Shenzhen

Shenzhen is one of the most astonishing cities on Earth. Just a few decades ago it was a quiet fishing village, but today it has exploded into a buzzing mega-city of millions — one of the fastest transformations any place has ever seen. It is now China’s top destination for tech inventors and entrepreneurs, where people come from all over the world to design and build the gadgets and electronics of the future.

Walking around Shenzhen feels like stepping into tomorrow. Gleaming skyscrapers pierce the sky, including one of the tallest buildings on the planet, which rises above the city like a colossal crystal spike. Yet the city has creative, artistic corners too — old factory buildings turned into lively spaces full of art and design, and an entire village where thousands of painters work side by side, covering every surface in vivid colour.

Shenzhen also knows how to have fun. Imagine visiting the Eiffel Tower and the Egyptian Pyramids in a single afternoon, or cycling along a breezy bay while birds migrate overhead. This city never does anything small!

Shenzhen Puzzle Set

City illustration + map puzzle, shipped to your door.

Available in 110, 252, 520 and 1,014 pcs

From $44.99

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Quick fact

Just 40 years ago Shenzhen was a tiny fishing village; today it is one of China's most modern tech cities and is often called the 'Silicon Valley of Hardware.'

Fun fact

Shenzhen grew so incredibly fast that it went from a population of around 30,000 in 1979 to over 17 million today — that is one of the fastest city growths in human history!

Landmarks

Window of the World

This amazing theme park has miniature versions of over 130 world landmarks, so you can visit the Eiffel Tower and the Pyramids all in one afternoon.

Shenzhen Bay Park

This long, breezy waterfront park stretches along the bay and is a favourite spot to cycle, fly kites, and watch flocks of migrating birds.

OCT Loft Creative Culture Park

Old factory warehouses have been transformed into a buzzing hub of art galleries, quirky cafés, and cool design studios.

Dafen Oil Painting Village

In this extraordinary village, thousands of artists paint reproductions of famous artworks side by side, filling every wall and doorway with colour.

Ping'an Finance Centre

One of the tallest buildings in the world, this glittering supertall skyscraper towers over Shenzhen's futuristic skyline like a giant crystal spike.

Play

Puzzle

2 puzzles: City and Map — switch with the toolbar buttons.

Drag pieces from the tray onto the board.

Stuck? Toggle Ghost hint for a 5-second overlay.

Best played full screen — click to expand.

Levels 1–3 are free for everyone — no account needed.

Levels 4–6 require a free account — log in or sign up.

Your puzzle history and scores are saved to your account.

Quiz

Name the landmarks of Shenzhen, put each one on the map, then spot the picture that came from somewhere else. Thirteen questions, no timer and no lives.

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