Travelogue: Seaside strolls in Shenzhen

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Nestled in China's southern tip is a modern metropolis known for being a high-tech manufacturing hub, a prime luxury shopping destination, and home to a sea of towering skyscrapers.

While Shenzhen is undeniably one of the country's fastest developing cities, it's also one of the most beautiful, thanks to its magnificent stretches of coastline.

Many tourists visit this coastal hub to gaze out at the ocean, admire the beach landscape, and swim with marine animals.

Snorkeling lets you see aquatic life up close. /CGTN Photo

Dameisha Beach makes up 1,800 meters the city's shoreline, making it the largest beach in Shenzhen.

Baking in the warm sunlight and strolling through subtropical scenery are common ways for locals and visitors alike to relax and rejuvenate. More daring ocean lovers can opt for adrenaline-inducing activities, such as riding motorboats and parasailing.

Paragliding offers a birds'-eye view of the vast ocean. /CGTN Photo

For an enchanting getaway with your special someone, what could be more romantic than sleeping under the stars? Xichong Beach is a less developed, less tourist-laden oceanfront destination that's perfect for fishing, barbecuing, or even enjoying a bonfire. Hire a tent to spend the night stargazing, and wake up early to watch the sun peek over the horizon.

The mighty deep holds all kinds of wonders waiting to be explored. /CGTN Photo

If you're tired of seeing the same views every time you go for a jog or cycle, Mangrove Forest Natural Reserve offers the perfect change of pace.

Not only does this seaside park have paths for joggers and cyclists, it's also the site of some spectacular ecological wonders. The park is home to a huge family of mangrove plants that provide shade as you work up a sweat, and you can also greet the thousands of migrant birds that flock here to spend their winter months in warmer weather.

Gazing out at the clear water is the perfect way to unwind. /CGTN Photo

Explore Shenzhen with Min-Zhui Lee, host of Travelogue on CGTN. The show broadcasts on this Sunday at 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., next Monday 2:00 a.m. and Thursday 1:30 p.m. (Beijing Time).

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