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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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For shopping, Shenzhen Raffles City has a total of 107 fashion brands, including sports and leisure, fashion accessories, fashion accessories and luggage, spread across five floors. 26 lifestyle brands, including home life, electronics, digital photography, hairdressing, home appliances, bookstores, dental and other formats; 50 unique restaurant brands, including the popular network of coffee shops, snacks, and mainstream cuisines such as Starbucks and Pacific Coffee. The first and second-floor feature international and boutique fashion brands, including CK’s Jeans, LONDON, Adidas Originals, MC.CHOICE, G-STAR RAW, ATATHA, PANDORE, NEW LOOK, GUESS, UNIQLO, JNBY, Vero Moda, and more than 20 brands. The third-floor is mainly home living categories andRead More →

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Opened in late 2013, it’s the largest Rainbow department store in Shenzhen, featuring a cinema, restaurants, cafes, and shopping. It’s convenient to get to, just go to Xixiang Metro station and you are right there. For relaxing there’s a Cafe Bene (from South Korea) and Starbucks plus a cinema. For eating there’s also McDonald’s, Burger King, sushi, pizza, hot pot, Sichuan food, Taiwan desert and more. For shopping, there are lots of mid-range clothing stores including Springfield plus soon to open Uni QLO. Address: Xixiang Ave & Xinhu Road, Bao’an, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China – 宝安区西乡大道与新湖路交汇处(近地铁西乡站) Map Location inc. nearby hotels   Also see: The Top HotelsRead More →

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Located in the prestigious Mangrove Bay area of Nanshan, Kingkey Banner Center provides nearby residents with 120,000 sqm of shopping, leisure and dining. The center features a Rainbow Department Store, a Fundoland and Teletubbies for kids, a Suning store for electronics, and lots of fashion stores. For dining, there’s a small Shanghai cuisine restaurant, sushi and noodle restaurants, Ajisen Ramen, McDonald’s, Croissants De France, Mr & Mrs Asyh, Pizza Hut, KFC, Dunkin’ Donuts and once you’ve eaten at all of those you’ll probably want a coffee, try Starbucks or Costa Coffee. There’s also a Pacific cinema here, so you can eat, shop, gulp down someRead More →

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Located in Shekou, a sub-district of Nanshan, Garden City Center features a floor area of 70,000 sqm and around 100 or so shops costing of fashion, dining, and entertainment. There’s an MCL cinema here plus a gym. Lots of ladies fashion, beauty care and the like. For dining, there’s McDonalds, KFC, Kung Fu, Ajisen Ramen and at the other end of the building, there’s a RBT cafe and popular sushi restaurant. There is also a large Walmart store which features groceries and homewares. There’s also a Starbucks if you’re looking for a comfortable chair and free WIFI. There’s also a large Decathlon store located hereRead More →

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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 →

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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 →