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Shenzhen Danaoke Mountain

Shenzhen Longhua District Government / Longhua, Shenzhen, China

The steep geology of Danaoke Mountain underlies a wild landscape. Ancient forests and ecologies provide a range of natural environments to explore. Nature provides the back drop for a diverse range of planned active eco-adventures. The 500 hectare park is designed to be the hiking and mountain biking mecca of Shenzhen. Whether conquering the highest peak, playing sport or taking a relaxing walk along the Nuizuizi Reservoir floating board walk there is something for everyone to enjoy.

At the heart of the park lies the Danaoke Mountain Base containing the Mountain Base Hub, Park Ranger Headquarters, Sports Park and Urban Park. Offering a range of playground and recreation facilities in an urban setting, the hub is a vibrant home for an eclectic mix of activities and cultural events. At night restaurants, cafés, bars and shops provide a hive of activity and events. Buildings utilise pioneering sustainability techniques including solar glass and passive ventilation. A site wide WSUD system collects all urban runoff for bio-filtration and reuse in the buildings and landscape irrigation demonstrating Sponge City principles.

Site Area

 504 ha

Services
  • Competition
  • Ecology
  • Environmental Analysis + Statistics
  • Furniture and Signage
  • Landscape Master Plan
  • Open Space
  • Park
  • Public Realm Planning and Design
  • Recreation
  • Regeneration
  • Sports Grounds
  • Streetscape
  • Tourism
  • Urban Design Framework
  • Water Sensitive Urban Design [WSUD]
  • Stormwater Harvesting and Reuse
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Two isometric architectural renderings showcase buildings integrated into the lush, green landscape of Danaoke Mountain near Shenzhen. Paths wind through trees and grassy areas. The buildings have angular, modern designs with flat rooftops that blend seamlessly with the environment.
Two architectural renderings showcase a landscape design. The left image features a pool with surrounding greenery and a pavilion, set against the backdrop of Danaoke Mountain. The right image displays a garden with pathways, a bridge over a pond, and a building seamlessly integrated into the natural setting of Shenzhen.
A digital rendering of a modern, multi-level hillside cable car station at Danaoke Mountain in Shenzhen, with gondolas traveling along the cable line. The structure features a glass roof, platform areas, and surrounding greenery. Underground parking is visible, and passengers are seen boarding the gondolas.
A digital rendering of Danaoke Mountain showcases a modern glass building perched atop the hill, connected to Shenzhen below by a sleek cable car system. The lush green foliage blankets the slope, with cable cars gliding smoothly on wires supported by sturdy towers.
A cross-sectional diagram of an outdoor sports complex in Shenzhen featuring a soccer field on the top level, multiple trees, and floodlights. Beneath the field, there's a lower level showcasing parking spaces and locker rooms. The area is surrounded by greenery with Danaoke Mountain in the backdrop and ample lighting.
Aerial view of Shenzhen's sprawling urban landscape featuring high-rise buildings, multiple sports fields, lush greenery, and a cable car system. The scene also includes a well-maintained road and trees spread across the area, with Danaoke Mountain majestically rising in the background.
Set against the lush, green slopes of Danaoke Mountain, this modern architectural complex in Shenzhen features three angled buildings with glass and stone facades. In front of the buildings, a serene pond adorned with lily pads complements the surrounding greenery as people stroll through the landscaped area.
A scenic view at dusk shows the lush, green forest of Danaoke Mountain. A modern zipline runs across the sky, with individuals suspended and gliding through the air. In the background, two contemporary glass buildings grace a hill in Shenzhen, alongside a gondola lift line with people riding.
An aerial view of a large campus in Shenzhen reveals multiple buildings, parking areas, and sports fields. The campus is nestled among green, wooded areas near the scenic Danaoke Mountain and is adjacent to a river. A highway runs parallel to the river, cutting through the forested landscape.
A tranquil scene featuring a misty river with a pedestrian bridge and birdwatching tower on the left, nestled near Danaoke Mountain. The bridge connects a lush, tree-covered hill on the right. Birds are flying above the river, and a heron stands in the foreground near the riverbank.
A busy highway runs through two tunnel entrances surrounded by the lush green hills of Danaoke Mountain. Birds are flying above the hills, and to the right, a cyclist travels along a scenic path. The sky is partly cloudy, creating a serene backdrop to the bustling traffic below in Shenzhen.
A scenic view shows a modern cable car gliding above lush green trees, with several birds flying nearby. In the background, the bustling city of Shenzhen and its numerous high-rise buildings emerge under a cloudy sky, framed by a distant mountain range.
An aerial view of a large bridge spanning over a lush green valley with a winding river below. The landscape includes dense forested hills and the distant Danaoke Mountain under a partly cloudy sky. A flock of birds is seen flying, with one bird prominently in the foreground, near Shenzhen's outskirts.
A detailed map illustrates a mountainous region near Shenzhen with several hiking trails and peaks marked, including Devil's Peak, Summit Peak, Lin Faushan Peak, and Danaoke Mountain. Various trails are color-coded, and surrounding roads, buildings, and vegetation are also highlighted.

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