Castlemap

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Castles near Shenzhen

21 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre — every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.

The closest is Kat Hing Wai, 12 km south of the city centre; the most famous is Fortaleza do Monte — #1,768 of 8,134 worldwide — 65 km south-west. The oldest dated site in the circle is Tung Chung Fort, founded c. 1150.

Every one of them stands in China — the country page shows the full national picture.

Within 25 km of Shenzhen

Day trips: 25–60 km

Farther afield: 60–100 km

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q15174.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Shenzhen?

The Castlemap atlas maps 21 landmarks (1 castle · 15 fortresses · 1 palace & château · 4 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Shenzhen, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Shenzhen?

Kat Hing Wai, a castle 12 km south of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Shenzhen?

Fortaleza do Monte, ranked #1,768 of 8,134 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 65 km south-west from Shenzhen.

What is the oldest castle near Shenzhen?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Tung Chung Fort, founded c. 1150 — 32 km south. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Hong Kong (32 km) · Zhuhai (58 km) · Zhongshan (72 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.