Nanzhong School

Built in 1931, Nanzhong School is one of the first protected historical buildings in Shenzhen and an immovable cultural relic in Pingshan. Its white walls, dark blue tiles, cornices, and carved pillars display a unique blend of Hakka and Southeast Asian architectural styles. The school was originally founded to educate children from two villages and was remarkable for also admitting married women, offering courses in Chinese, mathematics, geography, and physical education.

Nanzhong School. File photo

Renovated in 2018 by Pingshan District, the school now functions as a community library hosting cultural events and painting exhibitions. Viewed from above, the historic building set on a traffic circle resembles a tropical island in the urban sea.

If time permits, you can walk west along Lantian Road for 20 minutes to visit Shenzhen Technology University (深圳技术大学).

Add: Intersection of Shangyang Road and Lantian Road, Pingshan District (坪山区上洋路和兰田路交汇处)

Metro: Line 16 to Tianxin Station (田心站), Exit B, then take a taxi