# Shenzhen Talent Park > Shenzhen Talent Park (深圳人才公园) is a free lakeside park in Nanshan, facing the Houhai skyscrapers and the 'Spring Bamboo' tower. It's open daily 6:00–23:00. On Fridays, Saturdays and public holidays the towers put on a light show — 19:00, 20:00 and 21:00 from November to March. Allow 1–1.5 hours. Metro: Talent Park (Line 13) or Houhai (Lines 2, 11). Web page: https://yesgo.io/china/shenzhen/shenzhen-talent-park - City: [Shenzhen](https://yesgo.io/china/shenzhen), China - YesGo score: 30/100 (Yes, if nearby) - Time on site: 1 h - With kids: Fine with kids - Entry: Free, no booking; only parking needs a reservation - Opening hours: Daily 6:00–23:00 - Light show: Fridays, Saturdays and public holidays, three short shows a night - Show times, Nov–Mar: 19:00, 20:00, 21:00 - Show times, Apr–Oct: 19:30, 20:30, 21:30 - Talent Bookstore (Qiuxian Pavilion): 8:00–22:30 - Metro: Talent Park (Line 13) exit B; Houhai (Lines 2, 11, 13) exit G; Dengliang (Line 2) exit C - Time needed: 1–1.5 hours; for the show, arrive 30 minutes early - Best time: Friday or Saturday, sunset through the first show - Paying for snacks: Alipay or WeChat Pay linked to a foreign card; some cash in yuan - Coordinates: 22.51129, 113.94675 - Facts checked: 04.11.2026 ## Key facts - **Free** — to enter — no tickets and no booking (source: Shenzhen Bendibao; Travel of China) - **6:00–23:00** — daily park opening hours (source: Shenzhen Government Online; Chinese Wikipedia) - **Fri, Sat & holidays** — light show nights on the towers across the lake — three shows an evening (source: Travel of China; Shenzhen Bendibao (unofficial)) - **77 ha** — park area, about 30 ha of it water (source: Shenzhen Government Online; Chinese Wikipedia) - **1 Nov 2017** — opened on Shenzhen's first Talent Day (source: Shenzhen Government Online; Chinese Wikipedia) - **392.5 m** — China Resources Tower, the 'Spring Bamboo' (春笋), across the lake (source: English Wikipedia; Skyscraper Museum (≈ 393 m)) - **Line 13** — Talent Park station next to the park, opened in 2024 (source: English Wikipedia (Talent Park and Houhai stations)) - **580 m** — from Dengliang exit C to the Qiuxian Pavilion — about 10 minutes on foot (source: Shenzhen Government Online; Eye on Shenzhen (≈ 1 km to the nearest gate)) - **π Bridge** — a bridge lined with the digits of pi, plus a formula walkway and the Starlight Bridge (source: Chinese Wikipedia; Travel of China) - **Spring Cocoon** — Shenzhen Bay Sports Center, the park's neighbour (source: Shenzhen Government Online; English Wikipedia) > **Is the light show on every night?** No. The synchronised light show on the towers across the lake runs only on Fridays, Saturdays and public holidays, three short shows an evening. On other nights the skyline is still lit and still worth a look, but without the music-timed animation. Shows are cancelled in rain or strong wind and on some dates. We found no official timetable, so check local listings before you go. ## Shenzhen Talent Park light show times The show runs on Friday and Saturday evenings and on Chinese public holidays, three times a night. From November to March it starts at 19:00, 20:00 and 21:00; from April to October it moves half an hour later, to 19:30, 20:30 and 21:30. Each run lasts a few minutes — guides say anything from 6 to 15. These times are unofficial, and local sites themselves say to check on the day. The animation plays across several of the Houhai towers that house big tech companies, and the whole lot reflects in the lake. The best spots are Wuyou Square (无忧广场), the Starlight Bridge and the π Bridge, all on the shore facing the towers. Get there about 30 minutes before the first show on weekends; the waterfront fills up fast. Now and then there are big drone shows as well — around Lunar New Year, National Day and other city celebrations. They don't follow a fixed schedule, and crowds on those nights are much bigger, so arrive at least an hour early and allow extra time to get home. ## What is Shenzhen Talent Park? **Shenzhen Talent Park** (深圳人才公园) wraps around a large lake in Houhai, Nanshan district, right on Shenzhen Bay. It opened on 1 November 2017, the city's first Talent Day, as a tribute to the engineers, scientists and entrepreneurs who turned Shenzhen into China's tech capital. It covers 77 hectares, about 30 of them water. The 'talent' theme is taken literally. There's a bridge printed with the digits of pi, a walkway engraved with formulas up to E=mc², a wall of honour, a grove and