Overseas Chinese Town

Overseas Chinese Town (Chinese: 华侨城; pinyin: huáqiáo chéng) is the colloquial name for a cluster of scenic spots in Nanshan District of Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China, around the Window of the World and Huaqiaocheng Stations of the Shenzhen Metro. It is classified as an AAAAA scenic area by the China National Tourism Administration.[1]

The area features a number of theme parks, they include "Splendid China" (Chinese: 锦绣中华), "Chinese Folk Culture Village" (Chinese: 民族文化村), "Window of the World" (Chinese: 世界之窗) and "Happy Valley Shenzhen" (Chinese: 欢乐谷).[2][3] It is currently owned and operated by Shenzhen Overseas Chinese Town Holding Company (SZSE: 000069).

Extensions have been made in different locations within Shenzhen. These include Overseas Chinese Town East in Yantian and Overseas Chinese Town Bay.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "AAAAA Scenic Areas". China National Tourism Administration. 16 November 2008. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
  2. ↑ The Overseas Chinese Town
  3. ↑ Top Eight Shenzhen Scenic Spots-Overseas Chinese Town

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Coordinates: 22°32′07″N 113°59′00″E / 22.5352°N 113.9834°E / 22.5352; 113.9834


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