Spring is here and Easter is just around the corner, so get ready, Shenzhen, for your guide to the weekend is here. There’s something for everyone over the weekend so whether you’re a family looking for something child-friendly or adults just feeling ... Read More>>

Since one of the things Shenzhen is most famous for is an enormous amount of luxury spas and massage parlours, the problem becomes finding one that suits you. Read More>>

A few years ago, there wasn’t too much to speak of in the way of good pubs and bars at Coco Park in the Futian area. Most expats stuck to the familiar banality of Shekou’s bars whilst the more adventurous would trek out to the more Chinese-style bars in ... Read More>>

Are you feeling tired after a day of hard work? Treat yourself to a full body sauna massage and a soak in a hot spring pool for all-around relaxation. The following upscale sauna clubs in Shenzhen are open 24-hours and provide one-stop convenience for your ... Read More>>

Tired of high prices at name brand clothing outlets? Don't trust online retailers and want to feel the material for yourself? Enjoy bragging to your friends about the crazy discount you got on your new jacket? Like any other large Chinese city, Shenzhen is ... Read More>>

For many expats living in Shenzhen, crossing the border to Hong Kong is something of a regular occurrence. Depending on what type of visa you are on, you may be required to exit Mainland China every 30 days, or indeed you may be able to come and go as you ... Read More>>

Many expats get by in China for years using only grunts and gesticulations. This mostly non-verbal communication is a surprisingly effective way to get simple tasks done, but when it comes to explaining your desperate need for a vial of insulin, or that you ... Read More>>

Shenzhen’s OCT-LOFT Creative Culture Park is well-known as the place to hang out if you’re in need of artistic nourishment. We look at the top exhibition areas and joints where you can kick back with a beer or coffee amid the surroundings. Read More>>

Look at a map of Shenzhen, and you’ll notice that it’s a “skinny” city. A sprawling town from east to west, Shenzhen doesn’t have much space to work with going north to south. But that hasn’t stopped developers from squeezing in fun and interesting ... Read More>>

One of the great things about living in Shenzhen is the variety of beautiful hiking spots. Whether you choose the quick and convenient hike at Dananshan Mountain, the lush forests of Wutongshan Mountain or the breathtaking waterfalls and natural scenery at ... Read More>>

Wondering where you can find the best and most popular feast in Shenzhen? Hopefully our guide will whet your appetite. Read More>>

In Shenzhen, a cornucopia of regional Chinese fare varying from Lanzhou hand-pulled noodles to Guangdong banquet-style feasts is not only available but also on many occasions, inexpensive and primed for nocturnal dwellers. The number of non-Chinese slow ... Read More>>

Like most big cities in China, Shenzhen is full of migrants from all over the country. This is even more apparent in the young city of Shenzhen, where most of the population has come from an outside city or province. With this phenomenon comes food from ... Read More>>

Who doesn't like dim sum? Really! Those little bite-sized Cantonese treats are well known around the world, and for good reason. Often referred to as the Chinese version of tapas, dim sum come in all shapes and sizes, from delicious shrimp dumplings served ... Read More>>

Undoubtedly one of the best things about being an expat in China is that if you are lucky enough to live in one of the larger cities, it is always possible to find relatively cheap tailor made clothes. Shenzhen is no exception to this trend, and no matter ... Read More>>

Luohu is Shenzhen’s smallest and oldest district. While it is not the most beautiful district (many of the buildings are older and slowly falling down) the area has a lot to offer in terms of nature, shopping and cuisine. Read More>>

Ice skating has always been a popular activity but it is during the winter months when the thrill of ice skating really takes off. Here we recommend three popular ice-skating rinks in Shenzhen. These places not only have first-class rinks but also have a ... Read More>>

Every expat knows that Western food in China is a really mixed bag, ranging from the delicious and authentic to the poor (inedible) copycat attempts. When it comes to pizza, one is faced with the choice of the ubiquitous chains (Pizza Hut and Papa Johns), ... Read More>>

Shenzhen certainly has reason to boast about its excellent shopping facilities, first class restaurants and hotels, fast economic development and high GDP. However, with all the development and investment being pumped into this financial centre, one ... Read More>>

With winter just around the corner, now’s your last chance to bathe in one Shenzhen’s beaches while it’s still hot. One beach worth checking out is Xichong on the south side of Nan’ao on the Dapeng Peninsula. Lauded as “Shenzhen’s number one bay”, ... Read More>>

Playing pool has long been a staple hobby for Shenzhen expats. But while many local bars have a pool table inside, oftentimes, there's barely enough space to swing a cat let alone shoot properly, and who wants others pushing past them on route to the bar or ... Read More>>

It seems that the times they are a changing and Shenzhen has started to up its nightlife ante. If you still think the only happening nightlife is across the border in Hong Kong, here are some spots for local Shenzhen brews that will prove you wrong. Read More>>

If you have been living in Shenzhen for some time now, you might be considering buying a pet. For many of the more affluent expat families who live in villas in areas such as Shekou, owning a dog or several cats is often no different than if they were still ... Read More>>

What are the first things that spring to mind when thinking about Shenzhen? Perhaps the words “financial and commercial metropolis”? Theme parks maybe? Or how about shopping? Shenzhen, a modern, sprawling city close to the border of Hong Kong, was one of ... Read More>>