Enjoy Film Viewing on the Next Level at Shenzhen Cinemas

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Shenzhen Cinemas are favorite stops to take a peek and relax among locals and tourists. The cinemas in Shenzhen are very modern and electronically equipped with the latest in movie theater technology to ensure film viewing to its optimum. Most of the big cinemas in Shenzhen are located inside the major malls in the business district.

To name a few Shenzhen Cinemas, we have the Coastal City Cinema along Wenxin Road in Nantian district is a recommended theather for expats living in Shekou or Nantian. It glows with hip décor designs and widescreens that satisfy every viewing angle. You can reach the cinema within 20 minutes from the Sea World by cab or even if you are coming from the Futian or Louhu district.  The MCL Cinema housed inside the Garden City Centre along Nanhai Boulevard in Nantian District gives you a friendly athmosphere and is a good alternative to the Coastal City Cinema if you want a shorter trip from Shekou and from Sea World.  If you are in Futian, visit the 2nd floor of the Coco Park Centrum along Fuhua 3rd Road, to experience the Broadway Cinema.  The Golden Harvest Theather inside the Mix C is accessible to those residing or visiting Bao’an and Louhu, because the mall is situated in the south end of Bao’an District, traversing Luohu district area. It is apparently the largest cinema in Guangdong, enclosing 12 cinema halls equippped with state of the art digital projectors and surround systems. The downside however is that it is expensive. For those looking for a cheaper cinema in Louhu, you can visit MCL Cinema in Hi Citygate Mall on Tai Ning Road. It is conveniently placed that even newcomers can find it. Most of these cinemas have access to shopping centers and restaurants. You can find out more about these cinemas by visiting their web portals.

Shenzhen Cinemas started operation during the later part of the 1950s. Film production underwent a crucial phase since it came to life during the cultural revolution under the reign of Mao Zedong was still in play. During this time, production of films was slow and limited. Every aspect of film production has to undergo scrutiny by the Chinese government to ensure conformity to the existing laws on “cultural awareness”. Right after the revolution, film producers themselves hungered for recognition and started making films to compete in the international arena. The film industry revved up during 1980-1990, the stories created became more and more aggressive and deviant. Now the Shenzhen cinema stands with an area of 15,000 square meters and houses a shopping centre that delivers international designer brands to the local shopper. The Shenzhen cinema is also the venue for performings arts that presents both traditional and contemporary forms. Almost 50 % of the city’s cultural events are held in the majestic halls and grounds of the cinema. The Shenzhen cinema hall occupies 2,000 square meters, adjacent to it is a mini movie hall with an area of 500 square meters. Projector rooms have been constructed for documentary film viewing. A short stop can be made by the tourists in the restaurants, lounges and inns enclosing the Shenzhen Cinema.

Cinema Shenzhen is one of the growing industries in the city. The expensive, highly efficient, and state-of-the-art designs used in these cinemas, takes film viewing to a different experience. The wide array of cinemas showcasing modern day equipment is one sure attraction for tourists in the city.

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Shenzhen Jinyi Intl. Cinema

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