Reasons to Visit Nan Ao Island<BR /> Shantou’s Nan Ao Island (汕头南澳岛) is the peak of an undersea mountain dotted with beautiful windmills. The scenery is composed of ... Read More>>

You’d think that with the international vibe of Shenzhen, it would have its own monthly expat rag by now, ala That’s Beijing or That’s Shanghai. Until it does, Lonely Writers and Shenzhen Daily have it covered, with their Living in Shenzhen and Shopping ... Read More>>

During the holidays, whether it’s on the beach or in a dense forest, one can usually always see plenty of colourful tents wherever one goes. Staying outdoors is good for both the body and mind; a place for resting after an intellectually stimulating day. ... Read More>>

Located in Shenzhen's beautiful Dapengwan region, Xiaomeisha takes up just under four square kilometers, and is tucked in between the mountains and the sea. For years, the area has been filled with the laughter and joy of vacationing Shenzheners. In 1998, ... Read More>>

Romas<br /> Romas has a 70% expat cliental base and it is one of the places that expats hear or read about before even setting foot in Shenzhen. It is the longest established Western restaurant in Shekou’s Taizi Square (太子广场) with 8 years in ... Read More>>

Shenzhen is a well known tourist destination within China, and although it is overshadowed by its more affluent neighbour Hong Kong, it is becoming more and more an international destination for tourism and shopping, as well as industry. Thanks to this, ... Read More>>

The annual Festival Croisements (a.k.a. French Cultural Spring) is in full swing in major cities across China, bringing a huge selection of top class music, dance, art and film from the French speaking world to the Chinese Mainland. A celebration of French ... Read More>>

As a city in a state of constant flux, it’s all too easy to fall out of the loop with what’s happening in Shenzhen. From the opening of a new Metro supermarket to “improvement” works in the run-up to the Universiade, here’s a round-up of news that have ... Read More>>