Guide to Shenzhen, China

Shenzhen is the one of the most populous and richest cities in China. It is situated in Guangdong, on the Hong Kong border around 40km from Hong Kong central and 100km south of Guangzhou. Shenzhen is on the UNESCO List of Creative Cities.

Top reasons to visit Shenzhen

Shenzhen has many theme parks, of which Window of the World is especially popular with Chinese and international tourists alike.

Main areas of Shenzhen

Fujian District

one of six districts

Sights - SEG Plaza, SHENZHEN Cultural Centre

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Top Attractions in Shenzhen

• Theme Parks - Window of the World, Splendid China and Chinese Folk Culture Village, Happy Valley Theme Park, Minsk World - former Soviet aircraft carrier, OCT East
• Lianhua Mountain Park
• Fairy Lake Botanical Gardens
• Shenzhen Garden and Flower Exposition Centre
• Mangrove National Park
• Hutong Mountain National Park
• Yangtai Mountain Forest Park
• Shiyan Lake Hot Spring Resort Park
• Safari Park Shenzhen
• Sea World Shekou China
• Temples - Hong Fa Buddhist Temple, Chiwan Tin Hai Temple
• Tomb of the Young Song Emperor
• Xin’an (Nantou) Ancient City
• Dapeng Acient Fort
• Beaches - Ping Chau, Dameisha Beach, Jun Sha Wan Beach

Shopping in Shenzhen

Shenzhen has an amazing range of shopping opportunities, starting with Lo Wu Commercial City, MixC Shopping Mall, Hua Qiang Bei (especially for electronics), Jusco, KingGlory Plaza, Shekhou, Coco Park and Shu Hing Square.

Eating in Shenzhen

Overseas Chinese Town is famous for it’s numerous dining opportunities, as well as Shekhou, and Hua Qiang Bei.

Recommended restaurants are Laurel Restaurant, OCT Contemporary Art Terminal and Loft Area, Grand Prince, Belle Epoque, Summer Tea House, Noodle King, Milano Italian Restaurant, Mevlana Turkish Restaurant, The Kitchen Futian and The Spaghetti House.

Nightlife and Entertainment in Shenzhen

China’s Tsing Tao is a popular beer, as is Shenzhen’s own Kingway beer.

• Coffee - Pleasant Caffe, Champs Bar and Grill
• Bars - Xpats, Soho, Ren Jean Du Hui, 3D, McCawley’s, Jordan’s Bar and Restaurant, Coko Bar, Ren Jean Du Hui In Club
• Craft Beer/Brewery - Fool Heaven, Bionic Brewery
• Clubs - Viva Club, V Bar, True Color, Pepper Club
• Live Music - Terrace, Base Bar
• Museums - He Xiangning Art Museum, Shenzhen Museum, Shenzhen Art Museum
• Art galleries - Dafen Oil Painting Village, OCT Art and Design Gallery, Guan Shaun Yue Art Gallery
• Theatre and Performance Arts - Shenzhen Concert Hall, Poly Theatre, Grand Theatre
• Cinema - Sun City Plaza Cinema

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