Prehistoric Planet: Dinosaur Edition, Shenzhen: Come Face To Face With A Life-Size T. Rex!
The Immersive Dino Show Kids Won't Stop Talking About
Prehistoric Planet: Dinosaur Edition has just opened at BASE Digital Art Center in Shenzhen Bay. Based on the Apple TV+ and BBC Studios series, this immersive show fills a 16-meter-high room with life-size T. rex, pterosaurs and mosasaurs.
It’s an easy day trip from Hong Kong. The show runs about an hour, and kids can sit, lie down or wander while dinosaurs stomp across the walls and floor. Pair it with the David Hockney show in the same hall, and there’s something for everyone.
More Info On Prehistoric Planet Exhibition
The Scoop On Prehistoric Planet: Dinosaur Edition
- On Until May 2027: Runs from Thursday, October 1, 2026, to Sunday, May 30, 2027.
- Life-Size Dinosaurs: T. rex, triceratops, pterosaurs and mosasaurs at 1:1 scale across five giant screens.
- Six Chapters: Deep seas, volcanoes and deserts, plus how dinosaurs evolved into today’s birds.
- Hans Zimmer Score: Original music from the Oscar winner and his team, as heard in the Apple TV+ series.
- Best For Ages 4+: Each session runs about an hour, and every child needs their own ticket.
- Tickets From CNY 58: Early bird child tickets CNY 58, adults CNY 88, or CNY 128 on the day.
- Book Via WeChat: Reserve your time slot through the OUTPUT EXPERIENCE WeChat mini-program.
Little Steps Insider Tips:
- Buy early bird tickets before you cross, since tickets on the day jump to CNY 128.
- Check the narration language when you book (the London version was narrated in English by Damian Lewis).
- Make a full day of it by booking the Hockney show in the same hall, then grab dinner at Shenzhen Bay MixC.
How To Book Tickets On WeChat
- Find the mini-program: Open WeChat, tap Search and type “OUTPUT EXPERIENCE”. Open the result marked Mini Program (小程序).
- Pick your tickets: Choose Prehistoric Planet: Dinosaur Edition and select adult or child tickets. Every child needs their own ticket.
- Add each visitor: Tickets are real-name. Hong Kong residents can use their Home Return Permit (港澳居民来往内地通行证), and everyone else should select passport (护照) as their ID type.
- Pay with WeChat Pay: Link a credit card or top up your wallet before you start.
- Book your time slot: Buying a ticket doesn’t lock in a date. Go back into your order and reserve your session (预约) for the day you’re visiting.
Little Steps Tip: If the mini-program only shows Chinese, take screenshots and run them through Google Translate’s camera mode.
How much are tickets to Prehistoric Planet: Dinosaur Edition in Shenzhen?
Early bird tickets cost CNY 58 for children and CNY 88 for adults, while tickets bought on the day cost CNY 128. Book a time slot through the OUTPUT EXPERIENCE WeChat mini-program before you go, choosing passport as your ID type.
Is Prehistoric Planet: Dinosaur Edition good for kids?
Yes, it’s best for kids aged 4 and up. The show runs about an hour, and children can sit, lie on the floor or walk around as life-size dinosaurs move across the walls and floor. Every child needs a ticket, and the room is dim and loud, so keep younger ones close.
How long is Prehistoric Planet on in Shenzhen?
It runs from Thursday, October 1, 2026, to Sunday, May 30, 2027, at BASE Digital Art Center in Shenzhen Bay MixC. Each show lasts about an hour, and the venue is open daily from 10am-9pm, so it slots easily into a weekend day trip.
What dinosaurs can you see at Prehistoric Planet in Shenzhen?
You’ll come face to face with T. rex, triceratops, pterosaurs and mosasaurs, all at life size. The show’s six chapters travel through deep seas, volcanoes and deserts from 66 million years ago, and explain how dinosaurs are related to the birds we see today.
How do you get to BASE Digital Art Center from Hong Kong?
Cross at Shenzhen Bay Port, then take Metro Line 13 one stop to Houhai and walk about 7 minutes from Exit N to Shenzhen Bay MixC. From the Futian or Luohu checkpoints, the metro takes about 40-45 minutes, changing to Line 11.
Why Little Steps Loves It:
It's the closest your kids will get to standing beside a real T. rex. The scale, the sound and the sheer height of the room turn a dinosaur documentary into something the whole family feels together.
Who It's Perfect For:
Dinosaur-mad kids aged 4 and up, families after a rainy-day Shenzhen plan, grandparents who want an easy outing, and parents who loved the Prehistoric Planet series themselves.
What Else:
Book early bird tickets ahead to save CNY 40 per adult. Tickets are real-name, so choose passport as your ID type. Make it a double bill with David Hockney: Bigger & Closer, which plays in the same hall.
Where To Find It:
- BASE Digital Art Center
- L307, Zone D, Shenzhen Bay MixC, 1218 Haide 1st Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, China
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