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Explore Shekou: nine neighborhoods, parks and the waterfrontAn illustrated neighborhood overview with linked guides. Metro corridors show relative station order, including the Sea World interchange. The Cruise Homeport at Taiziwan is separate from Shekou Port metro station. Shapes and distances are schematic. 5122/8 To NanshanShenzhenBay深圳湾Shekou Port metro蛇口港站 Sihai Park四海公园 Minghua Culture & Arts Center海上世界文化艺术中心 Cruise Homeport太子湾 · Taiziwan Tianhou Temple天后宫 1Sea World海上世界2Shuiwan水湾3Dongjiaotou东角头4Wanxia湾厦5Sihai四海6Huaguoshan花果山7Taiziwan太子湾8Chiwan赤湾9Da Nanshan大南山 N

FIND YOUR CORNER OF SHENZHEN

Shekou, between the mountain and the sea.

Waterfront walks, neighbourhood cafés and a familiar local routine. Explore nine areas, from Sea World to Chiwan.

◉ 9 neighbourhood guides✓ Official sources linked◇ Local guide · not a ranking↗ Map updated 1 Nov 2026

A waterfront neighbourhood.
A rhythm of its own.

Nanshan District

Shenzhen

9 neighbourhood guides

Sea World, Shuiwan and more

Metro 2/8, 12 & 5

Line 5 at Chiwan

Ferry access

Shekou Cruise Homeport, Taiziwan

Best for

Waterfront life, dining, parks and families

Shekou Map

Explore the neighbourhoods, metro connections and places in Shekou.

9 neighbourhood guides● Places & metro references

Nine neighbourhood guides. Choose your starting point.

The overview remains available when street tiles cannot load. Metro lines on the overview show station order; use the official network or a navigation app for your actual route.

Browse places and metro references

Choose your corner of Shekou

Four starting points, with all nine local guides.

Minghua ship at Sea World in an archival night photograph

Sea World & Shuiwan

International dining, waterfront walks and an easy first landing.

Best for
A first visit, eating out and a base near Sea World metro.
Trade-off
The plaza can be busy and noisy at weekends. Check the exact building, not just “Sea World” in an advert.
Metro
Sea World: Lines 2 and 12. Shuiwan: Line 2.
Dongjiaotou station Exit B in a May 2017 archival photograph

Dongjiaotou & Wanxia

Older residential streets, local shops and a more everyday rhythm.

Best for
Everyday errands and comparing established residential compounds.
Trade-off
Homes vary greatly in lifts, damp, sound insulation and management. Test the walk from the actual entrance.
Metro
Dongjiaotou and Wanxia: Line 2.
Sihai Park lake before its 2018 upgrade

Sihai & Huaguoshan

An inland base for parks, residential life and school-route checks.

Best for
Looking beyond the tourist plaza and testing a family’s daily routine.
Trade-off
“Near a school” does not guarantee admission, a school bus or a safe walking route. Check each campus.
Metro
Sihai and Huaguoshan: Line 12.
K11 ECOAST buildings illuminated in 2025

Taiziwan, Chiwan & Da Nanshan

New waterfront, the cruise terminal and a separate port-heritage detour.

Best for
A ferry departure, K11 ECOAST or a planned excursion toward Chiwan.
Trade-off
Taiziwan and Chiwan are separate stops, not one walkable interchange. Check the terminal entrance and transfer.
Metro
Taiziwan: Line 12. Chiwan: Lines 2 and 5 (not Line 12).

Is Shekou right for you?

Tell us what matters most and get practical checks for your lifestyle.

Your priorities

A waterfront base?

Shekou is worth exploring if these are your priorities.

  • Waterfront walks and outdoor time
  • International dining and everyday convenience
  • A base near Nanshan and Qianhai
The main compromise

A longer commute to Futian, plus large differences between individual buildings.

What Shekou actually is

From a working port to an international waterfront neighbourhood.

