Worth a Detour
Shenzhen
A fishing village turned high-tech megacity next to Hong Kong, with a soaring skyline, theme parks and seaside walks.
- Best Time to Go
- Oct–Mar
Our full guide to Shenzhen is being written. It's on the South China list as If You're Nearby.
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Must-SeeGuilin
Guangxi
About 303 miles away
Limestone peaks rising from rice fields, and the Li River's bamboo rafts.
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Worth a DetourFujian Tulou
About 286 miles away
Huge round earthen houses built by Hakka clans, in the Fujian hills.
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