a hill dedicated to academicians and notable people, and the Qiuxian Pavilion with a bookstore and café. A rubberised running loop circles the lake, past playgrounds, reed beds and shallows where egrets feed. The real draw, though, is the view. Across the water stand the Houhai headquarters towers and the 392.5 m China Resources Tower, nicknamed the 'Spring Bamboo'. At night they mirror in the lake, and at weekends their façades light up in sync. Is it worth it? YesGo's take: by day it's a pleasant but ordinary city park, not worth crossing Shenzhen for. On a Friday or Saturday night it's one of the best free things to do in the city. If you're in Nanshan in the evening, go. ## How to get to Shenzhen Talent Park 1. From Civic Center in Futian (Lines 2 and 4), ride Line 2 one stop west to **Futian** and change to Line 11 towards the airport. 2. Ride Line 11 three stops to **Houhai** (Lines 2, 11 and 13). Allow about half an hour from Civic Center, change included. 3. For the shortest walk, change to Line 13 and go one stop to **Talent Park** station — exit B, about 10 minutes to the park. 4. Or leave Houhai by **exit G** (by Shenzhen Bay MixC mall) and walk about a kilometre to the north gate — roughly 15 minutes. 5. For the west gate and the Qiuxian Pavilion, **Dengliang** (Line 2) exit C is closest — 580 m, about 10 minutes. 6. By taxi or DiDi, show the driver 深圳人才公园; parking at the park is limited and must be booked ahead. ## Things to do in Shenzhen Talent Park - **Photograph the 'Spring Bamboo'** — the China Resources Tower across the lake; the classic shot is from Wuyou Square or the Starlight Bridge at dusk. - **Cross the Starlight Bridge** (人才星光桥) — the lit-up bridge over the lake and a prime light show spot. - **Find the π Bridge** (π桥) — lined with the digits of pi, which glow after dark. - **Walk the Formula Corridor** (公式长廊) — maths and physics formulas carved in stone; fun with school-age kids. - **Climb Baijie Hill** (百杰山) by the wall of honour — a small rise with a view over the lake. - **Stop at the Qiuxian Pavilion** (求贤阁) — bookstore, café and toilets; the bookstore is open 8:00–22:30. - **Run the lake loop** — about 2.5–2.7 km depending on the source; busy with runners at dawn. - **Watch the birds** in the reeds and shallows — egrets come in from the bay. ## How long to spend and when to go A lap of the lake with stops on the bridges takes an hour to an hour and a half. If you're here for the show, arrive around sunset, walk the loop in daylight and claim a spot by the water half an hour before the first run. The park stays open until 23:00, and Shenzhen's metro runs until around midnight — check last trains for your line at the station. Mornings are cool and full of runners; summer middays are hot, with little shade along the water. Entry is free, but the café and kiosks take QR payments: link a foreign Visa or Mastercard to Alipay or WeChat Pay with your passport before you travel, and carry a little cash in yuan. Shenzhen Metro gates also accept contactless foreign bank cards. ## Before your evening at the park - [ ] It's a Friday, Saturday or public holiday — show night - [ ] Arriving at sunset, 30 minutes before the first show - [ ] Metro map and the name 深圳人才公园 saved on your phone - [ ] Alipay or WeChat Pay working, plus a little cash - [ ] Mosquito repellent for the waterfront - [ ] A charged phone for photos and the ride back ## Shenzhen after dark Shenzhen spots worth going to after sunset, scored by YesGo. - [Ping An Finance Centre](https://yesgo.io/china/shenzhen/ping-an-finance-centre) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · ¥200 at the counter, from ¥180 online - [Lianhuashan Park](https://yesgo.io/china/shenzhen/lianhuashan-park) — YesGo score 42/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · Free - [Dongmen Pedestrian Street](https://yesgo.io/china/shenzhen/dongmen-pedestrian-street) — YesGo score 36/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free - [Shenzhen Talent Park](https://yesgo.io/china/shenzhen/shenzhen-talent-park) — YesGo score 30/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free - [Window of the World](https://yesgo.io/china/shenzhen/window-of-the-world) — YesGo score 27/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · ¥220, evening ¥120 - [Bay Glory Ferris Wheel](https://yesgo.io/china/shenzhen/bay-glory) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · ¥140–150, more on holidays - [Splendid China Folk Village](https://yesgo.io/china/shenzhen/splendid-china-folk-village) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · ¥220, evening ¥120 ## West Shenzhen in a day: old town, big wheel and light show Nantou's old walled town by day, the bayside Ferris wheel at sunset, then Talent Park for the light show. Add it to your trip and YesGo fills in the timings and transfers. 