Published: 15:41, September 2, 2025
Harry Potter nighttime forest adventure to make China debut in Shenzhen on Oct 1
By Wang Zhan
The photo of "Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience," an immersive outdoor adventure, is shared on the WeChat public account of Shenzhen municipal government’s tourism bureau. (文旅深圳@WECHAT)

The popular "Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience," an immersive nighttime outdoor adventure that has toured the US and Europe, will make its China debut on Oct 1. The opening coincides with the National Day holiday.

Set to take place on the Niuhushui outdoor trail in Shenzhen’s Longhua district, the experience uses special lighting and displays to bring to life the magical creatures and beloved characters from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films.

At the end of the trail, visitors can explore a themed village offering film-inspired food, drinks, and merchandise.

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The photo of "Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience," an immersive outdoor adventure, is shared on the WeChat public account of Shenzhen municipal government’s tourism bureau. (文旅深圳@WECHAT)
The photo of "Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience," an immersive outdoor adventure, is shared on the WeChat public account of Shenzhen municipal government’s tourism bureau. (文旅深圳@WECHAT)
The photo of "Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience," an immersive outdoor adventure, is shared on the WeChat public account of Shenzhen municipal government’s tourism bureau. (文旅深圳@WECHAT)

Tickets are priced at 238 yuan per adult and will go on sale starting Sept 9 via a dedicated WeChat mini-program. An early bird fare of 218 yuan will be available for the first three days of sales, from Sept 9 to 11.

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How to access the ticketing link

The screenshot is taken from the WeChat mini-program for booking tickets to "Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience" in Shenzhen. (哈利·波特禁忌森林之旅@WECHAT)

1.  Follow the WeChat public account of Shenzhen’s tourism bureau (文旅深圳).

2.  Message "Harry Potter" in Chinese (哈利波特).

3.  The automated response will contain the link. Please note the interface is in Chinese.

 

This article is translated by China Daily from the original report in Chinese as published on the WeChat public account of Shenzhen municipal government’s tourism bureau.