Shenzhen Travel Guide

 
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Things to Do  

BiJiaShan - BiJia 'Mountain'

BiJiaShan - BiJia 'Mountain', Shenzhen

 Hekima Says:  The name in Chinese implies a mountain, let's call it a mountain'ish' hill range. It's located in a huge park that caters the common entertainment facilities here in China - a lake with boats for physical exercise, playgrounds, small fishing area, small kiosks.... It even... 

Happy Valley

Happy Valley, Shenzhen

 enzhu Says:  It's also at Nanshan Road, cross street from Window of the World and Chinese Culture Village.It's a Disney like place. It has been expanded many times. I didn't visit it recently since I don't like to play those risky games at all. I heard some of my friends they really like... 

Window of the World

Window of the World, Shenzhen

 enzhu Says:  It was also 120RMB for the ticket. It's not cheap but you can see different architectures in one day. There are Eiffel tower, Pyramid, White House, Niagara Fall and even a Manhattan Island! I think it's a good place to see and it may give you many surprise.There should also... 

Chinese Culture Village

Chinese Culture Village, Shenzhen

 enzhu Says:  Please see more photos in my travelogue.The ticket price was 120RMB, it's a little pricy however you will be able to see different types archetectures from different Chinese minorities. They also sing and dance in their traditional dressing. They may even ask you to dance... 

Hotels  

Ritz Carlton Shenzhen

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Hotels  

Best Western FELICITY HOTEL: Shenzhen Friendliest Hotel

Best Western FELICITY HOTEL: Shenzhen Friendliest Hotel, Shenzhen

 Maxiediva Says:  Comfortable beds... but in Shenzhen, you hardly have the time to do anything else in your room except to fall right into bed after a day out! And of course, take a shower! 

Restaurants  

Dafudi Habibi: Maroccan Restaurant

Dafudi Habibi: Maroccan Restaurant, Shenzhen

 youngway Says:  Marocco in China! unbelievable. The food is delicious and the owner spent much effort for the building and the decoration. When you walk in, you totally have the sense of the maroccan style and culture. Live music, a nice bar and a good DJ makes the evening perfect. It has... 

Transportation  

To and from Shekou

To and from Shekou, Shenzhen

 enzhu Says:  Shekou is in the West side of Shenzhen. Since Shenzhen is very long from East to West, so Shekou is really far away from the city center. If you want to go to Shekou from city center, the best way to go is to take a bus K204.There are two kinds of bus 204, one is the regular... 

From Shekou/Nanshan to Hong Kong airport

From Shekou/Nanshan to Hong Kong airport, Shenzhen

 enzhu Says:  Since Shekou/Nanshan is away from Shenzhen, it's not easy to go to Hong Kong via Luohu Custome. There is a better way to go to Hong Kong airport from Shenzhou by ferry. Take ferry at Shekou, as soon as you arrive in Hong Kong port, you can check in with your airline so you... 

Bus

Bus, Shenzhen

 enzhu Says:  Since the taxi is expensive and subway is very limited, you have to use bus in Shenzhen most time.There are adequent bus in Shenzhen also. If you know their route, they can take you to anywhere in the city. There are two kinds of bus, one is the large bus operate by city... 

Subway

Subway, Shenzhen

 enzhu Says:  Shenzhen is building its subway system now. The subway system is new and looks very beautiful though it is still only reaches very limited places. Taxi in Shenzhen is the most expensive in China, the subway is a very good replacement for taxi. 

Map of Shenzhen

Map of Shenzhen, Shenzhen

 ChinaJon Says:  Shenzhen's bus system is the way to get around the city. There are many different companies which offer routes from almost anyplace to almost anyplace. The main street is Middle Shennan Road. The main bus station is at the border crossing / train station at the southern tip:... 

Shopping  

Garden city center: Garden city center

Garden city center: Garden city center, Shenzhen

 enzhu Says:  It's a beautiful shopping plaza next to Shekou Walmart, it has many shopping and lots of good restaurants. 

Tourist Traps  

Money changers who give counterfet yuan

Money changers who give counterfet yuan, Shenzhen

 Tim88 Says:  A good friend who was visiting me in Hong Kong went shopping in Shenzhen on his own. I'm not sure of the entire story as it happened some time back but in essence he paid for an item in yuan then the people gave him back his money and said they wanted different bills for... 

Pick pockets

Pick pockets, Shenzhen

 Tim88 Says:  Pickpockets can operate anytime in Shenzhen. When I traveled there I always used precautions such as a zippered or buttoned pocket or hidden pouch. Only one day and for only one hour did I not. It was a beautiful sunny week day around 11am. We were in a shopping area but not... 

Fake MP4 player

Fake MP4 player, Shenzhen

 alex_thang Says:  Be aware when you buy mp4 player in Lowu Comercial Centre.All the seller will traps you with their fake memory. I have bought 2 gig mp4 player "copy nano", they will connect the player in their notebook, and showed me the properties that is really 2 giga. Then I tried to... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Local seafood market

Local seafood market, Shenzhen

 enzhu Says:  It would be an interesting experience to visit local seafood market. There are all kinds of fish, clams, most of them are still alive. 

building

building, Shenzhen

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The Place

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The People

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 Hiking - Shenzhen, like any other big city in China, is about business, work, etc., that's why I came here. It's just across from Hong Kong, so any other country or location is easily accessible. What I like... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Hi All: I am travelling to shenzhen and guangzhou in 2nd week of October this year for 4/5 days. Would be of great help if... 

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A: Try this hotel in Shenzhen - Shanshui Trends Luohu Hotel. It is quite near Lowu bus station and there's free hotel shuttle bus service frm hotel to Lowu bus station. 

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Top Shenzhen Writers

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The youngest city in China

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 As China is a country with 5000 years history, many Chinese cities also have thousands years history. However Shenzhen, a city with 7 million polulation, has only 20 years history. It was a village...... 

2

Where is Shenzhen?

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 Of course Hong Kong is the most famous city in South China. Did you know that Shenzhen is the border city to Hong Kong. Soon people, not me :-/ will be able to drive from Shenzhen across the bay to...... 

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SUPER SIZE SPAS

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 Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Coach, Rolex... you name it, they got them! And looked as real as the real macoys at 10th of the price. I know it's not good to buy them - what with child labour and all.... 

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Hiking

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 Shenzhen, like any other big city in China, is about business, work, etc., that's why I came here. It's just across from Hong Kong, so any other country or location is easily accessible. What I like... 

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Beatiful Shenzhen

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 Shenzhen is located in south coast of China. This is a beatiful and modern city. The weather here is pleasant. 

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