Shenzhen was one of the first Chinese cities open to the outside world, due in large part to its proximity to Hong Kong. More than just a developing metropolis, Shenzhen is considered a shopping haven to domestic and international travelers and even Hong ... Read More>>
Dongmen Commercial Pedestrian Street 东门商业步行街 Huaqiang Bei (North Huaqiang)Commercial Area 华强北商业区 Nanshan Commercial Area 南山商圈 Shennan Zhong Commercial Area 深南中商圈 Renmin Nan Commercial Area 人民南商圈 Sino-British Street 中英街 ... Read More>>
Roast Suckling Pig (Cuipi Ruzhu) 脆皮乳猪 Roast suckling pig belongs to Cantonese cuisine and is very popular in Shenzhen. The chef prepares it by first skewering a small piglet, and then .... Read More>>
For many, Guangdong is the place for food. Such a bold statement comes from the fact that Shenzhen, as a relatively new city, has embraced all types of cuisine from China and throughout the world. Cantonese cuisine, also known as Yue Cai, dominates the ... Read More>>
Visitors arriving by car should expect the police to request identification. For foreigners this means, provide a passport and make sure all your paperwork is in order (including a current Chinese visa). This is not limited to foreign visitors since Chinese ... Read More>>
Many think of Shenzhen as a shopper's paradise, attracting visitors from mainland China and Hong Kong, Macau and the rest of the world alike. As a modern financial and commercial metropolis, Shenzhen does not offer much in terms of sites and culture, but ... Read More>>
Bordering Hong Kong and Macau, Shenzhen is located in southern Guangdong province on the eastern shore of the Pearl River Delta where the rivers Zhujiang and Sanjiaozhou converge to drain into the South China Sea. In the 1980s Vice Premier Deng Xiaoping ... Read More>>
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is located about 32 kilometers away from the city center. Currently, there are a total of 120 routes with domestic services to Beijing (3 hrs), Shanghai (2 hrs), Xi'an (2 ... Read More>>
The city of Shenzhen is easily reached from inland China via two major railways: the Beijing-Kowloon Railway and the Kowloon-Canton Railway. Both railways bisect Shenzhen to connect inland cities to Shenzhen, and Hong Kong. The high-speed train from ... Read More>>
There are several bus stations in Shenzhen including the Shenzhen Long-Distance Bus Station, Luohu Bus Station, Futian Bus Station, Nanshan Bus Station, Shekou Bus Station and Donghu Bus Station. Routes are available to almost every province in south China, ... Read More>>
The Shenzhen Metro opened in 2004. Currently there are five metro lines: the Luobao Line (formerly line 1), the Shekou Line (formerly line 2), the Longgang Line (formerly line 3), the Longhua Line (formerly line 4) and the Huanzhong Line (formerly line 5) ... Read More>>
Hiring a self-drive car in China requires a Chinese driver's license and resident's permit. Most foreign visitors cannot meet this requirement, but fortunately, hiring a car with driver is a far cheaper proposition that would be in the West. Read More>>
Sightseeing Bus Stops Line 1: Nantou Checkpoint Main Station, Nantou, Technopark. Dachong, Baishizhou, Window of World, He Ningxiang Gallery, Kanka Group, Zhuzilin, Shenhang Building, Shenzhen Special Zone Press Tower, Investment Building, Gangsha, ... Read More>>
China Country Code Number: 0086 Beijing City Code Number: 010 Emergency & Most Commonly Used Police: 110 Telephone Repair: 112 Local Directory Assistance: 114 International Long-distance Register: 115 National Long-distance Operator: 116 Time Inquiry: ... Read More>>
• GDP: RMB 1.1 trillion (2011) • Per Capita Disposable Income of Urban Residents: RMB 36,300 (2011) • Economic Growth Rate: 10% (2011) • Resident Population: 10.35 million (2010) • Unemployment Rate: 2.2% (2011) • Enrollment ... Read More>>