AI illustration of coastal earthworks, working boats and low hills in an early industrial-zone setting
Coastal beginningsAI illustration · not an archival photograph
1979

A new beginning

Shekou Industrial Zone began in 1979, before the Shenzhen SEZ was established in 1980.

AI illustration of workshops, port cargo, apartments and street life in a growing industrial community
Port and neighbourhood lifeAI illustration · not an archival photograph
1980s–1990s

Industry and community

Port activity, manufacturing and a growing international community shaped the area.

Minghua and Sea World plaza at night, photographed in January 2016
Sea World · photo 2016 · later viewWishds · CC BY-SA 3.0
2000s

Waterfront growth

Sea World and the waterfront developed into dining, retail and cultural destinations.

People on the Arts Centre waterfront lawn and promenade, photographed in April 2025
Waterfront life · photo 2025Hoai Chonag Fornai · CC0
Today

A diverse international area

Shekou mixes residential neighbourhoods, commercial waterfronts and access to Hong Kong.

The first two scenes are AI illustrations, not archival photographs or exact reconstructions. The photos show Sea World in 2016 and waterfront life in 2025, later views with dates and credits. Images are cropped to fit.

Explore Shekou

Top things to see and do.

Plan the practical details

Housing costs & apartment viewing

Living here: budget beyond rent

Earlier editorial ranges · not live listings or verified October asking rents.

1-bedroom

¥4,500–8,000

Older buildings, variable condition

2-bedroom

¥8,000–14,000

Established compounds

3-bedroom / family

¥15,000–25,000

Wider range for larger homes

Indicative RMB/month. Building, location, contract and management matter. Inspect in person.

Apartment rental guide

Move-in cost calculator (RMB)

Estimated move-in outlay¥32,000

Rent is counted once through first/advance rent. Deposit may be refundable. Edit every assumption.

See the payment breakdown
Refundable deposit (if terms allow)
¥16,000
First / advance rent
¥8,000
Agency fee
¥4,000
Management due now
¥1,000
Moving and setup
¥3,000

Apartment viewing checklist

Check the building, route and paperwork.

Apartment viewing checklist

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Four checks for the viewing day

What to check before you sign

Visit in daylight

See the route, building and light.

Visit in the evening

Test noise and the actual street.

Test your commute

Use your real weekday schedule.

Check official information

Verify school, visa, building and ferry details.

Neighbourhood notes9 area previews · select a map marker to open its notes
Minghua ship at Sea World in an archival night photograph

Sea World 海上世界

Waterfront dining, shopping and culture.

Best for
First visits, dining
Trade-off
Busier plaza evenings
Metro / access
Lines 2/8 & 12
Open guideCompare areas
Zhaoshang Road and Shuiwan Road streetscape photographed in 2025

Shuiwan 水湾

Close to Sea World, residential and convenient.

Best for
Everyday convenience
Trade-off
Building and traffic noise
Metro / access
Line 2/8
Open guideCompare areas
Dongjiaotou station Exit B in a May 2017 archival photograph

Dongjiaotou 东角头

Local shops and established residential streets.

Best for
Local lifestyle
Trade-off
Older, varied buildings
Metro / access
Line 2/8
Open guideCompare areas
Wanxia station Exit A photographed in May 2017

Wanxia 湾厦

Established residential life and a route toward the bay.

Best for
Families, everyday errands
Trade-off
Waterfront needs a walk
Metro / access
Line 2/8
Open guideCompare areas
Sihai Park lake before its 2018 upgrade

Sihai 四海

Green space, daily life and the inland side of Shekou.

Best for
Families, parks
Trade-off
Farther from the waterfront
Metro / access
Line 12
Open guideCompare areas
Huaguoshan station platform photographed in January 2023

Huaguoshan 花果山

A residential base with Line 12 access.

Best for
Local routine, families
Trade-off
Check each school campus
Metro / access
Line 12
Open guideCompare areas
K11 ECOAST buildings illuminated in 2025

Taiziwan 太子湾

New waterfront, retail and the cruise homeport.

