Shenzhen's hidden beach! Step into the transparent blue of "The Mermaid" at Luzui Villa, breathless to the point of speechlessness

The first time I experienced "breathtaking beauty" by the sea in Shenzhen was at the cliffside of Luzui Villa — on a sunny day, the coastline looks like shattered sapphires, with even the wave crests sparkling with fragments of light. No wonder Stephen Chow chose this spot for the "underwater world" in The Mermaid.

I hesitated about transportation before leaving the city but finally chose to drive myself. Just navigate to "Yangmeikeng." The parking lot charges 30 yuan per day, which isn’t expensive and saves nearly an hour compared to taking the bus, very friendly for those who want more time to take photos. When I arrived at Yangmeikeng, I learned there are four ways to get to Luzui Villa, each offering a completely different kind of joy: taking the sightseeing bus along the coastline, with the sea breeze carrying a salty fragrance through the windows, making you want the driver to stop at every stretch of sea; walking 5 kilometers sounds easy but can be a bit sunny, though you can squat by the rocks anytime to shoot the waves; the most stunning is the speedboat, cutting through waves in 10 minutes, the sea breeze hitting your face is super thrilling, and at 50 yuan per person you can bargain, making it very cost-effective (remember to catch it before 6 PM, or the speedboats stop running).

I sincerely recommend the speedboat! After getting off the dock, walk left; the 10-minute mountain trail is not tiring at all. When you turn the corner and see the "Mermaid Cave," you completely understand the romance in the movie — the deep blue seawater surges in through the cave entrance, sunlight penetrates the water surface, and you can clearly see the stones underwater. Standing on the cliff to take photos, every shot looks cinematic.

If you also like hidden and photogenic beaches, coming here on the weekend is definitely a good choice. Is there anyone like me who can’t help but squat down and shoot the waves for a long time when seeing such beautiful scenery? Feel free to share your beach photography tips in the comments~

Luzui Villa Filming location of The Mermaid

Post by N1ghtsh@d3_Cr1m3s0n | Oct 21, 2025