In: Attractions & Things to do, Explore Shenzhen, Must See
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At 592.5 meters tall, the Ping’an Finance Tower (PAFC – 平安国际金融中心) is a new must-see on a trip to Shenzhen. Located in Futian CBD near to Coco Park, the new megatall skyscraper takes over as the city’s tallest building from KK100 which stood at 443.8m. Originally designed as a 660-meter-high Ping An Financial Center, the final height was reduced to under 600 meters above sea level due to the hight limits for aviation safety. Phase 2 which is the second tower at 290 meters is expected to be completed this year while the main tower has begun leasing and trial operation with the observation deckRead More →

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It could be Shenzhen’s best-kept secret, while well-known for its trade and commerce, the city also holds some of China’s top beaches and what may one day become one of the country’s top coastal tourism destinations. Shenzhen’s Dapeng Peninsula offers a nature escape difficult to find elsewhere including beaches, ancient architecture, geopark, and more. Dapeng Peninsula faces Daya Bay to the east and borders Huizhou to the west, Dapeng Bay to the west, and the South China Sea to the south. The large area offers 18 large and small beaches with the highlights of those listed further below. Some are popular with surfers, paddle boarders andRead More →

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Once an industrial area, OCT Loft has been transformed into a base for creatives with many artists in residence located in this very hip leafy peaceful space. Along with galleries and artists at work you’ll find a large array of restaurants, cafes, coffee shops and even a few bars. It’s not uncommon to catch live music here and twice a month, on the first and third weekend there is T Street Creative Market where you connect with local artists and even buy their works. If you want to escape the hustle, bustle, non-stop noise of the city, then this is the easy go-to place. SetRead More →

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Coming to Shenzhen? Whether to live or for a short trip, these are the top must-see attractions, shopping destinations, and things to do when visiting Shenzhen. I’ll break them up into categories starting with nature and then, history, theme parks, shopping, look-outs, and finish up with Arts & Culture. Nature   At first glance, Shenzhen seems to be not much more than a modern metropolis, but a short metro/bus ride can take you to see the many amazing natural attractions it also offers. Here are five highlights Lychee Park (荔枝公园) – Address: 1001 Hongling Mid Road, Futian District  深圳福田区红岭中路1001号 Shenzhen Xianhu Fairy Lake Botanical Garden (仙湖植物园) –Read More →

In: Attractions & Things to do, Must See, Plazas & Malls
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OCT Harbour (originally OCT Bay) is fast becoming one of Shenzhen’s top destinations for leisure, dining, and shopping. Actually, I think it probably has the potential to build a reputation well beyond Shenzhen considering the level of investment. It’s also on my list of must-see places on a Shenzhen trip. OCT Bay is located in Nanshan District of Shenzhen close to the well-known Window of the World theme park and the several other attractions that feature in this area which include Happy Valley, Splendid China, and Holiday Plaza. The OCT Bay development covers a staggering 1.25million sqm and features a large shopping mall, a lake, a beach,Read More →

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Even if you are not interested in luxury brand shopping, the MixC mall is a must visit destination on a Shenzhen Shopping trip. This massive mega-mall features Shenzhen’s largest movie cinema, an Olympic standard Ice Skating rink, cafes, food courts, fine dining and more. It’s Shenzhen’s largest shopping mall, and possibly the most luxurious, also featuring luxury residential apartments at Park Lane Manor and a Grand Hyatt Hotel. The shopping mall takes up 6 floors and spreads across three blocks featuring brand names such as Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Cartier, and Gucci just to mention some. It also features a RéEL Modern Life Department Store for ladies displayingRead More →

In: Markets, Must See
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Luohu Commercial City (罗湖商业城) is one of Shenzhen’s most well-known shopping locations due to its location, size and it’s diverse range of goods on offer. It’s located at the Luohu Border, directly across from the Shenzhen Railway Station, and features 5 floors packed with independent retailers selling a diverse mix of goods. Here you can find men’s, women’s and children’s fashion, electronics, toys, curios, watches, jewelry, craft and much more. The place has a reputation for replica goods, or copy goods if you like, and there have been many crackdowns to stamp out copy goods which included brand name bags, watches, shirts and fashion accessories. This is a marketRead More →