Best for
Modern waterfront stays
Trade-off
Check the last-mile route
Metro / access
Line 12
Open guideCompare areas
Chiwan Tianhou Temple in a September 2017 photograph

Chiwan 赤湾

Port heritage, parks and a separate westward outing.

Best for
Heritage, quieter outings
Trade-off
Separate from Taiziwan
Metro / access
Lines 2/8 & 5
Open guideCompare areas
Archival panorama from Nanshan above the city and bay

Da Nanshan 大南山

A scenic hike above the city and sea.

Best for
Hiking and nature
Trade-off
Steps, weather and heat
Metro / access
Hiking trail entrances
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Homes & residential compounds8 developments · building and phase checks

Finding your home in Shekou

Residential gardens & compounds

From Mount Blue to the waterfront: learn the names, place the right phase and compare the actual home.

Sources checked

“Garden” is often part of a residential development’s name; these are homes and private compounds, not public parks. This guide uses the wider Shekou area, including Zhaoshang. Compare the exact Chinese name, phase, block and entrance.

Yanshan Road area

Mont Orchid Riverlet

兰溪谷

Find it: Yanshan Road area, Zhaoshang Subdistrict; confirm the phase and building entrance深圳市南山区招商街道沿山路片区;以具体期数及楼栋入口为准

A phased hillside residential development in Shekou. RMJM’s architectural account distinguishes the first two phases and describes apartment and villa-type buildings.

When comparing homes: Confirm Phase 1, 2 or 3, then test the actual building entrance and daily route. Do not assume that one phase’s design or facilities describe every other phase.

Nanhai Avenue · Jingshan

Jingshan Villas

鲸山别墅

Find it: Jingshan Villa estate, 1007 Nanhai Avenue; confirm the specific building and entrance深圳市南山区南海大道1007号鲸山别墅(以具体楼栋及入口为准)

An established Shekou estate identified in China Merchants’ history. The current QSI address provides a specific location reference inside the wider estate.

When comparing homes: Distinguish 鲸山别墅 from 鲸山花园九期, which government records place on Songhu Road. Match the phase, gate and route; a school inside the wider estate does not establish admission or public access.

Shuiwan · Liyuan Road

Shuiwan 1979

水湾1979

Find it: 8 Liyuan Road area, Shuiwan Community, Zhaoshang; confirm the phase and building深圳市南山区招商街道水湾社区荔园路8号片区(以具体期数及楼栋为准)

A named development in the Shuiwan area with residential and commercial addresses in official records. Government documents use both the numeric and written-out Chinese names.

When comparing homes: Confirm Phase 1 or 2, the tower and the unit’s registered use. The number 1979 is part of the name, not a verified construction date; a commercial address does not classify every flat.

Dongjiaotou · Jinshiji Road

The Peninsula

半岛城邦

Find it: Dongjiaotou, Shekou subdistrict · Jinshiji Road area半岛城邦二期:金世纪路1号;四期:金世纪路2号(地址示例,以实际入口为准)

A residential development with several separately named phases around Dongjiaotou. Official records give different addresses for Phase 2 and Phase 4; each home needs its own phase and gate check.

When comparing homes: Which phase, building and pedestrian gate belongs to the home? Compare the actual route to your regular destination at the time you travel.

Wanghai Road · Jinshiji Road

Coastal Rose Garden

南海玫瑰花园

Find it: Shekou subdistrict · Wanghai Road / Jinshiji Road area南海玫瑰花园二期:望海路;三期:金世纪路3号(地址示例,以实际入口为准)

The Coastal Rose Garden name covers three numbered phases. Official records place Phase 2 on Wanghai Road and a facility within Phase 3 at 3 Jinshiji Road; these are location references, not common gates for every building.

When comparing homes: Match the advertised phase first. Inspect the actual layout, lift access and building condition, then walk the route from the offered home.

