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Bo Ji Changfen King

This restaurant serves Cantonese snacks in the form of rice, noodle and dumpling based dishes. Their specialty is changfen (rice-sheet wraps with meat and vegetable fillings) and wanton. The iced-tea with lemon is a great thirst quencher. Service is friendly and fast. Some of the st...

This restaurant serves Cantonese snacks in the form of rice, noodle and dumpling based dishes. Their specialty is changfen (rice-sheet wraps with meat and vegetable fillings) and wanton. The iced-tea with lemon is a great thirst quencher. Service is friendly and fast. Some of the staff even speak passable English.  A stomach can be filled here for about RMB20.

Bo Ji Changfen King is very close to Dong Men, which is easily accessible by Exit A of Lao Jie metro station. From the Dongmen Walking-Street go on to Dongmen Middle Road and walk 5 minutes north to Shaibu footbridge. The restaurant is at the foot of this bridge on the opposite side. Bus nos. 102, 113,103, and 203 also stop near here.

Chinese Fast Food

The only thing that Chinese fast food has in common with its Western counterpart is that it is fast. Dishes are mainly rice, noodle and dumpling based and a meal can be had for about RMB20. There are several chains in Shenzhen and they can usually be found in busy shopping areas. This type of r...
The only thing that Chinese fast food has in common with its Western counterpart is that it is fast. Dishes are mainly rice, noodle and dumpling based and a meal can be had for about RMB20. There are several chains in Shenzhen and they can usually be found in busy shopping areas. This type of restaurant is a good option if you are on a budget or in a hurry. Unless you like the idea of a chunk of Spam between two slices of sweetened bread, avoid the Western food on their menus. Some popular chains include Fairwood, Hong Kong Food Palace and Café de Coral.

Dapeng Ancient City

Dapeng Ancient City is an old fortress-town overlooking Daya Bay on Dapeng Peninsula in the east of Shenzhen. The fortress was first established in 1394 and developed into a large town during the Ming and Qing dynasties. The remains of this walled town cover an area of 10,000 square meters....
Dapeng Ancient City is an old fortress-town overlooking Daya Bay on Dapeng Peninsula in the east of Shenzhen. The fortress was first established in 1394 and developed into a large town during the Ming and Qing dynasties. The remains of this walled town cover an area of 10,000 square meters.
 
There are residents in the alleys outside its walls but nobody lives in the city anymore (although you will see people involved in restoration and reconstruction work). This makes for a slightly eerie experience as you can wander the silent streets freely, watched only by stray dogs. A map is provided with a ticket and the city’s most important structures are highlighted in yellow. There are well-preserved shrines, barracks, administrative buildings, private residences and the ubiquitous temple to Matsu.
 
The best way to see the city is to enter from the South Gate and move in an anti-clockwise direction, taking in Dongmen Street and Zheng Street. Between the South Gate and the East Gate, the Yiwen Building houses a small exhibition of documents and artefacts recording the city’s history. Dapeng Ancient City is designated as a “patriotism education site” and  its important role in the Opium Wars and, after the cessation of Hong Kong, as a frontier garrison is emphasized.
 
Opposite the Yiwen Building is a residence of a former admiral. The house, which has inner-courtyards, bedrooms, a kitchen and an ancestral worship hall, is an excellent example of how the upper echelons of pre-Liberation Chinese society lived.
 
A visit to Dapeng Ancient City is well worth the one-hour trip from Luohu. The emptiness gives Dapeng a greater sense of history than Nantou Ancient City. It is a great place to see the layout and architecture of an ancient Chinese city, without the interferences of a modern one.
 

 

Dapeng Ancient City is in Longang District just outside the Special Economic Zone. Bus nos. 360 and 364 take about one hour from Luohu District to Dapeng Town (passing the Meisha Beach Parks on the way). From there it is a ten-minute ride on bus 818.

