the actual campus, year-group availability and school-bus arrangements before choosing a home.
Compare international schoolsHealthcare: plan before you need it
Save a hospital route for your actual building and confirm insurance, language support and appointments directly with the provider. Use the full healthcare guide for practical steps.
Healthcare guideBefore you sign, make one proper viewing walk
Test the commute, walk the block after dark, and check what is still being built.
About the illustrations and sources
The sunset hero and area-card images are AI-generated editorial illustrations inspired by Qianhai. They are not documentary photographs of a specific building or a record of current construction. The area diagram is schematic. Opening, access and transport notes use the linked official references reviewed on 18 October 2026.
Exhibition Hall closure noticeAirport rail information