Shenzhen has surpassed Beijing, Guangzhou and Hong Kong in terms of population density, with 15 million people living on the city’s 1,991 square kilometres (or 7785 people per square kilometre), according to the city’s land department. In ... Read More>>
The Shajing branch of Wal-Mart located in Bao’an District in Shenzhen opened for business on October 31. Read More>>
Recently, Shenzhen's Luohu District court has presided over an unusual rape case involving a 16-year-old boy and a 13-year-old girl who fell in love and decided to live together. Although both families have not sought any official punishment for sexual ... Read More>>
According to reports, plans are in place to construct a 42-kilometer underwater express rail connecting Shenzhen Airport and Hong Kong Airport. According to the preliminary plan, there will be four stops on the rail – two in each city. A total of 50 ... Read More>>
Shenzhen Children's Park has resumed business and children in the city can now opt to go to the park for bumper car rides again. Children's Park is located in Luohu district in Shenzhen. Admission to the park is free but amusement rides cost separately. ... Read More>>
According to the Dongguan Public Security Bureau, 12 people were taken into custody for their role in the incident that occurred outside of the Chuanqi Nightclub on January 9th, which led to the accidental shooting of an innocent bystander. A police unit at ... Read More>>
A Futian woman had her case dismissed by the court as she attempted to sue Apple in claiming that the preloaded apps had invaded her privacy. Read More>>
The high-speed train service between Shenzhen and Jinan, in Shandong province, is expected to start at the end of this year. Read More>>
Shenzhen Metro Line 4 (Longhua Line) is projected to begin trial operations on June 16th. It will only take about 35 minutes from Futian Station to Qinghu Station. Trains will depart at intervals of eight minutes during the trial phase. Shenzhen Metro Line ... Read More>>
Calling all fashionistas in Shenzhen: Topshop has opened its first official store in China in Shenzhen! The hugely popular UK fashion store opened at King Glory Plaza on May 8. Fei Space’s Ray Lee, who brought the Topshop and Topman brand to China, ... Read More>>
On Dec 23rd, the Shenzhen Development and Reform Committee disclosed that the policy for the Shenzhen City Metro fare will adopt a mileage fragmentation valuation system. The formula is “fare cost = base price + mileage cost” (which will ... Read More>>
The ‘Happy New Year’ Shopping Festival will be held in Shenzhen between December 28 and January 6 at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center. Read More>>
The high-speed rail connecting Shenzhen to Qingyuan was officially opened on May 4th. Trains depart from Shenzhen North Station and take approximately one hour to reach Qingyuan. Three trains will operate daily: trains G6002, G6010 and G6018 depart from ... Read More>>
On May 2nd, local traffic police caught a Brazilian man riding a motorcycle to Dameisha in Shenzhen without a license. The man now faces 15 days in detention as well as a fine of 1,000 RMB. The man, who identified himself as “Lincoln”, has been ... Read More>>
What symbol do you think best represents the city of Shenzhen? On March 24th, the Shenzhen Municipal Government announced that they will invite people from all over the world to contribute symbols of Shenzhen. These “symbols” should represent ... Read More>>
Shenzhen Link City Underground Shopping Mall, the largest subway shopping area in China, officially opened June 28 in Shenzhen. The shopping zone is also the first underground commercial space to link two subway stations together. The shopping area covers ... Read More>>
At the moment, more than 1,000 people in Shenzhen are still waiting to take the driver’s license test three years after signing up for it. In total, this means that there are 600,000 people waiting to take the test. Read More>>
A new mall with the biggest H&M in south China, the Huarun 1234space, is set to open near Dongmen Street in Shenzhen on October 31. Read More>>
In a move that will make those of us in other cities very jealous, Shenzhen’s metro authorities will introduce free Wifi on three on its lines by the end of April. Lines 1,2 and 5 will be the lucky ones to feature this great new initiative. Read More>>
Construction of a mother port for international cruise liners will begin in the third quarter of this year in Shekou, Shenzhen. After it is completed, the port will serve as home to cruise liners with a capacity of up to 150,000 tons. According to the ... Read More>>
Passengers using the subway on Shenzhen’s discount card (for example the student one) need to pay attention to a change in ticketing, four stations will implement channels for those traveling on discount cards. Read More>>
On August 5th, the longest seaside park in Shenzhen, Shenzhen Bay Park, officially opened to the public. The 13-km long-coastline park is sure to become an ideal place for sightseeing, sports, expeditions and amusement. It extends from the Futian Mangrove ... Read More>>
Always wanted to cycle around Shenzhen’s Nanshan but never wanted to cycle over there? Well we are about to make your day. Read More>>
Those who get coffee or frappuccino cravings at crazy hours will be happy to hear that the Starbucks branch in Shenzhen’s KK Mall is open 24 hours since June 17. Read More>>