 

Chiwan Tianhou Palace Temple

Chiwan Tianhou Palace Temple 赤湾天后宫庙
7am –5:30pm
No.9 Chiwan 6th Rd. Nanshan Dist. 南山区赤湾六路9号
(0755) 26851350
Admission: RMB15
 
Chiwan Tianhou Palace Temple is dedicated to the worship of Tianhou -- or Matsu, as t...
Chiwan Tianhou Palace Temple 赤湾天后宫庙
7am –5:30pm
No.9 Chiwan 6th Rd. Nanshan Dist. 南山区赤湾六路9号
(0755) 26851350
Admission: RMB15
 
Chiwan Tianhou Palace Temple is dedicated to the worship of Tianhou -- or Matsu, as the coastal people of South Asia more commonly know her. Matsu is the Chinese goddess of the sea. She protects fishermen and others whose lives are dependent on the capriciousness of the ocean. She is worshipped in Fujian, Taiwan, Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau as well as in the Chinese communities of South East Asia.
 
 
The Chiwan Tianhou Palace Temple sits at the foot of Xiaonan Hill facing the sea (and surrounded by ship-container yards) in the western part of Shenzhen. There has been a temple here since the late Southern Song dynasty (AD1127-1279), which developed and expanded over the course of the Ming and Qing dynasties.
 
 
At the front of the temple complex a large statue of Matsu stands between Moon Pond and Sun Pond, facing a Drum Tower, a Bell Tower and the entrance to the inner courtyard. Just inside the courtyard and behind a small shrine to earth deities, stands the “Celestial Tree.” Those experiencing difficulties or challenges ease their worried minds by writing petitions on red cards and tying them to its branches. Inside the main building an impressive standing statue of Matsu is flanked by large conical stands comprised of numerous small lights. Businesses and households purchase these lights in the hope that they will shine good fortune on them.
 
 
Chiwan Tianhou Palace Temple is a popular place of worship and attracts visitors from home and abroad. The two weeks leading up to Matsu’s birthday, which falls on the 23rd day of the 3rd month in the Chinese Lunar Calendar, is a busy period for the temple and an ideal time for visitors to witness a centuries-old, Chinese tradition in action.
 
 

Chiwan Tianhou Palace Temple is a RMB15 cab ride from Seaworld in Shekou. It can also be reached by bus nos. 226 and 433.

McCawley's Irish Bar and Restaurant

No city is complete without an Irish bar and Shenzhen has McCawleys to give the city's drinkers a slice of Hibernia in Asia. This is a popular spot for Shenzhen's expats to drink, eat and watch sports events. The bar is predictably very woody and decked out with the paraphernalia of Ireland. Th...
No city is complete without an Irish bar and Shenzhen has McCawleys to give the city's drinkers a slice of Hibernia in Asia. This is a popular spot for Shenzhen's expats to drink, eat and watch sports events. The bar is predictably very woody and decked out with the paraphernalia of Ireland. There are two floors, a roof garden and outdoor seating.
For this standard of bar the prices are  reasonable. Draught beers are RMB32-58; bottled beer is RMB18-28 and shooters cost RMB25. There are generous discounts during the 11am to 8pm happy hour.
The food is decent Western-style pub grub. Sandwiches cost RMB65, Manwiches are RMB85 and the fresh Catch of the Day is RMB90.

Seaworld is off Taizi Road near the Taizi Hotel. Bus nos. 105, 204 and 220 pass here. A taxi from Luohu will cost about RMB80.

Demon

 

 
Also on the Citic City Plaza Bar Strip and next door to

 

 
Also on the Citic City Plaza Bar Strip and next door to 3D, and with similar prices, Demon is staffed by hyper-friendly Lilliputians. They regularly have live music, in the form of a guy with a guitar singing mushy love songs in a corner. Their RMB98 - 128 pitchers of cocktails are a refreshing alternative to beer. The management have been known to give a round on the house to solid customers, which is refreshing too.
  
 
How to get there
Buses 14, 101, 204 and 215 stop at Citic City Plaza. The Ke Xue Guan metro stop, exit D, is a two minute walk away. The plaza can be entered from Shennan Middle Road or Nanyuan Road.

The Penthouse

The Penthouse is one of Shenzhen’s best-kept secrets. This tastefully decorated French restaurant consists of a dining area, wine cellar, private rooms, roof-top terrace and a wine bar. Its top floor position in Shenzhen’s commercial centre means there are excellent views of the city. Thankfull...
The Penthouse is one of Shenzhen’s best-kept secrets. This tastefully decorated French restaurant consists of a dining area, wine cellar, private rooms, roof-top terrace and a wine bar. Its top floor position in Shenzhen’s commercial centre means there are excellent views of the city. Thankfully, the food and service live up to the expectations generated by the setting. Needless to say, it’s not cheap but not quite as expensive as other Western restaurants of this class in Shenzhen. 
How to get there
The Penthouse is in Fountain-Signature Suites (serviced apartments) on Shennan East Road about a ten-minute walk from the intersection with Dongmen Road and opposite Leyuan Road. Both Guo Mao and Lao Jie Metro stations are the nearest. From the former head north and from the latter head south to Shennan Middle Road. From there, head east. It will take about twenty minutes to get there from either. Bus nos. 2, 29 and 205 stop near it.

