Astronomical observations

The “Horizons: The Evolution of Astronomical Observations” exhibition running until Sept. 12 tells the story of the development of humans observing the sky. Visitors can admire the 100-gram lunar soil, more than 40 antique telescopes, reproductions of armillary spheres, as well as items from modern space exploration.

Booking: WeChat account “iszbwg”

Venue: Shenzhen Museum (of History and Folk Culture), Futian District (福田区深圳博物馆历史民俗馆)

Metro: Line 2 or 4 to Civic Center Station (市民中心站), Exit B

Animal Night

Shenzhen Safari Park is holding the Animal Night event on weekend nights throughout this summer. Visitors can see how animals, like tigers, kangaroos, leopards, fennec foxes and flamingos, behave at night and understand them more through staffers’ introduction. At 7:45 p.m., an actress will play a mermaid in a shark pool for eight minutes.

Hours: 6:30-9 p.m., weekends

Tickets: 59.9 yuan (valid until Aug. 29)

Booking: WeChat account “szzoo0928”

Venue: Shenzhen Safari Park, Nanshan District (南山区深圳野生动物园)

Metro: Line 7 to Xili Lake Station (西丽湖站), Exit B

Nantou Ancient Town

Two streets inside the 1,700-year-old Nantou Ancient Town have been renovated with historical, art and design exhibitions, as well as restaurants and gift shops.

Venue: Nantou Ancient Town, Nanshan District (南山区南头古城)

Metro: Line 1 to Taoyuan Station (桃园站), Exit B

Sea World exhibitions

“The Mythical Animals in the Forbidden City: A Multimedia Exhibition of ‘Album of Beasts’” (55 yuan), running until Oct. 15, integrates ancient Chinese animal study, classic mythology and aesthetic art by digitizing 25 ancient fabled beasts into multimedia installations, making it possible for visitors to immerse themselves in a world of ancient Chinese creatures. Argentine conceptual artist Leandro Erlich has brought his 12 installations (or lighthearted games) for visitors to play with at “The Confines of the Great Void” (128 yuan) running until Nov. 7. You may find people hanging on the facade of a building or fully clothed people walk in a swimming pool. And “Values of Design: China in the Making” (68 yuan) is Design Society’s permanent exhibition exploring the growing field of Chinese design.

Venue: Sea World Culture and Arts Center, Nanshan District (南山区海上世界文化艺术中心)

Metro: Line 2 to Sea World Station (海上世界站), Exit A

(SD News)