Shuiwan community · Zhaoshang

Bitao (碧涛苑)

碧涛苑

Find it: Shuiwan community, Zhaoshang subdistrict · wider Shekou深圳市南山区招商街道水湾社区碧涛苑(具体分区及入口需确认)

Official records distinguish 碧涛苑别墅 and 碧涛苑多层: villa and multistorey sections. The verified Chinese name is 碧涛苑; match that name when comparing an English listing.

When comparing homes: Confirm which section is offered and its exact entrance. No single street number is established here for the whole compound; check access and upkeep in the specific building.

Sea World · Wanghai Road

Sea World Shuangxi · Imperial Park

海上世界双玺花园

Find it: Sea World / Shuiwan, Zhaoshang subdistrict · Wanghai Road and Gongye 3rd Road望海路与工业三路一带;双玺花园一期、二期、三期需分别确认

Also known in English as Imperial Park. The architect’s description of Phases 1–2 includes towers and multistorey residential buildings; that description should not be extended to every later phase.

When comparing homes: Confirm the phase and building type. Check the home’s actual outlook, entrance and surrounding activity at the times you will be home; the project name does not guarantee a sea view.

Compare the building, not just the name

  1. Start with the exact home and phase

    Ask for the Chinese address, phase, tower and unit number. Match the offer to the actual entrance and written contract; a shared English name can cover different buildings.

  2. Compare the full monthly and move-in bill

    Use the rent and move-in calculator below. Ask separately about management, utilities, parking, deposits, agency charges and any facility fees.

  3. Test the school and work routine

    Walk from the actual gate, try the journey at your normal time, and confirm the school campus. A compound name or a historical bus list does not establish admission, a catchment or a bus place.

What to check on a compound viewing
  • Visit in daylight and again during your usual evening hours.
  • Check noise with windows open and closed; inspect damp, ventilation and water pressure.
  • Test lifts, steps, stroller access and the real pedestrian and vehicle gates.
  • Ask which parking, gym, pool or garden facilities the contract actually includes, if any.
  • Confirm the authority to let, registered unit use, address-registration support and written payment terms.
  • Photograph the offered unit and record the condition and agreed inventory before handover.

Selected place references, not a ranking or live rental inventory. Some identity and phase sources are historical; they are not current prices, service promises or availability. Viewing questions are checks to make, not claims that a compound has a defect or a particular amenity.

Schools & family life15 school profiles · eligibility, campuses and route planning

Family life in Shekou

Schools in Shekou

International, bilingual, public and early-years options — start with your child’s age, eligibility and real campus.

Sources checked

This guide uses the wider everyday meaning of Shekou. Campuses in Zhaoshang and Chiwan are identified explicitly; the informal neighbourhood boundary does not define school catchments. Chinese names identify the institutions; English and Spanish public-school names are reader translations.

International schools

Check passport eligibility and the exact campus for your child’s year.

Shekou International School (SIS)

深圳市蛇口外籍人员子女学校

Nursery–Grade 12 · three campuses

Location: Jingshan Early Years: 1007 Nanhai Boulevard (南海大道1007号); The Bay Primary: 80 Gangwan Avenue (港湾大道80号); Net Valley Secondary: Wanlian Building B, 10 Gongye 5 Road (工业五路10号万联大厦B座).

IB PYP and Diploma programmes, with separate French and Chinese–English primary options. Early years starts with Nursery; primary and secondary use different sites.

Check: Foreign-passport and eligible Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan applicants must meet the published document rules. A bilingual stream does not remove those requirements.

QSI International School of Shenzhen

深圳科爱赛外籍人员子女学校

Ages 2–7, ages 8–13 & secondary · three campuses

Location: PLE: 2-1 Taizi Road (太子路2-1号); Main: Bitao Centre, 8-5 Taizi Road (太子路8-5号碧涛中心); Secondary: Building 5, Jingshan Villa, 1007 Nanhai Avenue (南海大道1007号鲸山别墅5栋).

Age-based, mastery-learning international provision. Secondary offers AP and IB Diploma pathways. Confirm the programme and campus for the intended year.

