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• City of Shenzhen | 深圳市.
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One of the most populous and richest cities in China, Shenzhen (map) is in *Guangdong Province on the Hong Kong border about 100 km south of Guangzhou.
In the era of tea clippers, both Guangdong and its capital Guangzhou were often referred to on maps and in spoken English as Canton. Other versions no longer used include Kwangtung. The food and language of the area are still known as Cantonese.
Shenzhen has been growing like crazy since the 1980s. The city has become a center for international trade and manufacturing, leading many to call it the “Silicon Valley of China”. Other draws for visitors include an array of amusement parks as well as extensive, scenic mountains for hiking.
⇒ Also сheck оut мore info: Shenzhen – City Intro and Travel Guide (chinahighlights.com)
People, even long time Shenzhen residents, will confidently tell you that “Shenzhen has no history”. Historic sites are concentrated in Nanshan and the eastern parts of the city. Eastern Shenzhen also has several well-preserved traditional Hakka villages.
*Center (Futian, map / Luohu, map) – this is the main area that most visitors to Shenzhen experience, with its humongous electronics markets, fashionable residents, and border crossings to Hong Kong.
*Nanshan (map) – The trendy district and arguably the cultural center of Shenzhen. It’s a happening place—international artist communities, multiple amusement parks, and a handful of historic sites.
Somewhat ignored by international travellers, Shenzhen is a popular destination for Chinese domestic tourists who have been attracted by its famous theme parks, but as the city has developed and become richer they are increasingly drawn by Shenzhen’s famous architecture, shopping, bars, restaurants and active art scene.
Shenzhen has a prominent nightlife culture, with most of the activity centered in the entertainment complexes of COCO Park (map) and Shekou, with the former being referred by the South China Morning Post (SCMP) as “Shenzhen’s answer to Lan Kwai Fong.”
The best time to visit Shenzhen is October to December when the weather is pleasantly cool. Shenzhen has a sub-tropical climate with incredibly high humidity combined with soaring temperatures in the summer. For many, this is a season to avoid. The long intense summer also coincides with the typhoon season from June to October.
• Public transport.
Information about all types of public transport.
Shenzhen Metro (深圳地铁) is the most convenient and easy-to-understand method of transport in Shenzhen.
BAOLAU.com – transportation network in Asia includes flights, trains, buses and ferries.
The most common direction-finding app used by the Chinese themselves is Baidu Maps, though it is only available in Chinese. Amap is effectively the Citymapper for the whole of China.
⇒ Also сheck оut мore info: Transportation • Tips for Your China Train Trip (chinahighlights.com)
BUS: A coach or bus in rural China is a different experience. City buses vary from city to city. However, if you can understand the bus routes then they are cheap and go almost everywhere.
TRAIN: For most travellers, the fastest (but not the cheapest) way to get to Shenzhen from Hong Kong is by high-speed rail, which goes from Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Station (map) to Shenzhen’s centrally located Futian station. Train travel is the main method of long-distance transportation for the Chinese, with an extensive network of routes covering most of the country. >> seat61.com (*Rail travel in China)
AIRPORT: Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport is the closest airport to Shenzhen. The main international gateways to mainland China are Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport, Beijing Daxing International Airport), Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport).
WATERWAYS: Most services land at the ferry terminal at Shekou. The Shekou Ferry Terminal is connected by subway and bus services to the rest of Shenzhen. There is further information available online ⇒ cksp.com.hk.
Exploring the Future Tech City – Shenzhen Futian District.
Futian is home to many well-known domestic and international companies and high-tech firms, such as Huawei, Tencent, and Foxconn. These companies have not only brought economic prosperity but also injected strong impetus into the technological innovation and development of Futian. Additionally, Futian has many cultural, artistic, and entertainment facilities, such as the Shenzhen Concert Hall, OCT Bay, and Window of the World, providing a rich and diverse living experience for residents and tourists.
In summary, Futian District is a vibrant, innovative, and opportunistic city, attracting people from all over the world to explore and develop.
⇒ video source: Colorful World / youtube.com /
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