Shenzhen Science Museum

Displays a collection of 46 old pianos obtained from various parts of the world.

Less popular but quite a bit nicer than nearby Lianhua Mountain Park. It's full of trees, birds, lots of kinds of flowers, quiet rivers and ponds, and people strolling and doing tai chi. The park strikes a balance: attractively manicured without feeling too artificial. The "mountain" (really just a hill) has two peaks, 178m Bi Guan Peak (笔冠峰) and 164 m Bi Jun Peak (笔俊峰).

The Guan Shanyue Gallery is dedicated to the works of Guan Shanyue, a modern master of the Ling Nan school of Chinese ink painting. The Ling Nan (Ling Nan is the Tang Dynasty name for Guangdong and Guangxi provinces) originated in the early 20th century inspired by Japanese westernising schools. Guan Shanyue studied under the masters of the school and produced some very competent art in that style. He had revolutionary associations and, after the communist takeover, became an arts bureaucrat until he was attacked during the Cultural Revolution. He donated his paintings to the Shenzhen City Government in 1993 and the gallery opened in 1997. It contains exhibits of Guan's work and hosts regular special exhibitions.

If you get a kick out of sleek modern architecture and the story behind how cities grow, MOCAUP in Futian is made for you. Opened in 2016 and designed by Coop Himmelb(l)au, the museum combines dazzling contemporary art with immersive exhibitions on Shenzhen’s past, present, and future city planning. No need to register or show your passport as of 2025.