Xinan Ancient City
Xinan Ancient City
Shenzhen, China
Last updated: February 11, 2026
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**★★★★★ Keaiya — 3 weeks ago
It’s not ancient city anymore. Most of them are shops. Hard to find wash room.
But so beautiful
**★★★★★ Peggy L. — 2 years ago
Second time visited this area. Mainly for the coffee. Heard of GIF is the champion sth. Well, I tried, Not a fan at first. :) but they indeed hv great service👍👍👍When they ask for feedback, I answered. Then they returned with new cup. Much appreciated for their 6 stars service. (USB plug is available here. FOC)🤧
**★★★★★ Leandro Sobral — 8 years ago
NEXT to Zhongshan Park in Nanshan lies one of Shenzhen’s greatest treasures, Xin’an Ancient City. It has been a government seat on and off since 331, with its heyday in the Ming Dynasty when it became Dongguan Castle.
The castle’s gate still stands at the intersection with Nanxin Road, with a museum to the west (with, unfortunately, no English interpretation) and Guandi Temple to the east, dedicated to a hero of “The Romance of the Three Kingdoms.”
Enter the South Gate (parts of which date bac
**★★★☆☆ Rushan — a year ago
Most of the historical buildings are replaced with modern ones. Basically all you'll see is the gateways and tones of restaurants. And crowds of local tourists. If you have spare time in Shenzhen it's okay to visit. Otherwise I wouldn't plan a trip just to visit this place.
**★★★☆☆ ls Song — a year ago
Although this place has a long history, most buildings are all renewed so only few old houses remain and act as museums. Exhibitions are good enough so people get to know the historical significance of here.
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