- Window of the World is a theme park with replicas of world landmarks—cheesy but fun.
- Lianhuashan Park offers a great view of the CBD and the Deng Xiaoping statue.
- Huaqiangbei Electronics Market is a paradise for tech geeks—you can build a phone from scratch.
- Shenzhen Bay Park is a long seaside promenade looking at Hong Kong across the water.
- OCT-LOFT is a creative park in an old factory district with cafes and art.
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When to go: Autumn
October-December is pleasant. Summer is very hot and humid.
Spring can be foggy.
- Best: Oct-Dec.
- Summer: Hot/Humid.
- Spring: Wet.
Getting there: Metro
Shenzhen Bao'an (SZX) is a major hub. Metro Line 11 connects to the city.
High-speed train from Hong Kong takes 15 mins (West Kowloon to Futian).
- Metro: Line 11.
- Train: From HK.
- Ferry: From HK Airport.
Where to stay: Futian or Nanshan
Futian is the CBD and central. Nanshan is the tech hub and near parks.
Luohu is older and near the HK border.
- Futian: Central.
- Nanshan: Modern.
- Luohu: Border.
What to see: Tech and Parks
Geek out at Huaqiangbei. Relax in Lianhuashan Park. Visit the Splendid China Folk Village.
See the light show in Futian (Civic Center) at night.
- Huaqiangbei: Electronics.
- Parks: Green city.
- Light Show: Futian.
- OCT: Art.
Food: Migrant City
Shenzhen has food from all over China because everyone is from somewhere else.
Dim Sum (Cantonese) is popular. Coconut Chicken Hotpot is a local favorite.
- Coconut Chicken: Local.
- Dim Sum: Cantonese.
- Spicy: Hunan/Sichuan.
- Seafood: Yantian.
Getting around: Metro
The Metro is extensive and new. Taxis are electric (BYD).
DiDi is the app to use.
- Metro: Fast.
- Taxi: Electric.
- DiDi: App.
Budget: Moderate
Cheaper than Hong Kong, more expensive than inland China.
Electronics are cheap.
- Tech: Cheap.
- Food: Reasonable.
- Hotels: Mid-range.
1 Day in Shenzhen
Morning: Lianhuashan Park for the view. Civic Center.
Lunch: Coconut Chicken.
Afternoon: Huaqiangbei Electronics Market. OCT-LOFT for coffee.
Evening: Light show in Futian or dinner in Nanshan.
- Morning: Views.
- Lunch: Hotpot.
- Afternoon: Tech.
- Evening: Lights.
FAQ
Do I need a visa?
Yes. There is a 5-day Shenzhen SEZ visa available at the border for some nationalities.
Is it just factories?
No! It's incredibly green, with parks, beaches, and mountains.
Payment?
Alipay or WeChat Pay. Cash is rarely used.