Check: The official FAQ permits eligible foreign-passport or Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan document holders; PRC-only documents do not qualify.

Shenzhen American International School (SAIS) — Shekou campus

深圳市深美外籍人员子女学校

Preschool–Grade 12 · Shekou campus

Location: Shekou Youth Centre, Buildings B/C, 82 Gongyuan Road (公园路82号). This is the Shekou site, distinct from Bao’an.

American and inquiry-based provision. The primary programme describes Common Core standards and IB philosophy; this is not a claim of a full IB continuum.

Check: Preschool applicants must turn 3 by 1 August. The admissions page specifies foreign passport plus valid Chinese visa, or Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan status.

BASIS International School Shenzhen

深圳贝赛思国际学校

Pre-K–Grade 12 · international school

Location: 198 Yanshan Road (沿山路198号), Nanshan. The international school moved to its new Shekou campus in 2023.

BASIS curriculum with AP in the upper-school pathway. This campus is separate from BASIS’s bilingual kindergarten at 28 Yanshan Road.

Check: Ask the international campus to confirm applicant-document eligibility, grade placement, teaching language and support. A complete current admissions policy was not accessible in this review.

Read the complete school-type guide →

Bilingual schools

Compare the actual curriculum and the language used in each subject.

Nanshan Chinese-English School / NCIC — Chiwan

深圳市南山中英文学校

Private · primary, junior & senior secondary

Location: 55 Chiwan Fifth Road (赤湾五路55号). Chiwan, in the wider Shekou area; not the central Sea World cluster.

Nanshan Chinese-English School offers several divisions. The separate Concordia Hong Kong division follows a Hong Kong/HKDSE route; curriculum and classroom languages differ by division.

Check: Domestic compulsory grades use the applicable district process. Concordia publishes separate Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan or foreign-status requirements. Ask which division is being offered.

Read the complete school-type guide →

Public schools

Admission follows the annual Nanshan rules, catchment and allocation process.

Shekou School

深圳市南山区蛇口学校

Public · Primary and junior secondary

Location: 2 Huaguo Road, Shekou subdistrict · 蛇口街道花果路2号

A local school with both primary and junior-secondary stages. Confirm the catchment and intended year group with the district.

Yucai No. 1 Primary School

深圳市蛇口育才教育集团育才一小

Public · Primary

Location: 13 Shuiwan Road, Zhaoshang subdistrict · 深圳市南山区招商街道水湾路13号

A Yucai group primary school in neighbouring Zhaoshang subdistrict, included here as part of wider Shekou.

Yucai No. 2 Primary School

深圳市蛇口育才教育集团育才二小

Public · Primary

Location: 94 Liyuan Road, wider Shekou area · 深圳市南山区蛇口荔园路94号

Use the verified Chinese name and address to check the annual catchment; proximity alone does not establish admission.

Yucai No. 2 Junior Secondary School

深圳市蛇口育才教育集团育才二中

Public · Junior secondary

Location: 71 Airong Road, wider Shekou area · 深圳市南山区蛇口爱榕路71号

Use the verified Chinese name and address to check the annual catchment; proximity alone does not establish admission.

Read the complete school-type guide →

Kindergartens & early years

Public, private and international early-years programmes have different entry routes.

Beilei Kindergarten

深圳市南山区蓓蕾幼儿园

Public kindergarten

Location: Shiyun Village, Shiyun Road · 深圳市南山区蛇口街道石云路石云村

Listed in Nanshan’s official Shekou-subdistrict public-kindergarten directory. Community priority and the annual application rules apply.

Lanyi Garden Kindergarten

深圳市南山区蓝漪花园幼儿园

Public kindergarten

Location: Lanyi Garden, 51 Haibin East Road · 深圳市南山区蛇口街道海滨东路51号蓝漪花园内

Listed in Nanshan’s official Shekou-subdistrict public-kindergarten directory. Community priority and the annual application rules apply.

