Beijing to Shenzhen Flights

Shenzhen is a major city in China located on the bank of Pearl River. It is part of the Pearl River Megalopolis bordering Hong Kong to the south, Dongguan to northwest and Huizhou to the northeast. Shenzhen officially became a city in 1979 taking the name of the former county town. It was established as the first major economic zone of China in 1980. Today the cityscape is due to its vibrant economy due to the foreign investment. It is the global hub for technology and has been dubbed as China’s Silicon Valley. It has been ranked as the top 10 cities to visit by some of the leading travel companies. The city has attracted many visitors over the years for shopping, contemporary buildings, and many more things.

Tip: You can get around the city on the train or buses as they are connected to all the major attractions.

Getting There

Shenzhen Baoan International Airport is the airport serving Shenzhen and Guangdong province. It is one of the three largest airports serving the Pearl River Delta. There are quite a few Beijing to Shenzhen flights with nearly 248 direct flights to Shenzhen from Edinburgh every week. The duration of the flight from Beijing to Shenzhen is approximately 3 hours of travel time. The most preferred and popular flight to travel here is Shenzhen Airways and China Southern Airlines.

Tip: Since Shenzhen is one of the major tourist destinations, it will be beneficial to book a flight in advance as rates may go higher.

What to See 

Shenzhen has been awarded by UNESCO as the city of design. You will never have a dull moment when you are in the city. Visit the Meridian View Center that offers a breathtaking view of Shenzhen Hong Kong border it is located in Diwang Mansion city’s tallest building which has the viewing center and a telescope on the 69th floor at the height of 384 meters. Visit the OCT Loft Creative Culture Park which is very creative and innovative and is host to many art galleries, bookstore and many more. Escape to the countryside by hiking the Nanshan mountains and enjoy the beautiful valley. Visit the Sea World which is a state-of-the-art entertainment zone and enjoy lots of activities that it offers. Visit the Shenzhen Museum where you can learn about the city’s history and culture. Make sure that you do not miss out on Window of the world where you will get to see a replica of most of the world-famous attractions. Relax on the Dameisha and Xiaomeisha beaches, they are abundant with reefs, caves, and islands.

Tip: The best time to visit the Meridian View Center is in the evening when you can view the sunset behind the city’s landscape.

Eat & Stay

Shenzhen offers some of the best of all Chinese cuisines including Cantonese, Pekingese, and Sichuan. But lately, there are many European and American restaurants that have come up. Wanghai Road has all kinds of restaurants that you can explore. Yongxin Road is the best place for street foo. Futian is the best area to explore the nightclubs, pubs, and bars.

Nanshan District has some of the best budget hotels, it is also the best area to stay if you are a first-time visitor. Luohu District has the best 5-star and luxury hotels in the city. The other areas to consider and Futian and Dongmen

Shenzhen is considered by many as a shopping paradise. Dongmen is full of pedestrian and is considered as the best shopping destination. Luo Ho shopping complex near the Hong Kong border is another place considered as the shopping hub.

Tip: There are many stores offering tailoring services and will make what you want quickly. Make sure that you check which is good before going. 

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