Banana Leaf

Banana Leaf specializes in Thai and South Asian cuisine. Thai curies, Vietnamese spring rolls, hot and sour soup, spicy seafood dishes, samosas and fruit filled pancakes make up the menu. A meal for two will cost around RMB100 –150.
How to get there
Banana Leaf is...
Banana Leaf specializes in Thai and South Asian cuisine. Thai curies, Vietnamese spring rolls, hot and sour soup, spicy seafood dishes, samosas and fruit filled pancakes make up the menu. A meal for two will cost around RMB100 –150.
How to get there
Banana Leaf is on Dongmen Walking Street, in the heart of Dong Men, on the second floor of the building across from the Sun Plaza. By Metro, take Exit A at Lao Jie station. Look for the sign on the street.

The Mixc

 

The Mixc is a large shopping mall housing designer clothes, fashion accessories, cosmetics, a supermarket, a cinema and an ice rink. This is an upmarket shopping centre in the same vein as Citic City Plaza. The biggest difference is that Ole, the basement level supermarket, stock...

 

The Mixc is a large shopping mall housing designer clothes, fashion accessories, cosmetics, a supermarket, a cinema and an ice rink. This is an upmarket shopping centre in the same vein as Citic City Plaza. The biggest difference is that Ole, the basement level supermarket, stocks a greater variety of Western food and cooking products than Jusco, its counterpart at Citic City. Having said that, most of the products are imported and come at a high price. Therefore, before going on a spending spree here be sure to check out local supermarkets to make certain that what you are buying cannot be produced to the same quality or at all in China. It is also probably best to eat before entering the supermarket and for this Mixc provides shoppers with Pizza Hut, a Japanese noodle restaurant, Taco Bell Grande, Haagen Dazs, Illy Coffee Shop and Starbucks.
 
How to get there
The Mixc is opposite the Diwang Mansion on Shennan Middle Road. It has its own exit from Da Ju Yuan metro station and can also be reached by bus nos. 12, 101 113 and 204.

Shenzhen Articles

Shopping in Shenzhen China

The city offers shoppers a lot of options, from wholesale markets, through to high-end luxury malls, it’s got the lot. On your first trip, here are the must-see destinations:

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The city offers shoppers a lot of options, from wholesale markets, through to high-end luxury malls, it’s got the lot. On your first trip, here are the must-see destinations:

  1. Luohu Commercial City (罗湖商业城) – at the border, it is a multi-floor mall famous for copy goods. Address: 25 Guangchang Road, Luohu District 深圳市罗湖区广场路25号罗湖商业城
  2. Dongmen Market (东门白马服装市场) – Massive retail and wholesale shopping area focussed on fashion. Address: Renmin North Road, Luohu District 深圳市罗湖区人民北路
  3. Huaqiangbei Road (华强北商业中心) – an expansive area that sprawls northwards from Huaqiang Road Metro Station that’s famous for electronics. Address: Huaqiang North Road, Futian 华强北福田区
  4. Mix C (深圳华润中心万象城) – Large modern luxury shopping mall – Address: 1881 Baoan South Road, Luohu District 罗湖区宝安南路1881号
  5. Coco Park ( 福田星河COCO PARK) – Major modern mall and my favorite – Address: 268号 Fuha 3rd Road, Futian District, Shenzhen  – 深圳市福田区福华三路268

If I had to pick one area, I would probably choose Huaqiangbei, it’s got everything, malls, markets, wholesale, retail.

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Theme Parks in Shenzhen China

Shenzhen is China’s theme park capital. The pick of them is OCT East which is massive and being near the Daimeisha area makes it a destination you could easily spend a few days at. The rest are based in Nanshan District.

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Shenzhen is China’s theme park capital. The pick of them is OCT East which is massive and being near the Daimeisha area makes it a destination you could easily spend a few days at. The rest are based in Nanshan District.

