Shenzhen Dapeng Peninsula tour: Fortress, beach & coastal village

Ming Dynasty fortress, coastal trails, and two hours on the beach in one day

An 8-hour guided tour of Shenzhen's Dapeng Peninsula combines a 600-year-old fortress, a scenic coastal village, and a pristine beach with leisure time built in. You start at Dongmen Old Street, move through Dapeng Fortress and its ancient city walls, then spend two hours at Jiaochangwei Seashore before exploring Yangmeikeng's hills and seafood stalls. Hotel pickup from downtown Shenzhen is included. The tour runs as a shared coach with other passengers and a live English-speaking guide.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore fortress, beach, and coastal village

• Visit Luzui Manor and gardens
• Hike and explore Yangmeikeng village
• Relax at Jiaochangwei Beach
• Tour historic Dapeng Fortress
• Stroll through Dongmen Old Street

The experience

The day begins with Dongmen Old Street, Shenzhen's historic shopping district where traditional storefronts and street food sit alongside modern city energy. From there the coach moves to Dapeng Fortress, a Ming Dynasty military town that has stood for over 600 years through natural disasters and civilian upheaval. You walk through preserved city walls, watchtowers, and traditional architecture that map the region's maritime past: the kind of place where a photographer or history reader can spend real time without rushing.

Jiaochangwei Seashore is where the pace shifts. You get two full hours of free time on a beach known for golden sand and calm water, with local seafood stalls nearby if you want to eat by the shore. Some travelers swim. Others photograph the coastline or simply sit. After that, Yangmeikeng opens up the quieter side of the peninsula: a coastal village ringed by verdant hills where you can walk trails along the water, rent bikes to explore at your own speed, or order fresh seafood at waterfront spots. The whole route is designed around what makes the Dapeng Peninsula different from central Shenzhen: the fortress history, the unrushed beach time, the village rhythm.

Pickup happens between 8:30 and 9:00 a.m. from your downtown Shenzhen hotel. The coach is air-conditioned and shared with other passengers. If you're staying outside downtown, staff will direct you to the nearest pickup hotel after you book. The guide speaks English throughout. If Dongmen Old Street doesn't appeal to you, the operator will transfer you back to your hotel instead of stopping there.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup from downtown Shenzhen hotels in an air-conditioned coach.
• a guided tour of Dapeng Fortress with access to the historic city walls and watchtowers.
• two hours of free time at Jiaochangwei Seashore.
• visits to Yangmeikeng coastal village and Dongmen Old Street.
• a live English-speaking guide throughout the day.

Options for this experience

2 options

A coach that comes with a driverGuide in English · 08:30Pickup from your hotel is included. Visit the must-see attractions in Shenzhen, with the service of an experienced driver.

Escorted Guiding TourGuide in English · 08:30Hire a tour guide and a coach with a driver. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Century Holiday

Is this one for you?Pick this tour if you want to see both a 600-year-old fortress and a beach in one morning: the shared coach route connects them without backtracking, and the two-hour beach break lets you swim or rest rather than move straight to the next stop.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What is Dapeng Fortress and why has it lasted so long?

Dapeng Fortress is a Ming Dynasty military town that has survived over 600 years of natural and civilian disasters. It sits on China's National Historic Relics List and preserves ancient city walls, watchtowers, and traditional architecture that show the region's maritime heritage.

How much free time do you actually get at Jiaochangwei Beach?

You have two full hours of leisure time at Jiaochangwei Seashore to swim, photograph, or relax on the golden sand. Local seafood stalls are nearby if you want to eat by the water.

What can you do in Yangmeikeng village?

Yangmeikeng is a scenic coastal village where you can hike trails along the water, rent bikes to explore the peaceful surroundings, or eat fresh seafood at waterfront restaurants. The area is known for tranquil beaches and sunrise views.

What time does the tour start and where does pickup happen?

Hotel pickup from downtown Shenzhen hotels runs between 8:30 and 9:00 a.m. The exact time from your hotel lobby is confirmed after you book. If you're staying outside downtown, staff will advise you of the nearest pickup hotel.

Can you skip Dongmen Old Street if you're not interested?

Yes. If you do not want to visit Dongmen Pedestrian Street, the operator will transfer you back to your hotel instead of stopping there.

Is this tour private or shared?

This is a shared coach tour, meaning you travel with other passengers in an air-conditioned coach with a driver and live English-speaking guide.