From meteorites to Monet: Shenzhen’s new museums draw Hongkongers beyond dining

Hong Kong residents are increasingly traveling to Shenzhen for cultural tourism, shifting their spending habits beyond dining. This trend is fueled by Shenzhen's recent unveiling of ambitious, large-scale cultural facilities. Among these new attractions is the Shenzhen Natural History Museum, which features extensive exhibits on Earth's evolution, including dinosaur fossils and meteorites. Other cultural offerings, such as French Impressionist masterpieces, are also drawing visitors. For example, Raymond Leung and his friends planned a weekend trip to visit the newly opened museum and its meteorite exhibits. These new museums are attracting Hongkongers to Shenzhen on weekends for cultural experiences.