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Must-See: Ping’an Finance Center & the 541m Freesky Observation Deck

In: Attractions & Things to do, Explore Shenzhen, Must See

Tagged: futian, mtr: GouWuGongYuan, skyscrapers

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 →

Upperhills Futian – Upmarket Shopping, Dining, & Leisure

In: Plazas & Malls, Shopping

Tagged: berksha, futian, imax, lego, mtr: Lianhuacun, Sony

Upperhills is a fresh new upmarket development in Shenzhen offering shopping, dining, leisure, and accommodation. It’s no small development either with a staggering 895,000 sqm of ground floor area in use, yes, it’s huge and that makes it larger than MixC Luohu which is quite interesting. An amazing feature of Upperhills is its location, yes it’s awkward to get to if your Maserati is broken and you have to take the metro, as you’ll also need to utilize your legs for a good 15-minute stroll from exit C of Lianhua station. BUT, nestled between three of Shenzhen’s nicest parks makes this an almost welcomed escape from theRead More →

Central Walk Shopping Mall

In: Plazas & Malls

Tagged: futian, mtr: huizhanzhongxin, starbucks, UNIQLO

The mall is conveniently located right at the Convention and Exhibition Center Metro station (huizhanzhongxin) in Futian and features three levels of shopping, entertainment, and dining. L1: UNIQLO, cosmetics, shoes, handbag, boutique accessories, ladies clothing, gentleman suits, business casual, fine jewelry and watches, fashion accessories, business supplies UG: boutique pregnancy clothes, children’s clothing, toys, ladies clothing, beauty SPA, video games G: girls casual, fashion accessories, youth leisurewear, sportswear, outdoor products, cosmetics, beauty care products Central Walk Mall also features a large Carrefour Supermarket which has some imported foods. There’s also a couple of bars which are popular including xpats. There is a great Vietnamese cafe hereRead More →

Wongtee Plaza

In: Plazas & Malls

Tagged: Anteprima, ASICS, Basic House, cinema, Coscia, Diesel, futian, G2000, Gaga, H&M, Lavazza, Microsoft, mtr: huizhanzhongxin, Sephora, starbucks, Teenie Weenie, Timberland, Vero Moda

Located directly across from the Shenzhen Convention center, Wongtee Plaza is actually in the magical center line that runs from Linhuashan Park, where the statue of Deng Xiaoping stands, through the library, the government offices, and the convention center. Wongtee Plaza is built on an area of 42,000 sqm and it’s six floors will give it a total space of over 100,000 sqm. It’s another addition to Futian districts growing number of shopping malls. Retail stores include Timberland, ASICS, Microsoft, H&M, Sephora, Anteprima, Diesel, Coscia, Vero Moda, Basic House, Teenie Weenie, G2000 to name some. On B1 level you’ll find lots of casual eateries, aRead More →

InTown Plaza Futian

In: Plazas & Malls

Tagged: Aix Aroma cafe, Cafe DeCoral, costa coffee, Dairy Queen, Dazzle, fashion, futian, Lily, Marisfrolg, mtr: huizhanzhongxin, PSALTER, South Beauty, Subway, Vino

Located in the Excellence Century Center, the newly opened InTown Plaza offers 5 floors of food and fashion. The mall has Love as it’s central theme and is conveniently located near Shenzhen’s Convention and Exhibition Center. For fashion, brand names include Vino, Dazzle, Marisfrolg, Lily, PSALTER, Oasis and many more. For dining, and snacking, the mall features well-known names including Cafe DeCoral, Subway, Dairy Queen, Costa Coffee, Aix Aroma cafe, South Beauty and more. There’s also a supermarket featuring many imported foods from USA, Australia, Japan etc., the Smart Lifestyle Specialty Store. The Excellence Century Center has a total floor area: 466,000 square meters. CommercialRead More →

Where to buy English Language books in Shenzhen

In: Shopping

Tagged: book city, books, english, futian, nanshan

Ran out of good reads? Looking for a good book to escape the innumerable number of frustrations that living abroad can dish out? Well, heading over to Hong Kong is one option, but just before you submit yourself to border crossing blues here’s a couple of places to check out in SZ. Shenzhen Book City CBD store (Futian) (深圳书城中心店) First stop is the massive Shenzhen Central Book Mall and library located at Futian right at Childrens Palace metro station. Best bet is to head upstairs to Eon Bookstore (Shenzhen Yiwen Book IMP&EXP.Co.) where you can find rows of imported books of many genres. It’s the best range I haveRead More →

Citic City Plaza Shenzhen

In: Plazas & Malls

Tagged: Bally, Burberry, cartier, Cerruti, ck, Ermenegildo Zegna, fashion, fendi, futian, H&M, Hugo Boss, jusco, louis vuitton, luxury, mtr: science museum, New London Look, Polo Ralph Lauren, starbucks, Swarovski, Versace

If you have been to Holiday Plaza, MixC, KK Mall and Coco Park you be starting to think that Shenzhenians have a real penchant for luxury brands. You may well be right, particularly when you add Citic City Plaza to that list. Citic City Plaza, located in Futian, has 6 levels comprising of fashion boutiques, jewelry, food on the lower ground level; B1 level for fitness sports; Ground floor features international boutiques, Bar Street, Star Plaza; level two and three feature International Shops; on level there’s high-end restaurants; on level five and six features beauty, fitness, and high-end restaurants. Inside the same building, there isRead More →