Top Rated Attractions in Shenzhen

The Take Out Comedy Club is the first full-time comedy club in Hong Kong and provides an alternative mode of entertainment in a city that is populated with numerous bars, clubs and restaurants. The Take Out Comedy Club is the brainchild of former New Yorker Jami Gong, and offers shows in English and Cantonese by several local comedians. Featured showstoppers include the Karma Komdians, who are a band of Hong Kong-born Indian comedians, and the People's Liberation Improv, which is Hong Kong's largest performing improvised comedy troupe. The club periodically also features international stars like Paul Ogata, who was voted San Francisco's funniest comedian in 2007. -Anjeeta Nayar

Shenzhen Universiade Center is a stunning sports center that shot to fame because of the part it played in the 2011 Summer Universiade. The main stadium of the center boasts of a seating capacity of more than 60,000 and it is usually used for soccer matches. There is a well-paved track around the soccer field which is a venue for many athletic competitions. The roof of the main stadium is quite iconic; it is studded with sharp cubes that when illuminated, resemble a stunning crown from afar. In addition to the stadium, Shenzhen Universiade Center has a gigantic swimming hall. There are also several other smaller halls on site and the center is home to a gymnasium too.

Horseracing has been the most popular spectator sport in Hong Kong since 1846, and it is one of the few legal gambling activities within the territory. The race season runs from September to June, and races at Happy Valley are usually held on Wednesday evenings, with extra races sometimes held on Sundays and public holidays. For a comfortable way to see the races, there is a horse race tour organized by the Hong Kong Tourist Association. Racing is also held at Shatin Race Track. The racing season usually runs through most of the year, during which matches are held on Wednesdays beginning at 7p. Check website for more details.

The Fringe Club, a performing art group, consists of talented young artists, giving brilliant shows in four regular theaters. The performance includes comedy, live music, drama, musical and more. The most famous theater, which is more like a nightclub, is located at Central in the historic house of Old Dairy Farm, with amazing local bands and singers playing jazz music at night. Decent drinks and refreshments are served as well. The ambiance is friendly and casual so visitors can spend a relaxing night there with friends or meet new friends. It is a great entertainment venue!

The Grand Theatre- Hong Kong Cultural Centre is the venue used at this magnificent cultural center for hosting concerts, opera, theater shows, musicals, dance shows and ballet on a large scale. The plush red seats and the glossy wood of the stage and paneling gives this auditorium a majestic feel which is only supported by the marvelous productions. For people who would like to see the show but don't understand the language, special infra red technology is available to interpret and project the dialogues in as many as five different languages. For a true taste of Hong Kong's rich cultural scene, a visit here is a must.

This cinema complex has one of the largest auditoriums in Hong Kong. Excellent seating gives good views of the screen from any location. There are two screens, playing blockbusters from the English-speaking world that can be enjoyed in the comfort of the plush seats. The refreshments counter is top-class, offering a range of drinks, snacks, and a candy bar that is every child’s heaven and every parent’s nightmare!