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Splendid China Miniature Park 锦绣中华 Covering an area of 300,000 square meters, Splendid China Miniature Park serves as a showcase for China’s 5,000 years of history and its exquisite terri- tory of 9.6 million square kilometers. Eighty-two scenic spots in the scenic area are placed according to their actual positions in the Chinese territory; they are duplicated at a scale of 1:15. More than 50,000 lifelike ceramic fi gures and animals vividly present the diff erent architecture, lifestyles, folk cultures and folk customs of China as a multi-ethnic nation. Address: Huaqiao city, Shenzhen district, Guangdong province. Opening Hours: 9 am-6 pm China Folk Culture Village 中国民俗文化村 Covering an area of more than 200,000 square meters, China Folk Culture Village is the fi rst large cultural tour- ism destination that integrates the arts, customs and architecture of the diff er- ent ethnic groups of China. Th e village stages various kinds of shows and per- formances, including folk performanc- es, presentation of folk handcraft s and folk festivals, such as the China Folk Temple Fair, the Water-Sprinkling Fes- tival, the Torch Festival, the Xishuang- banna Month and the Inner Mongolia Week. Th ese events present the pure, rich and colorful folk cultures and cus- toms of all the ethnic groups of China, and introduce tourists to the enormous charm of the Chinese nation. EDITOR’S PICK >>SHENZHEN: THE ‘CAPITAL OF THEME PARKS’ Address: Huaqiao city, Shenzhen district, Guangdong province Opening hours: 9 am-9:30 pm Renowned as the “capital of theme parks”, Shenzhen is home to several, including China Folk Culture Village, Splendid China, , Happy Valley Transportation: Take Shenzhen Subway and Minsk Aircraft Carrier. All are vivid miniatures of China’s cultural integration with world civilizations. Line 1 and get off at Huaqiaocheng (Over- seas Chinese Town) station. Go out of Exit D. From the railway station, take sightsee- ing bus No 1 or bus No 101 to get there. sightseeing bus 1 or bus No 101. From the Address: 1881 The MIXC, Panash 泛亚风情餐厅 Address: Coco Park District C - Shop 144, From the airport, take bus No 27 directly airport, take bus 327 directly to Window Shenzhen (near the Grand Hyatt) Gouwugongyuan station Exit B, Mingtian to Splendid China. Panash, a true Pan-Asian restaurant, of the World. Tel: (755) 2221 1782 Road, Futian, (in the new part of Coco off ers authentic Southeast Asian Park next to Gauchos and Club Viva) Window of the World fl avors, including Th ai, Singaporean, Tel: (755) 2531 3860 世界之窗 RESTAURANTS Malaysian, Japanese and more. Th e dining venue consists of three sec- Fusion Cafe 菲苑咖啡厅 Th e Window of the World is a theme Milano Italian Restaurant tions: a Southeast Asian area, a noodle Fusion Cafe, a luxurious and elegantly park located in the western part of bar and a Japanese teppanyaki table Shenzhen. Th is 480,000-sq-m park fea- 米兰意大利餐厅 designed restaurant, has an open and sushi bar. Panash off ers guests kitchen, and serves exquisite worldwide tures more than 130 miniature replicas Awarded as Best Italian Restaurant by a choice of authentic cuisines from of scenic and cultural wonders. Inside, cuisines. You will receive optimal atten- newspaper, it is the Southeast Asia and Japan. Every Satur- tion, as you experience these exclusive you can fi nd the Golden Gate Bridge only restaurant run by three Italians. day and Sunday, Panash features their and the Niagara Waterfall of the United cuisines, such as breakfast, buff ets and Th e menu is a wonderful mix of classic signature Pan-Asian Weekend Buff et room service. States, the Kremlin of Russia, Italy’s haute cuisine, and simpler off erings for Brunch. It off ers sushi, teppanyaki, Service hours: 6:30 am–2:00 am Pisa Tower, Egyptian pyramids, the the newcomer to Italian food. Plenty of tempura, fresh seafood and vari- Address: The Pavilion Century Tower Taj Mahal of India and an Eiff el Tower antipasti (appetizers) are followed by ous authentic South Asian favorites. lobby, 4014 Huaqiang Road North, Futian built at a scale of 1-to-3 etc. Although homemade pastas and other favorites Dining at Panash is truly a value-for- Tel: (755) 8207 8888 like spaghetti and penne in homemade money experience you wouldn’t want sauces. A sizeable collection of secondi to miss! (mains) of carne (meat) and pesce Address: Four Points by Sheraton Shen- (fi sh) off er classics done to perfection zhen, Level 2, 5 Guihua Road, Futian Free by chefs from South Italy. Trade Zone Address: 1/F, Chuangzhan Center Anhui Building, No 6007 Shennan Road, Che- Little India Restaurant Th e Kitchen – Futian 福田厨房 gongmiao, , Shenzhen Tel: (755) 8358 1661 小印度餐厅 Th e Kitchen provides an exciting mix Th is new Indian restaurant in Coco of international dishes in a cosy and Simply Life Cafe Bakery 星美乐 Park off ers Nepalese and Indian cui- sophisticated, fi ne-dining environment sine. Popular dishes include chicken in the heart of the new CoCo Shopping these replicas would probably not Simply Life Cafe Bakery is a great fi nd. masala; chicken vindaloo; lamb koft a Park entertainment district in Futian attract many Western visitors, the park’s It’s tucked away in the MIXC shopping curry; roganjosh; chicken biryani and CBD. Its bistro-style menu features daily dance performances and regular mall. Since its opening on Dec 8, 2010, raita; peshawari pullao; saff ron pullao; off erings from around the world, carnival-like events are great fun. Beau- the continually growing number of cus- garlic naan; kashmiri naan; onion bhaji; including French, Italian, Hungarian tifully illuminated at night, it is also an tomers made us believe it’s popular. Th e samosa; chicken tikka; tandoori chick- and Tex-Mex dishes made with import- impressive city scene. most attractive point is they are served at en; seekh kebab; prawn vidaloo aloo ed meat and bathed in the wonderful really reasonable prices. Th e menu has mix of sauces with accompanying fresh Address: Window of the World, 9037 gobi; palak paneer; daal makhani; etc. Shennan Avenue, Shenzhen simple dishes, including salads, burgers Address: No 18B Basement North of CoCo vegetables. Also on off er are succulent Transportation: Take and risotto. By the way, the strawberry Park, 138 Mingtian Road, Futian, Shen- steaks and burgers made using prime Line 1 and get off at Window of the World pies were always sold out — are you fast zhen Australian beef, plus a great value station. From the railway station, take enough? Tel: (755) 8317 4827 brunch.