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Inside Background
Neighborhoods 
To get around Shenzhen, the traveler should picture the city following a...
Last edited: July 24, 2006
Recommended Reading 
China and China modernization is a hot topic today, Shenzhen is not out of the...
Last edited: July 20, 2006
Tourist Board Info 
When you plan your trip to Shenzhen make a first stop online at the site of...
Last edited: July 24, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Shenzhen enjoys subtropical weather year round. The average annual temperature...
Last edited: July 24, 2006
Budget Travel 
Quick facts. China: Population approximately 1.3 billion Shenzhen: Situated in...
Last edited: February 02, 2012
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
The international traveler arrives in Shenzhen by air or by sea. If you arrive...
Last edited: July 25, 2006
Getting Around 
Shenzhen railway system is extensive and efficient. It offers overnight trips...
Last edited: June 23, 2011
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
It is no wonder that Shenzhen is called The City of Joy. Aside from the great...
Last edited: July 25, 2006
Family Travel 
Traveling to Shenzhen with kids should not be a problem at all. As part...
Last edited: October 04, 2006
Museums & Attractions 
Some historical sites that date from centuries ago that you shouldn’t miss are...
Last edited: July 25, 2006
Nightlife 
Shenzhen's nightlife keeps getting better. In fact, these days a lot of Hong...
Last edited: March 25, 2010
Shopping 
Shopping is the main reason to visit this Chinese city located on the Hong Kong...
Last edited: January 21, 2013
Di Wang-Land King Building 
The Di Wang(地王大厦), or Land King Building used to be Shenzhen's tallest...
Last edited: June 19, 2011
Oriental Palm Spring International Club 
Oriental Palm Spring International Club 3 level resort located in the Futian...
Last edited: December 05, 2012
Happy Valley of Shenzhen 
Famil fun park with rides for kids all ages.
Last edited: January 04, 2010
Hongfa Temple 
Hongfa Temple, located in the Shenzhen Xianhu Botanical Garden (Fairy Lake...
Last edited: August 15, 2010
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Inside Dining Scene
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Inside China: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The currency of China is the renminbi (RMB) or yuan (or colloquially known as...
Last edited: December 16, 2012
Crossing the Border 
To travel into China most nationalities need a visa stuck into their passport...
Last edited: May 21, 2013
Emergencies 
In the event an emergency in mainland China, the police telephone number is...
Last edited: May 07, 2010
Important Phrases 
Hello                       ... Ni hao  (KNEE how) Good-bye...
Last edited: April 20, 2012
Telephones 
Sample Phone Dialing Codes in China Telephone/Fax.   ...  eg:  8610...
Last edited: September 02, 2011
Tipping & Etiquette 
China Tipping is a lively issue among seasoned travelers to China.  Generally...
Last edited: May 12, 2013
Doing Business in China 
In this short guide to doing business in China, a few cultural facts and their...
Last edited: November 13, 2008
Emergency in Shanghai 
The Public Security Bureau (i.e. Police) in Shanghai maintains a hotline for...
Last edited: December 06, 2007
Money questions 
The currency used is China is known as the Chinese Yuan (CNY) or the Renminbi...
Last edited: December 20, 2012
Three Things to Take to China 
Having recently returned from a three week long trip to China, here are three...
Last edited: December 15, 2011
Tips for Traveling in China 
1.   Once you buy it in China, it is yours.  Like most foreign countries, make...
Last edited: January 28, 2013
Visa-free transits 
Most nationalities require a visa to enter China. A visa is not required...
Last edited: May 14, 2013
When is Tipping not Tipping 
If you are traveling to China on a Group Tour you will more than likely come up...
Last edited: March 09, 2012
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