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Shenzhen's free city beach - a crescent of golden sand between green headlands and wish-tied trees.
Dameisha Beach (Big Plum Sand) is Shenzhen's most accessible public beach - a 1.8-kilometre crescent of golden sand on Dapeng Bay, 30 minutes from the city centre. Unlike most Chinese beaches, Dameisha is free to enter, making it the default summer destination for the city's 17 million residents.
The beach is divided into a swimming zone (lifeguarded June to October) and a waterfront park with barbecue areas, beach volleyball courts and a seaside promenade. The wish-tied trees along the promenade - their branches loaded with red ribbons and wooden plaques - are a distinctive feature.
The beach gets extremely crowded on summer weekends, when the sand can be wall-to-wall with umbrellas and coolers. On weekday mornings, however, it is a peaceful crescent of sand backed by green hills - worth the trip for a morning swim or a seaside walk.
Highlights
The Free Public Beach
Shenzhen's only free city beach - 1.8 km of golden sand.
The Wish-Tied Trees
Trees along the promenade loaded with red ribbons and wish plaques.
The Swimming Zone
Lifeguarded swimming from June to October.
The Seaside Promenade
A waterfront walkway connecting the beach to the park areas.
The Beach Volleyball Courts
Public courts on the sand - popular on weekends.
The Barbecue Areas
Seaside BBQ pits available for rental in the park.
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