Dapeng Fortress, also known as Dapeng Ancient City, is a historic walled village located in Dapeng New District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China. It was built in 1394 during the Ming dynasty to defend against Japanese pirate invasions. Spanning over 110,000 square meters, the fortress is a well-preserved military fortress featuring intricate defense systems and structures. Its thick walls, tall watchtowers, and ancient dwellings showcase the rich history of southern China's fortifications. Inside the fortress, visitors can explore the narrow lanes, old houses, temples, and cultural relics that reflect the lifestyle of a bygone era. The fortress was declared a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit in 2001 and has since become a famous historical and cultural site attracting numerous domestic and international tourists. Despite urban development, Dapeng Fortress remains a cultural testament to China's historical military might and an excellent example of the region's architectural heritage.
While many perceive Shenzhen as a boomtown with no history, Dapeng Fortress says otherwise. It is actually a historic walled village for coastal defense since the Ming dynasty. Nowadays it is a revita..
Beautiful old ancient town, many little small houses,
Shops (traditional snacks mainly), coffee shop, cafe, restaurants.
Good to visit during weekdays or non holiday period, otherwise too crowd. Driv..
It's an hour journey from the city center of Shenzhen, but worth visiting if you appreciate old architecture, also there are many shops of souvenier, restaurants, cafe and bars, you can come either by..
Its a small cute place, nothing much to see but the fortress and small village where you can eat live sea food and buy some trinkets
alisad651
Wrote on 20th Apr, 2019
Quick stop
The fortress is just that...a fortress. Great views from the top. Stop in shops along the walk for local food and trinkets. The kids did archery at the top of fortress.
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