  1. OCT East (东部华侨城大梅沙) – Address: Yantian District, Shenzhen 地址:深圳市盐田区大梅沙东部华侨城大峡谷售票处旁
  2. Window of the World (深圳世界之窗) – Address: 9037 Nanshan Blvd, Nanshan District 深圳南山区深南大道9037号
  3. Happy Valley (深圳欢乐谷) – Address: Huaqiao West Street, Nanshan District 深圳南山区华侨城西路侨城西街欢乐谷入口
  4. Splendid China (深圳锦绣中华) – Address: 9003 Shennan Avenue, Nanshan District 深圳市南山区深南大道9003号
  5. Shenzhen Safari Park (深圳野生动物园) – Address: 4065 Xili Lake Road, Nanshan District 广东省深圳市南山区西丽湖路4065号
  6. Xiaomeisha Ocean World (深圳小梅沙海洋世界) – Address: Yankui Road, Yantian District 深圳市盐田区小梅沙盐葵路
  7. Evergreen Resort (青青世界) – Address: 1 Qingqing Rd, Nanshan
  8. Alps World (世界之窗阿尔卑斯冰雪世界) – Address: At Window of the World, Huaqiaocheng, Nanshan 深圳市南山区华侨城世界之窗

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History in Shenzhen China

Shenzhen is not a big player in the ancient Chinese history stakes, but there are several sites which are interesting

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Shenzhen is not a big player in the ancient Chinese history stakes, but there are several sites which are interesting

  1. Shenzhen Museum  (深圳博物馆) Address:  Civic Centre, Fuzhong Road 3, Futian District  广东深圳市福田区福中三路市民中心A区东翼深圳博物馆新馆
  2. Dapeng Fortress (深圳大鹏古城) – Address: Longgang District, Shenzhen 深圳市龙岗区
  3. Hongfa Temple (弘法寺) – Address: 160 Xianhu Rd, Luohu (inside Fairy Lake)
  4. Nantou Ancient City (深圳南头古城垣) – Address: 3109 Nanshan Dadao, Nanshan District 南山区南山大道3109号中山公园南侧(近深南大道北侧)
  5. Hakka Folk Customs Museum (深圳客家民俗博物馆) – Address: No.1 Luoruihe North Street, Longgang 深圳龙岗街道南联社区罗瑞合北街1号
  6. Chiwan Tianhou Temple (深圳蛇口赤湾天后宫) Address: 9 Chiwan 6th Ave, Nanshan District 深圳南山区蛇口赤湾六路9号

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Top Shenzhen Tours

$99 Per Day

Shenzhen City Tour（OCT-Loft/Windows of the world/Shenzhen bay Park/shopping mall & food）

We can pick up you at Hotel,airport or immigration port(If you come from HongKong).
We offer one day trip in Shenzhen by car(10 hours service/day)
We will visit some of the more famous scenic spots here.

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We can pick up you at Hotel,airport or immigration port(If you come from HongKong).
We offer one day trip in Shenzhen by car(10 hours service/day)
We will visit some of the more famous scenic spots here.

1.OCT-LOFT
By far the best place for strolling or simply hanging out in the city is the breezy OCT-LOFT complex, a warren of repurposed communist-era factories criss-crossed by cobbled laneways. It's also a great place to browse a multitude of contemporary art spaces in between pit stops at the area's excellent cafes, design shops, music venues, bars, restaurants and Shēnzhèn's best bookstore.
OCT-LOFT (OCT stands for Overseas Chinese Town) started out, appropriately for Shēnzhèn, as a TV manufacturing base before it was converted into a creative industries hub. Staying here is recommended, if you can snag a room at the hip Shēnzhèn Loft Youth Hostel, formerly a factory workers' dormitory complex. Note that OCT-LOFT isn't actually served by OCT metro station.

2.Windows of the world
The Window of the World is a theme park located in the western part of the city of Shenzhen in the People's Republic of China. It has about 130 reproductions of some of the most famous tourist attractions in the world squeezed into 48 hectares (118 acres). The 108 metre (354 ft) tall Eiffel Tower dominates the skyline and the sight of the Pyramids and the Taj Mahal all in proximity to each other are all part of the appeal of this theme park.You can see famous scenic spots (replicas) all over the world here such as Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre Pyramid,Acropolis,Leaning Tower,Shirasagi Castle,Sphinx of Giza...


