Overview of Shenzhen Culture

Since the SEZ was established, the city poured in 500 million RMB and built eight major cultural facilities: The Shenzhen Library, The Museum, The Grand Theatre, The Gymnasium, Shenzhen University, The Science and Technology Center, The TV Station, and The News and Cultural Center. The city also promoted the construction of many other cultural and entertainment centers with private funding.

Currently, there are 12 newspapers, 20 magazine publishers and TV station, radio station, 4 libraries, 60 bookstores, 400 retail outlets for artworks and culture relics, 9 professional art performing groups, 93 theatres and cinemas, 642 karaoke dance clubs and night clubs, 30 comprehensive playgrounds and theme parks. Among them, Honey Lake Chinese Entertainment City is the largest Disney park in Southeast Asia. South China Cinema Amusement Center is the largest movie studio center in the southern region.

In addition, Shenzhen has several golf courses, tennis courts, beaches, and skating places. There are over 10 athlete teams in soccer, basketball, marshal arts, field and tracks, gymnastics, wrestling, and swimming. Over 20 Sports associations have been established in the areas of fitness, golfing, chess, bowling, etc.

The activities offered by all these recreational and entertainment facilities become an essential part of the city's busy, rich and dynamic metropolitan life.