Window of the World Shenzhen — 130 World Landmarks, a 108 m Eiffel Tower & Night Shows 2026

Q: How much is a ticket to Window of the World Shenzhen?

An adult ticket is around ¥220 per person (~฿1,100 / roughly $30 USD) in high season, with reduced rates for children and seniors. An evening ticket — valid from about 6 pm — costs noticeably less than a full-day ticket. Booking ahead through Klook usually gets a better price than the gate and lets you scan a QR code instead of queuing at the ticket machines. Check the current price before you go, as it varies by season and holiday.

Q: How do I get to Window of the World by metro?

The easiest way is the Shenzhen Metro. Take Line 1 (Luobao Line) or Line 2 to Window of the World station (世界之窗) and use Exit J or C — the park entrance is less than a minute's walk away. The station sits in the heart of the OCT district in Nanshan and connects directly to Futian Station and the rest of Shenzhen.

Q: Can you actually go up the Eiffel Tower replica?

Yes. The Eiffel Tower replica is about 108 metres tall (roughly a 1:3 scale of the original) and has a lift to viewing levels at around 50 and 100 metres. From the top you get a panorama of the whole park and Shenzhen's surrounding skyline of high-rises. It is the most photographed feature in the park, especially when the lights come on after dark.

What it is

Around the world in one afternoon

Picture this: you walk out of a metro station and there is an Eiffel Tower standing in front of you. A little further on are the Egyptian pyramids; turn left and you reach a white Taj Mahal; keep going and you hit a Roman Colosseum — all inside the same fence, in the middle of a technology megacity. This is Window of the World, or 世界之窗, a park that shrinks the entire planet into something you can walk around in an afternoon.

Window of the World opened in 1994 in the OCT (Overseas Chinese Town) district of Nanshan. It gathers more than 130 famous world landmarks as replicas at various scales — 1:1, 1:5, even 1:15 — divided into eight zones by region: World Square, Asia, the Americas, Africa, Oceania, Europe, a sculpture garden, and an International Street lined with food from around the world.

The star of the show is the 108-metre Eiffel Tower replica (roughly 1:3 of the original), which has a lift that genuinely takes you up for a panorama of the park — and it is this tower that has become a postcard image of Shenzhen. Be honest with yourself about what the park is: kitschy, photogenic fun that is great for photos, and especially good for families and anyone who loves taking pictures.

Window of the World Shenzhen — the 108-metre Eiffel Tower replica rising above the miniature world-landmarks park — The 108-metre Eiffel Tower replica — Window of the World's signature, and you can ride up it for the view

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Entry

~¥220 (~฿1,100)

Adult, high season · evening ticket cheaper

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Hours

9.30 am – 9.30 pm

Evening tickets valid from ~6 pm

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Metro

Window of the World

Lines 1/2 · Exit J or C, right outside

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Eiffel Tower

108 metres tall

Lift to viewing decks at ~50 & ~100 m

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Landmarks

130+ · 8 zones

Pyramids, Taj Mahal, Colosseum, Angkor Wat

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Time needed

Half a day (3–5 hr)

Large park, lots of walking — wear comfy shoes

Highlights

5 things not to miss at Window of the World

From the Eiffel Tower to the night fireworks — what visitors talk about most.

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The 108-metre Eiffel Tower

EIFFEL TOWER · ~1:3 scale · climbable

The park's centrepiece, visible from almost everywhere. A lift takes you up to viewing levels at roughly 50 and 100 metres, where you can see the whole park laid out below and Shenzhen's high-rise skyline beyond. After dark the tower is lit up beautifully — it is the single most photographed spot in the park.
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World Square & the European landmarks

WORLD SQUARE · the park's central plaza

A wide central plaza packed with European replicas — the Roman Colosseum, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Arc de Triomphe, the Parthenon and a mocked-up European square. In the evening a 3D projection-mapping show plays across the building facades. It is the most rewarding spot for photos.
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Pyramids, the Taj Mahal & the Asia–Africa zone

ASIA & AFRICA ZONE

The Egyptian pyramids and Sphinx, a white Taj Mahal, Cambodia's Angkor Wat and a string of Asian temples, all arranged so you can walk and photograph them in sequence. Some are scaled down, others built nearly full-size. Kids love this section — it really does feel like crossing continents.
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The evening cultural parade

CULTURAL PARADE · late afternoon / evening

A parade of national costumes and performances from around the world moves down the park's central street — bold colours, dancers and decorated floats. Many visitors say it is the highlight that makes staying into the evening worthwhile. Check the day's parade times at the entrance, as the schedule shifts with the season.
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The Arc de Triomphe fireworks show

ARC DE TRIOMPHE FIREWORKS · around 9 pm

The day closes with fireworks and a light display over the replica Arc de Triomphe, around 9 pm (selected days / seasonal). Before that, the Eiffel Tower lights switch on around 7 pm — arrive mid-afternoon and you can catch both in one evening. Check the day's show schedule on the board at the entrance.