Nanhai Rose Kindergarten

深圳市南山区南海玫瑰幼儿园

Public kindergarten

Location: Nanhai Rose Garden Phase 2, Wanghai Road · 深圳市南山区蛇口街道望海路南海玫瑰花园二期内

Listed in Nanshan’s official Shekou-subdistrict public-kindergarten directory. Community priority and the annual application rules apply.

Shekou Aocheng Garden Kindergarten

深圳市南山区蛇口澳城花园幼儿园

Public kindergarten

Location: 27 Dongjiaotou Road, Shekou subdistrict · 深圳市南山区蛇口街道蛇口东港路北后海滨路西东角头路27号

Listed in Nanshan’s official Shekou-subdistrict public-kindergarten directory. Community priority and the annual application rules apply.

Yulin Kindergarten

深圳市南山区育林幼儿园

Private · inclusive category (普惠) kindergarten

Location: 3 Weizai West, Shekou · 深圳市南山区蛇口围仔西3号

Listed as 普惠性民办: a private kindergarten category, not a public kindergarten. Confirm current fees, age group and vacancies.

BASIS Bilingual Kindergarten Nanshan

深圳市南山区贝赛思幼儿园

Private · bilingual early years

Location: Wanlian Building C, 28 Yanshan Road (沿山路28号万联大厦C座), Zhaoshang subdistrict.

A separate bilingual kindergarten approved in 2024, blending Chinese early-learning content with the BASIS approach.

Check: Confirm current age bands and document requirements. Attendance does not guarantee progression to a BASIS primary or international school.

Read the complete school-type guide →

How to approach admissions now

  1. Confirm the child’s entry route first

    International-school document rules differ from domestic public/private entry. For a foreign-national child, ask Nanshan Education to confirm the applicable public-school route. Hong Kong and Macao applicants have separate identity and family-document requirements.

  2. Check the actual address before choosing a home

    Public admission depends on eligibility, the annual catchment, verified housing and points allocation. Check housing-use locks and category-specific lease, residence and social-insurance requirements. A rental or purchase near a school guarantees no seat.

  3. The main 2026 intake windows have closed

    For reference: public Year 1/Junior 1 applications ran 12–19 June 2026; the public-kindergarten window was 29 May–12 June. For a midyear move, ask about transfers or supplementary vacancies. These are past dates, not a 2027 calendar.

  4. Check kindergarten age and parent eligibility separately

    The 2026 entry-class cutoff was birth on/before 31 August 2023. Public entry requires qualifying parent status: Shenzhen hukou, or a valid Shenzhen SEZ residence card with one year of residence and continuous pension/medical insurance, plus applicable housing rules. A child’s passport is an identity document; it does not replace those checks.

Test the school route · SIS & QSI campuses

This existing route tool covers the four SIS/QSI campus options below. For every other school, use the confirmed Chinese campus address above and test the trip at school-run time. Map results do not confirm school-bus places.

School-route starter

Read the school guideFind campus in Amap

Confirm campus and admissions directly; no live route time is shown here.

Selected examples, not a complete register or a ranking. No live availability, admission offer or school-bus place is implied. Confirm the child’s documents, year group, campus, teaching language and current fees directly.

Food, parks & everyday essentialsDining filters, outdoor ideas and useful services

Eat well, live locally

From international dining to local favourites; choose a setting.

Minghua and Sea World at night, 2016 archive

Sea World evenings

International restaurants and waterfront dining.

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Shuiwan Road streetscape photographed in April 2025

Neighbourhood lunch

Compare local dining streets and everyday cafés.

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Sea World Culture and Arts Centre in a 2024 photograph

Arts, coffee and exhibitions

Put the Arts Centre and waterfront in one easy plan.

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The mountain, with the slower day

Da Nanshan hike

Da Nanshan hike

Steps and city/bay views; check heat and access.

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Sea World Arts Centre

Sea World Arts Centre

Exhibitions, culture and waterfront time.