1. [Nantou Ancient City](https://yesgo.io/china/shenzhen/nantou-ancient-city) — YesGo score 28/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · Free, museum included 2. [Bay Glory Ferris Wheel](https://yesgo.io/china/shenzhen/bay-glory) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · ¥140–150, more on holidays 3. [Shenzhen Talent Park](https://yesgo.io/china/shenzhen/shenzhen-talent-park) — YesGo score 30/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free ## Good to know Talent Park is not the same as Shenzhen Bay Park, the long bayfront promenade next door. The 'Spring Cocoon' next door is Shenzhen Bay Sports Center, and the 'Spring Bamboo' across the lake is China Resources Tower. Talent Park metro station (Line 13) opened recently, so older guides only mention Houhai and Dengliang. ## Tips - Walk the lake loop in daylight, then head back to the Starlight Bridge or Wuyou Square before the first show. - For people-free photos, come at dawn: the gates open at 6:00 and the towers reflect in still water. - After the show, wander across to Shenzhen Bay Park for the sea breeze along the promenade. - Kids love the playgrounds and bridges, but hold hands by the water on show nights — it's easy to get separated in the crowd. - Missed the weekend? The towers are still lit on weeknights — a short stroll is worth it if you're nearby. ## Questions ### What time is the light show at Shenzhen Talent Park? Fridays, Saturdays and public holidays, three shows: 19:00, 20:00 and 21:00 from November to March, 19:30, 20:30 and 21:30 from April to October (unofficial; cancelled in bad weather). ### Is Shenzhen Talent Park free? Yes. There's no ticket and no booking for the park; only the car park needs a reservation. ### What are Shenzhen Talent Park opening hours? Daily from 6:00 to 23:00. The bookstore in the Qiuxian Pavilion opens 8:00–22:30. ### How do I get to Shenzhen Talent Park by metro? Line 13 to Talent Park station, exit B, or Lines 2 and 11 to Houhai, exit G, then about 15 minutes on foot. Dengliang (Line 2) exit C is closest to the west gate. ### Where is the best spot to watch the light show? Wuyou Square, the Starlight Bridge and the π Bridge all face the towers across the lake. Arrive 30 minutes early on weekends. ### Is Shenzhen Talent Park worth visiting? In the evening, yes — especially on a show night. By day it's a nice but ordinary park, worth it only if you're already in Nanshan. ### How long do you need at Shenzhen Talent Park? An hour to an hour and a half for a lap of the lake; about two hours if you wait for a show. ### Are there drone shows at Talent Park? Sometimes, on big holidays and city celebrations, but with no fixed schedule. Expect huge crowds and arrive an hour early. ### What is the 'Spring Bamboo' tower? China Resources Tower, 392.5 m tall, in Houhai — its ribbed shape looks like a bamboo shoot. You see it across the lake from the park. ## How we checked Park and bookstore hours come from the Shenzhen government pages and match Chinese Wikipedia. We found no official light show timetable: show days and seasonal times agree between Travel of China and Shenzhen Bendibao (which says they follow the Civic Center show), so they're marked as verifying; sources disagree on how long each show lasts. Guides name exit F, G or H at Houhai — we give G, as the government does. The lake loop is given as 2.5 or 2.7 km. Travel time from Civic Center is our estimate from the line map. ## Sources - Shenzhen Government Online: Talent Park pages — address, opening hours, area, metro, Qiuxian Pavilion bookstore - Chinese Wikipedia: 深圳人才公园; Wikidata Q125343447 - English Wikipedia: Talent Park and Houhai stations, Shenzhen Metro Lines 2 and 11, China Resources Headquarters, Shenzhen Bay Sports Center - Travel of China: Shenzhen Talent Park guide — light show, seasonal times, metro exits, bridges - Shenzhen Bendibao: Talent Park — entry, parking, viewing spots and show times - Eye on Shenzhen: Spring Festival light show; getting to the park - Skyscraper Museum: China Resources Tower - Shenzhen Government Online: foreign bank cards accepted on Shenzhen Metro --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.