Plan it well

When to go and how to do it — catch soft light and night lights both

🕓 Come mid-afternoon, stay into the evening

The smartest plan is to enter the park between 3 and 4 pm — walk the landmarks while the sun is softening and the heat eases off, go up the Eiffel Tower for sunset, wait for the tower lights to come on around 7 pm, watch the cultural parade, and finish with the fireworks. One ticket buys you both the daytime views and the night lights.

In summer (June–September), avoid the midday hours: Shenzhen is hot and humid, and the park has very little shade. Bring an umbrella, water and comfortable shoes — there really is a lot of walking.

🎟️ Tickets and booking

An adult ticket is around ¥220 (~฿1,100) in high season, with reduced rates for children and seniors. If you only want the lights and evening show, look for an evening ticket valid from about 6 pm, which costs noticeably less than a full-day pass. Booking ahead through Klook usually beats the gate price and lets you scan a QR code straight in, instead of queuing at the ticket machines.

Tip: Book your ticket through Klook in advance — the price is usually better than the gate, and you skip the ticket-machine queue. Check Window of the World tickets on Klook →

Shenzhen high-rise skyline at night — the technology megacity surrounding Window of the World — Shenzhen after dark — the technology megacity and Hong Kong gateway that surrounds the OCT district

📸 Pair it with the rest of OCT

The best thing about Window of the World is that it sits in the heart of the OCT district, which is full of attractions. A few minutes' walk away is Splendid China & the Folk Culture Village, a miniatures park of China's icons with daily ethnic-minority shows; next door is Happy Valley, a full-day amusement park; and OCT-LOFT, an old factory zone turned art-and-café district.

With half a day, Window of the World alone is plenty. With a full day, pair it with Splendid China in the morning and Window of the World in the afternoon and evening — a neat way to cover the OCT cluster in one go.

Getting there

How to reach Window of the World

The handy part: the metro station shares its name with the park, and you step out less than a minute from the gate.

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Metro Line 1 (Luobao)

Window of the World station (世界之窗)

Exit J or C, straight to the gate — the most direct route, connecting to Futian Station and the whole city

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Metro Line 2 (Shekou)

Window of the World station (世界之窗)

Same station — convenient if coming from the Shekou / Sea World side

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Taxi / DiDi

~20–30 min from central Futian

Hail a DiDi via the app, pay with Alipay/WeChat — handy for a small group

Timing tip: If you are flying in from abroad and have just one day in Shenzhen, Window of the World fits the afternoon–evening slot perfectly because the metro drops you at the gate. Spend the morning at Shenzhen Bay Park or up the Ping An Finance Centre observation deck for a view over the city first.

Where to stay

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Nanshan/OCT near the park, or Futian CBD with metro links across the whole city.

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Frequently asked

FAQ · Window of the World practical

How much is a ticket to Window of the World Shenzhen?

An adult ticket is around ¥220 per person (~฿1,100 / roughly $30 USD) in high season, with reduced rates for children and seniors. An evening ticket — valid from about 6 pm — costs noticeably less than a full-day ticket. Booking ahead through Klook usually gets a better price than the gate and lets you scan a QR code instead of queuing at the ticket machines. Check the current price before you go, as it varies by season and holiday.

When should I visit Window of the World, and how long does it take?

The best plan is mid-afternoon into the evening — enter around 3 to 4 pm, walk the park while the sun is low, go up the Eiffel Tower at sunset, watch the tower lights switch on around 7 pm, catch the cultural parade, and finish with the Arc de Triomphe fireworks around 9 pm. Allow about half a day (3–5 hours): the park is large and involves a lot of walking. In summer, avoid the midday heat, which is intense and humid with little shade.

How do I get to Window of the World by metro?

The easiest way is the Shenzhen Metro. Take Line 1 (Luobao Line) or Line 2 to Window of the World station (世界之窗) and use Exit J or C — the park entrance is less than a minute's walk away. The station sits in the heart of the OCT district in Nanshan and connects directly to Futian Station and the rest of Shenzhen.

Can you actually go up the Eiffel Tower replica?

Yes. The Eiffel Tower replica is about 108 metres tall (roughly a 1:3 scale of the original) and has a lift to viewing levels at around 50 and 100 metres. From the top you get a panorama of the whole park and Shenzhen's surrounding skyline of high-rises. It is the most photographed feature in the park, especially when the lights come on after dark.

Who is Window of the World best for — is it worth it?

It suits families with children, photo lovers and anyone who wants a fun "around the world in a day" atmosphere. Be honest with yourself about what it is: a kitschy, photogenic experience — many of the landmark replicas are scaled down and clearly built for photos rather than authenticity. If you want real architecture, this is not it. But if you are travelling with kids or just want fun pictures beside the Eiffel Tower and an evening show, it earns its ticket price.

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