Shenzhen 3-Day Cultural & Food Adventure

Day 1: Art & Ancient Towns 📍 Route: Qingping Ancient Market → Dafen Oil Painting Village → Gankeng Ancient Town - Qingping Ancient Market - 200-year-old Qing dynasty market - Hidden gem: "Old Tree Coffee" in antique courtyard - Dafen Oil Painting Village - Must-dos: ¥50 DIY mini canvas painting Bargain for replicas (¥80-300) - Gankeng Ancient Town - Golden hour tips: Photograph lantern-lit alleys Try Hakka rice cakes at street stalls Day 2: Hipster Culture & Shopping 📍Route: Nantou Ancient City → RuaFriends → Jianingna Plaza - Nantou Ancient City - Don't miss: "Zi Zai"文创店 - Custom name chops (¥50) "Grainy Bakery" sourdough - RuaFriends (MixC World/Laofersi Mall) - JellyCat price range: ¥99-¥399 - Pro tip: Check 2nd floor for discounts - Jianingna Plaza - Best peach gum shops: "燕之屋" (¥8-15/gram) Ask for vacuum packaging for gifts Day 3: Gardens & Local Eats 📍Route: Shenzhen Garden Expo → Longgang Old Street - Garden Expo(Qiaocheng East Station) - Top photo spots: Japanese garden (9am light best) Suzhou-style white walls - Longgang Old Street (Shuanglong Station) 🍜 Food Crawl 1. Jiuji Beef Offal (¥15/serve) 2. Old Street Desserts- Try taro sago (¥8) 3. Hakka Specialties: - Yellow wine (¥50/bottle) - Preserved plums (¥20/bag) Hotel 🏨 Xiatuo Hotel (Shenzhen Longgang Shuanglong Metro Station)