Guide
Sihai Park

Sihai Park

Lakes, green space and a family break.

Guide
Waterfront walk

Waterfront walk

Choose your segment and check the weather.

Guide

Keep everyday essentials close

Healthcare guideBanking, SIMs and registration
Transport & area comparisonMetro, ferries and the trade-offs of other districts

Getting around — and leaving the peninsula

Shekou Port metro station is not the ferry check-in hall.The published metro approach to Cruise Homeport is Taiziwan Line 12 Exit A. Confirm the terminal, ticket and entry rules.

Full transport guide

Compare Shekou with other areas

Editorial area trade-offs
AreaBest reason to consider itCheck carefully
ShekouWaterfront and local international lifeActual building and commute
NanshanTechnology and work locationsThe exact neighbourhood
QianhaiA newer work / home baseConstruction and last mile
FutianCentral business and connectionsYour housing budget
Open area comparison
Build your Shekou dayEditable itinerary · save, share or print your plan

Plan a Shekou day

Create your own readable plan. These are suggested time slots.

Save is optional and only uses this browser. Shared links contain the public guide, not your answers or budget.

An easy first-day example

11:00–16:00 · Example slots, including time for breaks and transfers. Confirm opening hours.

Explore Sea World plaza

Explore Sea World plaza

Start around Minghua and decide where to eat later.

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Sea World Culture and Arts Centre

Sea World Culture and Arts Centre

Check current exhibitions and opening arrangements.

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Waterfront time

Waterfront time

Choose a promenade segment that suits the weather and your pace.

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Choose dinner locally

Choose dinner locally

Check the venue, current menu and opening hours.

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Sources, dates & image creditsOfficial references, photo dates and the limits of estimates

Sources, dates and image credits

History, metro identities and ferry-terminal access checked 17 October 2026. Housing ranges are earlier editorial estimates, not verified current asking rents. School profile dates and admissions details stay with their linked guides.

Official references and limits

The map is an editorial browsing diagram with no scale, official boundaries or verified walking distances. Journey allowances vary by building, mode and conditions. School routing opens third-party map services, with no confirmed journey time or admission promise.

Photograph credits and archive dates

Real place photographs retain their original capture dates. Resized/AVIF/WebP derivatives use display crops; their image licences remain as linked. Timeline drawings are explanatory illustrations.

Sea World · Wishds · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Da Nanshan · EricABCAT · CC BY-SA 4.0

More local planning links
Map accuracy and image credits

The introductory map uses sourced place references. Historical scenes retain their original image labels and dates. The map links nine guide areas and sourced destination references; these are not official neighbourhood boundaries.

Map sources and location accuracy

The street map uses OpenStreetMap tiles and the existing WGS84 reference catalogue. Area labels locate public reference points, not official neighbourhood borders. Places and school dots identify an area or published campus reference, not a confirmed visitor entrance. Check the exact site before travelling. The illustrated overview retains its approximate geometry and station-order corridors.

Coordinate catalogue reviewed 29 October 2026; transport station identities rechecked 1 November 2026. Sea World connects Lines 2/8 and 12. Chiwan connects Lines 2/8 and 5. The Cruise Homeport is at Taiziwan, separate from Shekou Port metro station.

Reference points
  • Sea World · _data/walking-places.json · existing WGS84 public destination
  • Shuiwan · https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/6715085273
  • Dongjiaotou · https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/6715085272
  • Wanxia · https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/6715085271
  • Sihai · https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/440551685 · park-area centre
  • Huaguoshan · https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/10111219654
  • Taiziwan · _data/walking-places.json · Shekou Cruise Home Port reference
  • Chiwan · https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/6715085275
  • Da Nanshan · _data/walking-places.json · existing WGS84 mountain reference

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Map-first layout updated 1 November 2026. The top map uses the retained WGS84 place catalogue and OpenStreetMap tiles. Area groupings and markers are orientation references; check the actual entrance, school campus or compound gate. OpenStreetMap attribution.

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