Shenzhen is the main gateway to China from the south and welcomes thousands of people into its main city each day. Just a little more than 30 years ago it was just a fishing region, but its strategic position in the South China Sea has seen it upgraded to an economic hotspot. With this new found prosperity, Shenzhen city has created a theme park based tourist industry to attract families.
The Honey Lake Resort created in 1985 was one of the first and largest of such tourist resorts, constructed in the middle of Futian District. The park is a part of the resort, and contains acres of land covered with Ferris wheels, water slides and plenty of rides for all. The roller coaster of the park is an adrenaline pumping ride of loops and plunges and the Sky Wheel of 46 metres was the largest in Asia. Twisting among these attractions are the gardens of Chinese landscaping for pleasant walks under sheltering trees. A three story castle would have the children delighted at first sight, and a separate children’s park allocates more than 20 activities for the younger visitors. Try the thrill of traditional Mongolian horse racing or experience breakneck speeds in motorboat racing.
The dining areas of Honey Lake Park have been refurbished recently to offer a variety of food at a wide range of prices. With Shenzhen cuisine being a unique type of Chinese cuisine that is gaining popularity around the world, the local fare is a must try for any visitor. Recent changes have seen some of the theme park area used for urban development and as an extension of the dining area. However, it still remains a very popular site for local and foreign visitors looking for a short break from work.
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Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers.
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