Living in SZ | A tour of cultural landmarks in Pingshan District

For many people, Pingshan District is synonymous with BYD, a world leading new energy vehicle maker. But today’s Pingshan has more to offer, especially for cultural enthusiasts, making it a perfect weekend getaway from the urban hustle and bustle.

The Pingshan Culture Center is a must-see for first-time visitors. The center is a cluster of various cultural facilities, which exhibit a consistent architectural style when viewed from a distance. Each building has its own distinct features upon a closer look.

Pingshan Exhibition Gallery 

At the heart of the cultural cluster in the Pingshan Exhibition Gallery, located next to Pingshan Art Museum. It is currently hosting several exhibitions that could easily take half a day.

One highlight of Pingshan Exhibition Gallery is the digital Pompeii exhibition. Photo from official WeChat account "深圳圈子"

One hightlight is the digital Pompeii exhibition, designed and organized by Gedeon Programmes and the Réunion des musées nationaux (RMN) – Grand Palais, in collaboration with the Archaeological Park of Pompeii on the first day of the gallery. This immersive experience transports visitors into the heart of the archaeological site of Pompeii, featuring an array of large-format image projections and 3-D reconstructions to provide a spectacular and impressive showcase of Pompeii. The prosperous ancient Mediterranean city was frozen in time in 79A.D. when Mount Vesuvius erupted, wiping out its population. Ever since the discovery of its buried ruins, this ancient city under Roman rule has captured the public imagination, as its buried ruins were hidden from view for centuries. 

The VR experience allows users, equipped with a flashlight, to explore the ruins and search for objects that furnished the House of the Pompeii Garden, aiming to reconstruct it in its original state before the catastrophic eruption.

Exhibition details:

Add: 1F

Time: Through March 3

Admission: 39 yuan per person; 69 yuan for two persons

Continuing up to the fourth floor, the “Secrets of the 12 Constellations” exhibition features 12 world renowned print artists, each tasked with designing 12 prints representing the constellations.

A visitor takes photos of exhibits at the“Secrets of the 12 Constellations” exhibition at Pingshan Exhibition Gallery. Photo from official WeChat account "深圳圈子"

Exhibition details:

Time: Through May 23

Admission: 68 yuan per person, and 128 yuan for two persons; 78 yuan for one parent and child, and 128 yuan for two parents and a child

Add: Huide Road, Liuhe Community, Pingshan District

Opening hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Mondays

Metro: Line 14 to Pingshan Central Station (坪山中心站), Exit C

Pingshan Art Museum

A sky corridor in a raw concrete style connects the pathways between Pingshan Exhibition Gallery and Pingshan Art Museum, giving the entire complex a look of a floating concrete structure.

The exterior of Pingshan Art Museum. Photo from official WeChat account "AMPC工作室"

As the afternoon sunlight filters through the gaps, the interplay of light and shadow adds considerable depth to the art museum. At this moment, entering the museum feels like stepping into a "suspended labyrinth of light and shadow."

Opening hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday

Admission: Free, no reservation is required

Pingshan Library

The entire building of Pingshan Library is designed to resemble a book, which is quite intriguing. The library has 10 floors and a total building area of 13,200 square meters with a capacity to accommodate a collection of no less than 1.2 million volumes. The library also includes specialty functional areas such as the Starlight Book House, Children's Picture Book Museum, Public Reading Cultural Experience Hall, Community Study Room, Han Voice Study Room, and Music Library.

Pingshan Library. Photo from official WeChat account "坪山发布"

Opening hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (closed Mondays)

Conference Center

The uniquely shaped conference center stands as one of the landmark buildings of the Pingshan Culture Center, characterized by stark and sleek architectural lines. Its design resembles an open accordion, adding a sense of fluidity and expansiveness to the overall structure.

The Pingshan Culture Center Conference Center. Photo from official WeChat account "ShenzhenLOOK"