Things to do and where to stay in Shenzhen
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Shenzhen is the fastest-growing tech city in China, transformed from a fishing village into a futuristic metropolis on the Hong Kong border in just a few decades. It's packed with skyscrapers, theme parks of every kind, and Huaqiangbei, the largest electronics market in the world.

📱Tech city🎢Plenty of theme parks🏙️New skyscrapers🛒Electronics market🚄Next to Hong Kong
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Why stay in Shenzhen

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Theme parks galore

OCT, Window of the World, and Splendid China combine fun across many themes

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Huaqiangbei

The largest electronics market in the world, where you can find any gadget imaginable

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Futuristic towers

Ping An Tower and the Futian district reflect the city of the future

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Gateway to Hong Kong

Cross the border or take the high-speed train to reach Hong Kong in minutes

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Local dishes to try in Shenzhen

  1. 1🥟

    Cantonese Dim Sum

    Shenzhen has embraced yum cha culture, with dim sum every bit as good as Hong Kong's

    📍 Citywide
  2. 2🦞

    Fresh seafood

    Seafood markets where you pick it fresh and have it cooked Cantonese style

    📍 Yuehai
  3. 3🍲

    Clay Pot Rice

    Rice baked in a clay pot with various toppings, with a fragrant crispy bottom in the Cantonese style

    📍 Citywide
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    Hakka Noodles

    Well-balanced Hakka cuisine, including stuffed tofu and clear noodle soup

    📍 Longgang
  5. 5🌶️

    Hunan & Sichuan Cuisine

    A city that draws people from all over the country, with restaurants from every province

    📍 Citywide
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    Window of the World

    A park of miniature world landmarks, from the Eiffel Tower to the pyramids

    📍 Nanshan
  2. 2🎢

    Happy Valley

    A big amusement park with roller coasters and a water zone

    📍 Nanshan
  3. 3🏯

    Splendid China

    A park of miniature replicas of China's landmarks and ethnic-minority villages

    📍 Nanshan
  4. 4🛒

    Huaqiangbei

    The world's largest electronics market district, tower after tower of it

    📍 Futian
  5. 5🌊

    Dameisha Beach

    A suburban sandy beach for relaxing and swimming close to the city

    📍 Yantian
  6. 6🏙️

    Futian CBD

    A skyscraper business district with Lianhuashan Park for city views

    📍 Futian

Things to do in Shenzhen

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3 Shenzhen hotels our team picked for you

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Crowne Plaza Hotel & Suites Landmark Shenzhen★ 9.3Luxury

Crowne Plaza Hotel & Suites Landmark Shenzhen

📍 Shenzhen⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

#1 5-star · IHG tower on a Luohu landmark corner

From~$91/night
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Sunshine Hotel of Shenzhen (Luohu)★ 9.2Luxury

Sunshine Hotel of Shenzhen (Luohu)

📍 Shenzhen⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

#2 5-star hotel · middle of Luohu

From~$80/night
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Hyatt Place Shenzhen Dongmen★ 9.1Upper-mid

Hyatt Place Shenzhen Dongmen

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#3 4-star hotel · Hyatt brand on Dongmen pedestrian street

From~$80/night
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ZTL Hotel Shenzhen

★ 9.1⭐⭐⭐⭐Upper-mid📍 Shenzhen

#4 4-star hotel · on the Dongmen pedestrian mall

~$46/night
#5

Metropark Hotel Shenzhen (Dongmen)

★ 9.1⭐⭐⭐⭐Upper-mid📍 Shenzhen

#5 All-suite 4-star · kitchen in every room

~$57/night
#6

Colour Inn (Shenzhen Dongmen)

★ 9.0⭐⭐⭐Value📍 Shenzhen

#6 budget 3-star · on Dongmen pedestrian street

~$34/night
#7

Modena by Fraser Shenzhen (Luohu Port)

★ 9.0⭐⭐⭐⭐Upper-mid📍 Shenzhen

#9 serviced apartment · Fraser group, Luohu

~$69/night
#8

Shenzhen Lido Hotel

★ 8.9⭐⭐⭐Value📍 Shenzhen

#8 3-star hotel · renovated 2024 in central Luohu

~$43/night
#9

Kaili Hotel (Guomao)

★ 8.6⭐⭐⭐Value📍 Shenzhen

#7 3-star hotel · Guomao gold-trade district

~$40/night
#10

7 Days Inn Shenzhen Luohu Port Dongmen Old Street

★ 8.6⭐⭐Value📍 Shenzhen

#10 budget hotel · 7 Days Inn chain on Dongmen pedestrian street

~$29/night

🚆 Getting around Shenzhen

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Metro

16 modern lines linking the theme parks, markets, and Hong Kong border crossings

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High-speed rail

Shenzhen North and Futian stations connect to Guangzhou, Hong Kong, and the whole country

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Hong Kong border crossings

The Luohu and Futian crossings let you walk over into Hong Kong easily

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Taxi / DiDi

An all-electric taxi fleet, or hail one through DiDi — convenient and clean

Where to go next near Shenzhen

Frequently asked — where to stay in Shenzhen

Who is Shenzhen good for?+

It's great for families who love theme parks, tech lovers shopping for gadgets, and travelers heading on to Hong Kong. The city is new, clean, and easy to get around.

How do you cross to Hong Kong from Shenzhen?+

Cross at the Luohu or Futian checkpoints by taking the metro and walking through, or take the high-speed train from Shenzhen North to West Kowloon in about 20 minutes.

What should I buy at Huaqiangbei?+

It's the largest electronics market in the world, where you can find phones, parts, drones, and gadgets of all kinds. Be sure to haggle and check the goods before you buy.

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