Serviced Apartments in Shenzhen

Facts About Shenzhen

The city is dynamic, globally renowned, economically stable, and quite loved by tourists for its unbelievable history and timeline. Some fascinating facts about this gem of a city include:

• Shenzhen once enjoyed the position of China's first special economic zone around 1980.
• As China’s Silicon Valley, technological advancements of the city are what puts it on the global map.
• The 1990s and the 2000s saw one of the fastest-growing phases in Shenzhen.
• Shenzhen is home to the second most Chinese billionaires after Beijing.
• In the 4 decades since 1980, Shenzhen’s population grew by a whopping 19.5 million.

Cost of Living in Shenzhen

Shenzhen falls in some of the most average costing cities when it comes to living costs. To get an estimate, you can easily survive with a family of 4 for an entire month here for 15,808¥. As far as rents are concerned, you can easily get fully furnished serviced apartments in Shenzhen for under €130. TheSqua.re catalog is studded with some of the finest modern apartments awaiting you. 

Tips for Visiting Shenzhen

Every city has some local insights that can prove to be very helpful for any tourist visiting for the first time. Shenzhen is no different. Some of the major local tips to keep in mind when visit Shenzhen include:

• If you want to make the most of the various celebrations here, visit Shenzhen between August and September.
• You can easily board bullet trains to reach major cities in China. 
• Just a heads up, Chinese visas are quite expensive. 
• The ideal travel time in the city is less than a week. 
• China just has a one-time zone that can be a problem for many.
• Make sure to have your address written in Chinese with you because not everyone understands English here.
• Keep an umbrella handy if visiting in the Typhoon season. 

Things to Do in Shenzhen

Some very fine experiences to look out for across the loved city of Shenzhen include:

1. What are the most popular things to do in Shenzhen?

Just leave everything and head to the most celebrated and chased street of Shenzhen, Dong Men. This is a loud, blingy, and most entertaining place in the city. Visit the beaches or the surreal Tung Ping Chau island surrounded by waters for the love of nature.

2. What are some free things to do near Shenzhen?

Head to the highest mountain in Shenzhen, the Wutong mountain. It is magnificent and it is free. Go for a relaxing picnic by the waters in Lychee Park with your family. Head to the mesmerizing Dameisha beach whenever around Yantian District.

3. What are the most family-friendly things to do in Shenzhen?

Head to any food street in the city and you will find wholesome moments and friendly people all around you. Happy Valley amusement park is a star when it comes to kids. You can choose from endless villages and parks. 

Places to Visit in Shenzhen

The city has so many little experiences to offer within or at a closer distance. From shopping of electronics across specialty markets to an experience as unique as an entire village about oil painting, your Shenzhen trip has so much to add to your list. 

Some of our expert-picked attractions near our serviced apartments in Shenzhen include:

• Dong Men - Enjoy everything here ranging from an excellent variety of food to a plethora of shops. But cheap shoes to fancy meals on this gigantic street.
• China Folk Culture Village - Get to know about the innumerable micro-cultures and ethnicities of China in this very popular Overseas Chinese Village (OCT).
• Huaqiang North Road Commercial District - Enjoy private tours of colorful dance shows and buy endless electronic devices in this very happening shopping city hub.
• Shenzhen Window of the World - Experience the finest monuments from around the world right at this one place that Shenzhen is proud to have. Cultural shows during the night are a must-see here.
• COCO Park - Exhibitions around the year are the life of this wonderful local hub. This Futian mega mall brims with entertainment, food, and experiences to warm your heart.
• Dafen Oil Painting Village - A village entirely dedicated to the art of oil painting. A day trip from the city that you would enjoy the most. Do get a portrait made and talk to the local artists here. 

Places to Eat in Shenzhen

Posh restaurants are a big hit in Shenzhen. From the high-end Sheny Kitchen in JW Marriott to a lot of Italian restaurants curated by celebrated interior designers, you are going to love the food scenes here. Do try Paletto Italian restaurant in Futian District and Social All Day Dining in Luohu District for the love of international cuisines. 

Shang Place, Ba Shu Feng for its specialty Sichuanese taste, BAIT for its food experience to HaidiLaofor its affordability are the most famous spots to look out for. While the list can potentially go on forever, one last recommendation would be the largest spread of Chaoshan food at any one of the 34 restaurants sprinkled on the world-famous 292-meter-long street of Niuxiangfang.

Street Food in Shenzhen

The fun city is all about quirky little shacks offering lip-smacking Cantonese specialties ranging from dim sums and sausages to excellent puddings. Begin with hogging some celebrated fresh seafood at Dong Men street. No matter where you are, you have to try the globally famous Bubble tea. If you are anywhere around Zhongxin Chengshi Square, you have to try the ultimate Shanghai food at Yuyuan Shanghai Fandian restaurant. The Bagua Road night food market is a steal that you must check out for another memorable round of street food tasting. 

Shopping in Shenzhen

Apart from Dongmen, Luohu Commercial City is a great shopping spot to consider for affordable replicas of big brands. If you are into electronic goods, Huaqiang Beilu is a great inexpensive market to pick. Overall, the city is most famous for its shopping so get, set, shopping.

Some of the notable names to remember are:

• Wal-Mart Square
• Wanxiang Tiandi
• Jin Guanghua Plaza
• Rainbow Department Store
• Dong Men Street
• Huaqiangbeilu Electronic Market
• COCO Park
• The Mixc
• Uni Walk

Transportation in Shenzhen

Metros and bullet trains form the most trusted, convenient, and affordable mode of public transport in and around Shenzhen. The Subway system is rapidly growing and is pretty much the first preference for all alike. For a more private travel experience, go for China’s Uber alternative named Didi Chuxing. Apart from regular taxis and buses, one very interesting mode is the shared bikes called Mobikes.

Some of the major transport stations accessible nearby include:

• Shenzhen Railway Station
• Futian Railway Station
• West Kowloon Station
• Shenzhen West Station
• Xiangmihu Station
• Shopping Park Station
• Yannan Station
• Science Museum Station
• Buses: 101, 102, 106, 205 or 206
• Buses: N2, N5, 7, 12, 17

Guangzhou–Shenzhen–Hong Kong High-Speed Railway is the most sought-after bullet train to consider. Bullet trains take you to major cities like Shanghai, Wuhan, Guilin, Beijing, and more.

Weather in Shenzhen

Shenzhen enjoys summer's almost all year long. Winter here ranges for just 24 days each year ranging between mid-January to early February. The warmth hovers at the comforting Spring-like temperature of 10 C. October to December is the best time to visit this economic hub of a city.