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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.”

As well as casual restaurants and fine dining, Shenzhen is famous for its “Eat Streets”. These are agglomerations of cheap and cheerful restaurants serving food from all over China.

Bagua First Road Eat Street (八卦一路美食街, map), Bagua First Rd, Futian 福田区八卦一路 (Metro: Yuanling 园岭, take exit A and turn left). This was Shenzhen’s first Eat Street. Food was originally Cantonese brought by homesick Hong Kong factory owners. It’s now a smallish Eat Street compared to some of the others. Cantonese food is still good here but you can get food from all over China. Snake is excellent in season (October to January) here.

Chegongmiao Eat Street (车公庙美食街), Terra Industrial Zone, Futian District 福田区泰然工业区 (车公庙地铁站 Metro: Chegongmiao, take exit C, D, or F). A particularly large eat street, with good Sichuan, Hunan and Taiwanese food. There is also a good if unauthentic Macau style restaurant.

Shenzhen has many theme parks, which are popular with Chinese tourists. Reactions of Western visitors vary widely, from enjoying them immensely to finding them amazingly tacky. Most of these are operated by Overseas Chinese Town (OCT, 华侨城, Huáqiáochéng).

The best beaches are in eastern Shenzhen. The popular Dameisha and Xiaomeisha beaches are crowded and dirty, so go past them to the more peaceful beaches further east.

Huaqiangbei (华强北, Huáqiángběi, map) shopping area, centered around the street of the same name (华强北路, Huáqiángběi Lù), is the absolute epicenter of the world’s electronics industry. The shopping area is easy to reach by subway, with three stations along the pedestrian street: Huaqiang North Station (华强北站), Huaqiang Road Station (华强路站), and Huaxin Station (华新站).

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.

 

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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: TransportationTips 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.

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Useful websites.

Links to additional resources with useful information for planning your trip.

VISAS & IMMIGRATION.

The documents you are to prepare before submission of visa application. Guidelines for Visa Applications. Visa Service Center.

chinahighlights.com

China Highlights is one of the best China tour companies. The website has a lot of useful information about China.

Baidu Maps.

It is one of the most popular digital mapping services in China. Public transportation directions for major cities in China.

China Culture is an official website of the Chinese government that provides information on Chinese culture and arts. It offers articles, videos, and images on topics such as history, literature, calligraphy, painting, and folk customs.

chinahighlights.com – is one of the best China tour companies that specializes in customized and creative China tours.

China Daily is an English-language newspaper that provides news and information about China, including cultural events, tourism, and travel advice.

Food

China Sichuan Food: This website is dedicated to Sichuan cuisine.

The Woks of Life is a food blog run by a family of Chinese-American foodies. They share recipes and stories about Chinese cuisine, as well as tips on cooking and entertaining.

Omnivore’s Cookbook is a food blog that offers a mix of Chinese and other Asian recipes.

China Daily is an English-language newspaper that offers coverage of Chinese food culture. Its food section features articles on regional cuisine, restaurant reviews, and culinary events.

Migrationology is a travel and food blog run by food blogger and YouTuber, Mark Wiens. He has a section on his website dedicated to Chinese food and street food, where he shares his experiences and recommendations.

Eating Asia is a blog run by food and travel writers, Robyn Eckhardt and David Hagerman. They specialize in documenting food and culture throughout Asia, including China.