Swimming is one of the best forms of exercise out there, working out all the major muscle groups and burning calories fast. And not only is it the best choice for toning muscles and/or losing weight, but the immersion in water is also believed to help ... Read More>>
There are some national pastimes that are so particular to their country of origin that no one born outside of its borders ever thought about playing it. Not many non-Americans (and to a lesser extent Japanese and South Koreans) will ever hold a ... Read More>>
For those of you who have been in Shenzhen over the festive period, the chances are that you have partaken in a little overindulgence in the good things in life; especially rich food and booze. However, now that both new years eve celebrations are ... Read More>>
Unless you’re Chinese is absolutely fabulous, then reading books in Mandarin or Cantonese can be a long, tiring task as opposed to the pleasure it’s supposed to provide. But English speaking bookworms are not completely lost in China. In fact, thanks to ... Read More>>
Often you may stumble upon a great restaurant and bar, love the food but hate the atmosphere. Conversely, you may hate the food but love the bar. With new bar/restaurant combo venues opening up across the city at an overwhelming rate, how are you to know ... Read More>>
If you are new to Shenzhen or are a permanent resident, searching for good quality consumer electronics can be a daunting task. Although Shenzhen and its environs can justifiably be considered one of the electronic manufacturing centres of the world, ... Read More>>
When you think of Shenzhen, how many tourist attractions can you conjure up in your head, or do you simply envision Shenzhen as a place completely given over to manufacturing and money-making? Shenzhen is a city that has been developing at an unparalleled ... Read More>>
Despite an ever increasing range of beers available in Shenzhen in recent years, the best brews are still those found in expat bars. Here’s a run-down of the best beer bars, taking into account choice and quality. Read More>>
As China’s 3rd largest city, Shenzhen is full of congestion, pollution, and… greenery? Perhaps a bit surprising, but city planners have made a serious effort to cultivate gardens and other green spaces amid the skyscrapers that Shenzhen is better known ... Read More>>
The Shenzhen music scene gets more exciting every year, with new live houses, festivals, and local bands shaking up the city. Here is an updated list of the best live music in Shenzhen: Read More>>
It is summertime, and no time is better in Shenzhen than now for al fresco dining. There are two primary spots where expats like to go to eat, drink and relax outside – Coco Park and Shekou’s Sea World – but that doesn’t mean we can forget the OCT ... Read More>>
Indian cuisine: it’s one of the most diverse you are likely to find anywhere. Over the last few years, Shenzhen has become home to more and more good-quality Indian restaurants. Whether you like searingly hot lamb vindaloos, or mild fragrant kormas; ... Read More>>
In spite of its coastal location and proximity to Hong Kong, Shenzhen does not exactly have a reputation for being a bastion of cultural enlightenment. A big reason for this is that many of Shenzhen’s residents are immigrants from other, poorer provinces ... Read More>>
Though the true origins of the hamburger are somewhat ambiguous, one fact is very clear: burgers have taken the world by storm since they made their first appearance sometime in the 19th century, China being no exception. Though burgers can be found in ... Read More>>
I don’t know about you but hearing the words “credit crunch’ or “financial crisis” or anything related to the dismal world economy, has started to sound like an old, irritating screech in the depths of my worn-out ear drums. So it was much to my ... Read More>>
If all work and no play is getting you down, check out these weekly events in Shenzhen. We've mapped out your perfect week of Shenzhen fun, stopping at events at different bars all around the city. Read More>>
Up Market Shops<br /> Louhu has always been a major shopping district for people from Hong Kong. A lot of up market shops are concentrated there, many of them ... Read More>>
Chinese Folk Culture Village<br /> China's best tourist attractions are spread out across the country. So how can you pick which one to go to? You don't have to make a tough decision, just head to the Chinese Folk Culture Village near Shenzhen. Here ... Read More>>
As hot and humid as it may be in the summer, Shenzhen has too much to offer outdoors for you to rationalize sitting around watching pirated DVDs in an air-conditioned apartment. So get off the couch and try one of these day or overnight trips in and around ... Read More>>
Most people enjoy dining with a view every now and again; how about a view from the 99th floor? In the skyscraper city of Shenzhen, stratospheric dining is well within your reach, if you can stomach the sky-high price tags. Here we recommend four ... Read More>>
Just like Beijing’s 798 Art District or Shanghai’s Moganshan Lu, Shenzhen too has an art district of its own. Housed in a closed down factory area from the 1980s and occupying an expanse of 120,000 square metres, 22 Art District is a gathering point for ... Read More>>
Close to the now defunct border crossing between Bao'an and Nanshan Districts lies a part of Shenzhen that, were it not tucked discreetly out of the way, would stick out like a sore thumb. Amongst Shenzhen's glitzy high rise buildings and ... Read More>>
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>>