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CITY VIEW

Shennan Avenue 深南大道

Shennan Avenue is the most renowned road in Shenzhen. It’s just like the Mall is to London and Avenue des Champs is to Paris. It is Shenzhen’s centerpoint and seamlessly connects three of its most important districts. Shenzhen Avenue has helped the city become a fast-paced metropolis that attracts hundreds of thousands investors and tourists every year. Th e avenue consists of three parts: Shennan road, Shennan Middle road and Shennan East road. Skyscrapers are absent along this road, which is lined by lush trees and blossoming fl owers. Shatoujiao at night 沙头角夜景

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OCT East, the national ecological resort occupying about 9 square kilometers, aims to provide visitors with an opportunity to escape from the bustle of city life and return to nature. Visitors can experience the tranquility of Fairy Lake Botanical Garden, which has 12 types of plants, climb to the top of Wutong Mountain, which is 944 meters above sea level, and explore the mountainside Hongfa Temple. Th ey can also visit the Shenzhen Evergreen Resort, Waterlands Resort, Guangming Farm, Shaotoujiao is a well-known area on the and Qiniang and Fenghuang mountains. border of the mainland and Hong Kong in . It has become a bus- tling metropolis due to the development of the special economic zone. Shatou- have been upgraded for the ongoing restaurant industry knowhow. He has jiao is a busy cargo port. It has a road sports festival. Trees and fl owers have worked for more than 30 years in Asia connecting downtown Shenzhen with been planted. Th is avenue is also where and Italy. Trattoria Italiana Da Angelo regular bus services to Shenzhen’s main several important Universiade venues is a great new restaurant in train terminus, which is also a connec- are located, including the Universiade Shenzhen. You can order a genuine tion to Guangzhou. Th e town’s attrac- Village and the Shenzhen Universiade wood oven-cooked pizza. Th e food is tions include Minsk World which has Center. pricey but worth it. Th e setting is attrac- an aircraft carrier moored in the bay. tive and the staff is friendly so you can Vote at http://211.147.20.198/dyh/index. expect fast service. shtml. Longxiang Avenue 龙翔大道 Address: No G12, Taizi Plaza, Taizi Rd, Th e Longxiang Avenue is located on Shekou Shenzhen (across from Roma’s) RESTAURANTS Tel: (755) 2682 5927 Trattoria Italiana Da Angelo Shekou Cowboy’s Hamburger (Honggui Store) 艾嘉路意大利餐厅（蛇口店） 牛仔汉堡（红桂店） Trattoria Italiana Da Angelo, who has Cowboy’s customer base extends been in since 2005, has extensive beyond those wishing to grab a quick bite to those missing the fl avor of authentic American food. Unlike the mass purveyors of fast food, Cow- boy grills its meat instead of frying Address: it, which means that not only are No 1008 Honggui Road, Luohu natural fl ora and fauna. Inside, the district, Shenzhen restaurant facilities include 13 of the its off erings tastier but also they’re Tel: (755) 2558 8750 signifi cantly healthier. Basic quarter- best-decorated and most comfortable the main street of Longgang district. pounder burgers cost around 20 VIP rooms in Shenzhen, with famous Chunmanyuan Restaurant – tea available. Th e spacious dining Th e avenue is a 6.64-km stretch that yuan — a bargain considering the fact Shanhaixuan Branch turns into the Shuiguan Expressway at that you get a nice smokey chunk of room is perfect for aft ernoon tea, par- its Western end. It was constructed as meat as opposed to a greasy patty. Th e 山海轩食府 ties or banquets and because of the a multifunctional road that serves as restaurant also provides free wireless Chunmanyuan Restaurant – Shan- skylight, the atmosphere is perfect for the centerpoint of Longgang district’s Internet and has a decent choice of haixuan (SHX) Branch reopened an evening wine event. development, the traffi c corridor during American classics, such as buff alo in January 2003. Th is particularly Address: Beauty 1 Club, Shekou Mountain Universiade Games and the welcome wings and french fries. Coff ee, tea, elegant environment is surrounded Road, Shenzhen avenue for visitors. Its surroundings beer and soda are also available. by lush greenery, fountains and Tel: (755) 2686 8661/2686 8662