3.Shenzhen bay park
The park occupies a 13-kilometre long stretch of reclaimed land along the southern coast of Shenzhen on the north shore of Shenzhen Bay (Deep Bay), starting west near Shenzhen Bay Bridge at Wanghai roadand ending at the Hongshulin Nature Reserve. It spans much of the coastline of Nanshan and Futian districts. It runs along much of the length of Binhai and Binhe Boulevards and occupies an area of 108．07 hectares (267.0518 acres).
The park is divided into two sections,namely Shenzhen Bay Coastal Recreation Zone(深圳湾滨海休闲带) at its South West side and Hongshulin Coastal Ecological Park(红树林海滨生态公园) at its Eastern side. The latter is situated within the Hongshulin Nature Reserve, a habitat of numerous endangered bird species and is also known for its mangrove.
The entire area of the park opened on August 6, 2011, days before the 2011 Summer Universiade that took place in Shenzhen. The Hongshulin Coastal Ecological Park was opened earlier in December 2000. The entire length of the park is motor vehicle-free. Cycle paths and picnic spaces are featured along the park.[2] The park offers a panoramic view covering the Shenzhen skyline and New Territories, Hong Kong.

4.shopping mall & food
We'll take you to the shopping mall and recommend delicious restaurants.
You can eat delicious food all over the country in Shenzhen（Cantonese Cuisine, Dim sum，Sichuan Cuisine，Hot pot...）

The cost of travel is 199USD/Day（max 3 adult）

Offer car and English tour guide services.

Does not include tickets for scenic spots and Food.

If you have other places to go, you can also tell us.

Location
Shenzhen
Guangdong Province
China
Duration
1 day
$100 Per Day

Shenzhen Dapeng Fortress

shenzhen old town one day tour, english tour guide, private van rent available .

Dapeng Fortress was built in 1394 to protect the area from pirates. It later developed into a town during the Ming and Qing dynasties.

In 1571, it sustained a siege of over forty days by Japanese pirates equipped with scaling ladders.

Dapeng Fortress (Chinese: 大鹏城; pinyin: dàpéngchéng;  or Dapengsuocheng is a walled village in the sub district Dapeng,

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shenzhen old town one day tour, english tour guide, private van rent available .

Dapeng Fortress was built in 1394 to protect the area from pirates. It later developed into a town during the Ming and Qing dynasties.

In 1571, it sustained a siege of over forty days by Japanese pirates equipped with scaling ladders.

Dapeng Fortress (Chinese: 大鹏城; pinyin: dàpéngchéng;  or Dapengsuocheng is a walled village in the sub district Dapeng,

district Longgang, Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China. The village lies 55 kilometers from the center of Shenzhen.

Once you travel to shenzhen, you should visit Dapeng !

its worth to visit .

Location
Shenzhen
Guangdong Province
China
Duration
1 day
$30 Per Day

PingAn Financial Center with 600 meters-the tallest building in Shenzhen

PingAn Financial Center with 600 meters-the tallest building in Shenzhen

 

600 meters , World’s Fourth-tallest building

Indulge yourself in the passion and Romance of a city

 

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PingAn Financial Center with 600 meters-the tallest building in Shenzhen

 

600 meters , World’s Fourth-tallest building

Indulge yourself in the passion and Romance of a city

 

Located on the 116th floor of Ping An Financial Center,currently the 4th tallest building in the world,the 2nd tallest building in China and the new city landmark building,free sky ,at 541 meters above sea level,offers 360-degree panoramic views of Shenzhen. As a premier attraction, free sky is not only a new tourist attraction in town ,but also its value for culture,creativity and science education.

 

360 0 Panoramic view of Shenzhen & Hongkong live the passion Day and Night

 

Taking the observation elevator with a high speed of 10 m/s,visitors will reach the 116th floor in only approx.. 55 seconds.

 

The highest glass-floor cantilever observation deck in the world, at 541 meters above the ground,dare to try?

 

Glass-floor cantilever observation Deck ,A trip to embrace the sky

 

Above the Cloud , show it off with your own virtual shot

 

A unique shooting experience to keep your unforgettable moments with the skyscraper.

 

VR experience Zone , Game on !

 

To feel our heartbeats and embark on an adventure of exciting roller coaster ride with state-of-the -art VR equipment. 

Location
Shenzhen
Guangdong Province
China
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