Splendid China & Folk Culture Villages

Two adjacent theme parks operating since 1989 (Splendid China) and 1991 (Folk Culture Villages). Splendid China replicates 100+ Chinese landmarks at 1:15 scale across 30 hectares — mini Great Wall, Forbidden City, Potala Palace, Mogao Caves. The Folk Culture Villages next door has 25 ethnic-minority full-size replica compounds (Miao, Dai, Tibetan, Uyghur, etc.) staffed by performers from each region; daily song-and-dance shows happen on the central stage. Both feel dated — paint chipping, ride attractions look 1990s — but the breadth is unmatched and kids genuinely love it. Combined ticket 220 RMB, 4-5 hours. Skip if you're traveling China beyond Shenzhen (you'll see the real sites); worth it on a transit visa where Shenzhen is your only stop.