甘坑客家小镇 — Attraction in Shenzhen

甘坑古镇 (Gankeng Ancient Town) Gankeng Ancient Town is a charming place for a half-day visit, offering a nice blend of traditional architecture, cultural experiences, and local delicacies. The town has a different vibe between day and night—during the day. You can appreciate the intricate Hakka-style buildings and visit cultural spots like the Gankeng Museum, which provides insights into Hakka heritage and traditions. At night, the entire area lights up, creating a picturesque and lively atmosphere.

Getting here is quite convenient. You can take the Shenzhen Metro Line 10, which takes about an hour to reach Gankeng Station without needing to transfer. From Exit B, it’s about a 15-20 minute walk to the entrance of the town. However, if you prefer to save time and energy, there are local drivers offering rides (motorcycle that can sit about 6 ppl) for just 2 yuan per person. I used this both ways, and it was totally worth it—fast, cheap, and saved your energy from walking!

Overall, this is a great spot to explore Hakka culture, enjoy local snacks, and take beautiful photos. There are no entry fees. If you have extra time in Shenzhen and want to experience something different from the modern city vibe, Gankeng Ancient Town is definitely...

An old hakka village which is well preserved with wooden buildings n mud houses within the area. It is a pity to see granite floor slabs removed from old houses laid on pedestrian path n driveway. It is now a tourist spot that is undergoing renovations to attract local n sightseers. Museums displaying relics n utensils, telling the past history of the village are also established. A green train is also found travelling on tracks above the village. Shops n mobile stalls selling food n artifacts are lined up along the street. Guide map is shown at the information centreso u won't get yourself lost in the village. Good for photography. Nice spot to spend the day with family n friends. Highly...

Hakka Village, I went to this place on October 2023. I really love this place!! It’s a small village (but not too small) with a lot of traditional and old buildings, mixed with the current decoration. Perfect place if you’re looking for a place to walk and healing.

There’s tourist information center (where you can rest and refill you drink water), food stalls, cute souvenir shops and little museum inside. I also met a few cats there too!!

There’s a lot of trees, so I think it still bearable to stroll around during summer. I walked around 2 hours here and took a lot of photos🩷

You can take a bus to get here, there’s bus stop not too far from the entrance gate,...