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Shenzhen Travel Guide

The poster child of China's economic miracle, Shenzhen in southern Guangdong province transformed itself from a sleepy fishing village to a world-class megacity in less than 40 years. After being designated as one of the country's first Special Economic Zones in 1979, Shenzhen's economy grew over 13,000 times to become the business powerhouse it is today.


Shenzhen sits on the east bank of the Pearl River estuary and borders Hong Kong in the south. The city consists of 9 districts and 1 new area, of which three are most popular with visitors. Futian District is the modern heart of the town or the CBD, where the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center, main government offices, and top 5-star hotels are located; Luohu District has the land border cross to Hong Kong, Shenzhen Railway Station, and major shopping complexes; and Nanshan district is best known for the Shenzhen Hi-Tech Industrial Park and several theme parks.


Many know Shenzhen as China's tech hub or China's Silicon Valley. Home to tech giants such as Tencent and Huawei, Shenzhen is a highly desirable place to do business. The city's business-friendly policies and highly educated labor force attract more Chinese and international companies and start-ups every year. In addition to being the largest electronic product distribution center in China, this futuristic metropolis also has one of the world's top environmentally-friendly transit systems.


In 1979, Shenzhen only had a population of around 20,000, but as of 2020, it is classed as a megacity with over 17 million people. Despite the high population, Shenzhen has won national prizes as a garden city and for its efforts in natural restoration. There are plenty of green spaces, stunning gardens, and nature reserves for people to explore. Top choices include the Mangrove Nature Reserve, Talent Park, Longtan Park, and Fair Lake Botanical Garden.


There are numerous ways to travel to and around Shenzhen. If you are flying, Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) serves the city and the region. There are multiple transfer options between the airport and city center, such as the metro (Metro Line 11 at Airport Station, which is directly linked to the Ground Transport Center), airport express and shuttle bus (around a dozen routes to key locations across the city), and by taxi.


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Window of the World

Window of the World

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4.4/526,144 Reviews
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Shenzhen Happy Valley

Shenzhen Happy Valley

7.9
4.7/529,258 Reviews
"Theme Parks"
Splendid China Folk Village

Splendid China Folk Village

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4.7/514,956 Reviews
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Shenzhen Ping An Financial Center Yunji Sightseeing

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4.9/517,262 Reviews
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OCT EAST

OCT EAST

7.4
4.4/512,467 Reviews
"Resorts"
Dameisha Waterfront Park

Dameisha Waterfront Park

7.1
4.6/51,967 Reviews
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"Seashores"
Shenzhen Safari Park

Shenzhen Safari Park

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4.4/510,669 Reviews
"Zoos"
OH BAY

OH BAY

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4.5/5535 Reviews
"Ferris Wheels"
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Bay Glory Ferries Wheel

6.8
4.6/5694 Reviews
"Ferris Wheels"
Shekou

Shekou

6.4
4.7/5247 Reviews

Where to Stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Shenzhen, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers.
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What to Eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Shenzhen dishes and foodie spots.
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Man Ho Chinese Restaurant

Man Ho Chinese Restaurant

4.8/5148 Reviews
Average price per person: USD62
"Cantonese Cuisine"
Grange Grill at The Westin Shenzhen Nanshan

Grange Grill at The Westin Shenzhen Nanshan

4.8/579 Reviews
Average price per person: USD55
"Western-style"
"Afternoon Tea"
Zhuo Yue Xuan @ Four Seasons Shenzhen

Zhuo Yue Xuan @ Four Seasons Shenzhen

4.7/5139 Reviews
Average price per person: USD77
"Cantonese Cuisine"
The Bay by Chef Fei at Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen

The Bay by Chef Fei at Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen

5.0/58 Reviews
Average price per person: USD145
"Cantonese Cuisine"
The Ritz-Carlton, Shenzhen Xingli Chinese Restaurant

The Ritz-Carlton, Shenzhen Xingli Chinese Restaurant

4.3/513 Reviews
Average price per person: USD49
"Cantonese Cuisine"
Rose Palace

Rose Palace

4.6/5217 Reviews
Average price per person: USD146
"Cantonese Cuisine"
Xin Rong Ji (Ping An Finance Center)

Xin Rong Ji (Ping An Finance Center)

4.7/550 Reviews
Average price per person: USD114
"Jiangzhe Cuisine"
China Lodge

China Lodge

4.7/5115 Reviews
Average price per person: USD82
"Cantonese Cuisine"
"Spectacular Views"
No.6 Garden Hotel·restaurant

No.6 Garden Hotel·restaurant

4.5/57 Reviews
Average price per person: USD22
"Innovative Cuisine"
"Afternoon Tea"
Lan Ting

Lan Ting

4.7/516 Reviews
Average price per person: USD48
"Cantonese Cuisine"
"Spectacular Views"
Man Ho

Man Ho

5.0/512 Reviews
Average price per person: USD103
"Cantonese Cuisine"
"Spectacular Views"
Ensue

Ensue

4.8/5139 Reviews
Average price per person: USD379
"Western-style"
"Spectacular Views"

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