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   Edinburgh
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Posted on: 6:58 am, June 11, 2008

Hey Everyone,

Just back from HK and Shenzhen, spent 4 Days in Shenzhen and to be honest we thought that was just about enough we are a couple in our late 20's early 30's and enjoy shopping!!

stayed at the Century Plaza hotel lo wu great location, ok room, absolute shoddy service, staff rude and not very service orientated would not recommend will write a review soon!!....shopped at both lo wu CC and Dongmen, got suits and clothes made from Stephanie...last 2 days there they had horrendous rainstorms but due to the location of the hotel never really mattered.

Got visas before we left the UK and glad we did, no visas being issued there and just looks too complicated aquiring them in HK...overall great trip, good shopping didn't really feel unsafe but we were aware of dodgy characters lurking around but there seems to be a major police presence which is good!! anyone need to know anything just ask!!

   West Yorks
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Posted on: 5:15 pm, June 15, 2008

Hi Edin gal, were you happy with Stephanie and how much did you pay for your suits?

Thanks

   Edinburgh
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Posted on: 11:34 am, June 19, 2008

Hi,

Stephanie was ok, good service her service was ok too but things I thought were on the expensive side, thought we were getting a good deal until I got some items made elsewhere from another tailor and they were by far better in my opinion. all in all I think Stephanie may be a little overrated. Hope that helps

   West Yorks
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Posted on: 12:07 pm, June 19, 2008

Thanks - what the name of the other tailor you used?

   West Yorks
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Posted on: 3:17 pm, June 19, 2008

PS: Please can you give me the tailor's address. I am going to Shenzhen and Dongmen in November for 2 days shopping (mainly clothes and bags) so any tips would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks.

   Malaysia
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Posted on: 11:18 pm, June 20, 2008

Hey, my name is Gary from Malaysia. Well, this is my time to shenzen on this 26 June. There are a couples of questions that i wanted to ask you:-

1. Any cheap hotels/ hostels do you recommend? it must be clean and safe.

2. Where to shop?

3. Have you been to Dong Guan?

That's all for now.

Thank you.

Regards

Gary, Penang

   Shenzhen, China
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swetamani
Posted on: 1:22 pm, June 21, 2008

Hi Welcome to SZH.. & to trip advisor.

For your qns:-

1) check out the Days Inn..they have a few branches in SZH

2) shopping - Luohu Commercial city, Dongmen , International market/ Ladies/ Children market at Hua Chiang Bei

3) for Dong guan..what exactly do you want to know...

   AUCKLAND
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Posted on: 9:08 pm, July 25, 2008

We are going to HKG shortly & making a day trip to Lo Wu for shopping only. This is our 3rd time & we allow about 4-5 hours for shopping for clothes but have only been to the Luohu CC by the Station. Would you suggest any other locations like Dongmen for more variety or value ? or is it just as good to play it safe & shop where we know ?

Thanks for any ideas !

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swetamani
Posted on: 12:53 am, July 26, 2008

If time's not an issue, try

1) Dongmen

2) the International Mkt in Hua Chiang Bei

3) the ladies mkt, Gents mkt & childrens world mkt nr hua chiang bei

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