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Lighthouse Library in Shatoujiao🌊A Half‑Day Trip with Ocean Views in Yantian District

Cheryl Kong | 2026-09-14

If you’re planning a visit to Yantian District, this lighthouse-shaped library is a great place to add to your itinerary. Compared with the extremely popular Dameisha and Xiaomeisha beaches, this area is much quieter, and the air feels noticeably fresher.

📍 Practical Information

Name of the Library:çŻćĄ”ć›ŸäčŠéŠ†ïŒ›Lighthouse Library

Location: æ·±ćœłćž‚ç›ç”°ćŒșæ”·æ™Żè·Żæ”·æ™Żć…Źć›­è§‚æ”·ćčłć°äžœäŸ§ïŒ›East side of the Viewing Platform, Seaview Park, Haijing Road, Yantian District, Shenzhen

Nearest Metro Station: æ”·ć±±ç«™BćŁæ­„èĄŒ800ç±łïŒ›Haishan Station (Line 8), Exit B — about 800 meters on foot

Opening Hours: 12:00–19:00

🏞 Atmosphere & Interior

The moment you step inside, you’ll immediately notice how beautiful and peaceful the space feels:

  • 🔾 A spacious atrium at the top with a large reading table for kids

  • 🔾 Wooden seating booths around the edges, each offering a clear view through the windows

  • 🔾 Multiple floors leading all the way to the top — every corner is thoughtfully designed and poetic

  • 🔾 At the very top, you can enjoy a panoramic ocean view 🌊

  • 🔾 Outside, there’s a cafĂ© nearby where you can read, snack, and enjoy the sea at the same time 💖

It’s a perfect spot for a relaxing weekend or holiday visit with family.

🌿 Nearby Attractions

There are also several places nearby, so you can easily combine the library with a few other stops:

  • đŸ”č Seaside Boardwalk: Right outside the library, you can take a walk along the coast and enjoy the sea breeze.

  • đŸ”č One Mall: Located next door, making it very convenient to find food, drinks, and shopping. The outdoor plaza is also very lively, with vendors and small stalls 🏼

  • đŸ”č Haishan Metro Station: The nearest metro station, making the area relatively easy to reach by subway 🚇

📚Overall Experience

If I had half a day to spend in this area, I would plan my trip like this:

Yantian Seaside Park 🔜 Lighthouse Library 🔜 Seaside Boardwalk 🔜 One Mall 🔜 Metro ride home

I really enjoyed my visit to the Lighthouse Library. It’s not a huge library, but its lighthouse-shaped design, peaceful atmosphere, and beautiful ocean views make it a lovely little place to explore.

The best part is that it’s located right inside Haijing Park in Shatoujiao, Yantian (also known as Yantian Central Park). There’s a long seaside boardwalk where you can enjoy a gentle and peaceful walk along the coast. 🌊

It’s the perfect place to slow down, enjoy the sea breeze, and simply take in the quiet atmosphere.

đŸ§‘â€âš–ïž Final verdict:

Environment ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Atmosphere ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Photo Spots ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ocean Views ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Book Selection ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Overall ⭐⭐⭐⭐œ

First published: May 8th, 2026; Updated: September 14th, 2026

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