With Temple Street Market, Wan Chai Market, and Golden Arcade, Hong Kong is an internationally renowned shopping destination. Yet shopping-savvy Hong Kongers are quick to give three reasons why they pass up these markets and cross the boarder into Shenzhen ... Read More>>
In the ultra-modern district of Futian near downtown Shenzhen, there exists an overlooked area called Shuiwei. Decades ago this tiny area was just a simple village that stood very close to the border with Hong Kong. Today many people pass by it on their way ... Read More>>
Tired of the crowded streets? Stroll on over to Fashion Time (Feng Sheng Ting 丰盛町) in Futian to take your fun underground. This commercial pedestrian street features more than 500 shops, including a variety of dining, shopping and entertainment options ... Read More>>
South China’s boomtown has much to offer in the way of food, though why not hit the streets and blend with the locals barbecue style? From bustling beaches to pretty parks, we take a look at the best barbecue areas in Shenzhen. Read More>>
Located in southern Guangdong Province, the city of Shenzhen has 14 million people and encompasses 1952.84 square kilometres (1213.44 miles), many of which are filled with either factories or high-rise apartment buildings. The first-timer in China might ... Read More>>
In terms of hot beverages, China was exclusively associated with tea culture for a long time. However, though still an avid tea-drinking nation, Chinese people certainly have begun to wake up and smell the coffee in recent years. Not so long ago finding ... Read More>>
Looking for a way to kick back and start the New Year in Shenzhen off right? Imagine dipping into a nearby bubbling hot spring, or gathering around a barbeque pit with friends, or relaxing at a resort, or a sunny day on the golf course. Here are five ... Read More>>
Over the last 18 months or so, there has been a veritable bloom of ‘new’ bars, pubs and clubs in Shenzhen. These new nightlife spots suit a wide spectrum of tastes and budgets, from Chinese-owned lavish clubs to dives popular with expats. No longer is ... Read More>>
If you’re looking for an escape for the city, or just a relaxing weekend of pampering, look no further. After five years of closed doors renovation, Xili Lake Resort (深圳西丽湖度假村), the first resort to be built following the reform and opening up of ... Read More>>
Shenzhen may be an economic miracle, but its natural beauty leaves a lot to be desired. In terms of beaches you have almost no choices at all, with either the overcrowded and plain dirty Dameisha, or the remote difficult-to-get-to Xiaomeisha being your only ... Read More>>
The cocktail: long-derided in the West as the drink of wimps; the supposed tipple of choice for metro-sexual males and, of course, the ubiquitous whistle-wetter of women everywhere. But attitudes towards cocktails in Shenzhen are different. Perhaps it’s ... Read More>>
If you’re headed to Shenzhen any time from May through October, the hot and humid weather is surely going to make you thirsty. Luckily for us, Shenzhen offers several fun and unique outdoor establishments for enjoying adult beverages. And if you’re coming ... Read More>>
With Sea World undergoing a massive remodeling project, many foreigners in Shenzhen are looking for trendy, delicious Western restaurants that don’t feature the constant din of construction work. Luckily there’s a little-known street within walking ... Read More>>
Summer is the perfect season to call up a friend and head outdoors for a BBQ and picnic. No tools? No problem. Buy them from your local supermarket or rent right from local BBQ sites. You can buy meal ingredients at the sites too, but to ensure sanitation ... Read More>>
Not far from the urban sprawl of Shenzhen lie some of South China’s most beautiful stretches of accessible coastline. Several of Shenzhen’s most popular beaches are found along the Dapeng Peninsula. Whether you want to have a weekend beach party with your ... Read More>>
For many, the thought of the unassuming sandwich or the subdued salad might not immediately inspire pangs of hunger. However, with the onset of the blisteringly hot weather in Shenzhen, salads and sandwiches are a fantastic dining option that won’t bloat. ... Read More>>
From the Olympics in 2008 to this year’s World Expo in Shanghai, it seems that China will continue to find ways to display its present and past (5,000 years of history, if that is not already ingrained in your brain) to the world. Another example of ... Read More>>
Shenzhen has never had much of a music scene. Sure, the occasional artist will make a flying visit here and there, but Guangzhou and Hong Kong bleed Shenzhen of the majority of the talent. What we do have in the SEZ however are a huge number of house bands ... Read More>>
This city can get a little hot during the baking sun of the summer months, and with a population of millions well into double figures, everyone in this city will be feeling the heat. So what to do? Aside from the more down-to-earth activities of buying a ... Read More>>
After leaving Shenzhen City, we drove for one hour before reaching Damei Sha. Mandarin City East, covers nearly nine square meters and is a special place where those looking to escape the city go on holiday. Read More>>
With the Mid-Autumn Festival just around the corner, pretty much the entire Chinese population is gearing up for fun family reunions, delicious homemade food and, of course, the consumption of lots (and lots) of mooncakes. Although for most of us expats ... Read More>>
Shenzhen is known as the melting pot of China, where people from all over the country come to make a living. In the past decade, as the city has grown at an exponential rate and as more luxury hotels have opened, buffets have also gone upscale. Social ... Read More>>
Take some time off from the thriving special economic zone with a weekend trip to an island getaway only 2 hours from Shenzhen. Enjoy fishing, swimming and various beach activities at Xunliao Bay. Read More>>
A telepathy trick: first, find a Hong Kong native. Second, ask them to word-associate your next phrase. Third, declaim "Shenzhen!" in a slightly hysterical voice. Fourth, amaze (and unsettle) them by already having the words ‘shopping' and ‘fake'... Read More>>