New express bus links coastal cultural landmarks in Qianhai, Shenzhen

A new express bus route designed for sightseeing travelers has officially launched in Qianhai, offering a convenient way to explore the area's burgeoning coastal cultural attractions.

The T529 route runs approximately 37 kilometers along Qianhai's golden coastline. It connects transportation hubs with major cultural and tourism landmarks across Nanshan, Qianhai, and Bao'an.

Route details

Terminals: Shenzhen Bay Checkpoint, Qianhai Snow World

Main stops: Shekou Cruise Homeport, Qianhai Stone Park, Guiwan Metro Station, Baohua Metro Station

Time: 9 a.m.–8 p.m. daily (The headway between buses is about 1-1.5 hours.)

Fare: 5 yuan (US$0.69) per ride

Highlights along the route

The iconic Qianhai Stone inside Qianhai Stone Park

Qianhai Stone Park

Spanning around 84,600 square meters, the park is home to the iconic Qianhai Stone, a symbol of the area's development and a cherished Shenzhen relic. Visitors can also enjoy an 800-meter waterfront promenade and scenic sunset views.

Visitors have fun at Qianhai Snow World.

Qianhai Snow World

As the largest indoor snow resort at the lowest latitude globally, the complex spans 100,000 square meters. It is equipped with five professional ski trails with a total length of 1,569 meters and a maximum vertical drop of 83 meters.

The project also includes an approximately 4,000-square-meter snow park with 20 different snow-play activities designed for families and young people.

An adjacent "super-sensory" park will offer surfing, climbing, cycling and other adventure options, anchored by an indoor deep-dive pool reaching a depth of 33 meters.

An exterior view of the "Eyes of the GBA" bookstore

'Eyes of the GBA'

Said to be the world's largest physical bookstore, the next-generation complex boasts a colossal floor space of 131,000 square meters, combining reading spaces with art, technology, exhibitions, performances, and tourism. Operated by Shenzhen Publishing Group, it is designed to be a premier cultural landmark for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

A distant view of K11 ECOAST in Shekou

K11 ECOAST

Located along Taizi Bay in Shekou, K11 ECOAST Art and Cultural District by the Sea encompasses a total construction area of 228,500 square meters. It features cultural and retail landmark K11 ECOAST, multifunctional cultural space K11 HACC, next-generation office space K11 ATELIER, and the coastal Promenade.

Note: Travelers can follow Shenzhen Bus Group's WeChat account ("深圳巴士") for real-time updates on the route and any schedule adjustments.

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