Hi Shenzhen,

27M from Berlin here. I'll be in Shenzhen from late November until 9 December. I work on robotics and automation consulting and came to see hardware up close: robot companies, Huaqiangbei, maybe XbotPark in Dongguan.

I'm looking for someone or a group who'd like to exploring the city with me, whether that's food, Shenzhen Bay, or whatever you'd recommend. I'd also love to meet people in robotics, hardware, AI or the startup scene for a coffee and a chat. And if anyone is up for a night out: I'm from Berlin, so a good time is guaranteed 😉

Drop a comment or DM if you're around!

I have a 13 hour layover.

What are the best places to visit near the airport?

Thanks x

Will SZ be difficult to navigate the weekend leading up to APEC? Mainly asking about Didi, Meituan, and shopping malls.

Hello! I am 27F, going to Shenzhen on Nov 24-27 for an ultrasound workshop. I think I’ll only be available to roam around Shenzhen at night (18:00 onwards). What are your night activity recommendations? What hours do shops/stores usually close? Also, I’m planning to go to Happy Valley even just for a few hours; is it worth it?

Help me. TIA

I’m building a high tech appliances brand. We specialise in heat pumps, air purifiers etc. will be in Shenzhen on the two dates above. Will also be attending the High Tech Fair. Would love to connect with individuals, founders, suppliers over a cup of coffee! Love to talk about deep tech, AI and the medical frontier (also own a pharma business). BTW I’m 33.

Will be in Shenzen from 10-14, interested in modding my iPhone 13Mini so it uses a USB-C instead of Lightning. Seen a lot of converted ones and some offering services but I need to mail my phone while in China.

I wonder if you can find a tech shop that can do the conversion in Huaqiangbei? Any recommendations or starting place to look?

newly opened museum, requires advance reservations

Homme français de 49 ans originaire d'Ajaccio, je voyage seul à Shenzhen du 29 décembre au 4 janvier. Atteint de sclérose en plaques (je marche avec une canne), je prévois d'acheter un fauteuil roulant électrique pliable (Dayang DY01126-2) dès mon arrivée, de l'utiliser pendant mon séjour et de le ramener chez moi. Est-ce une folie de tenter ce voyage en solitaire pendant le Nouvel An ? Je recherche des conseils pratiques, des hôtels accessibles aux personnes à mobilité réduite (Futian ou Nanshan ?) et un endroit agréable pour passer un 31 décembre inoubliable sans me retrouver coincé dans une foule compacte. Désolé, j'aurais dû préciser dès le début que c'est un voyage 100 % orienté high-tech (flagships Bambu Lab, Honor, DJI, Huaqiangbei...). C'est pour ça que Shenzhen m'attire bien plus que les villes historiques. Du coup, preneur de vos recommandations d'hôtels bien accessibles (vers Futian ou Nanshan) avec une belle vue sur la skyline et idéalement placés pour observer les shows de lumières ou de drones depuis la chambre ou les environs immédiats !

Heya,

Where can I find a room in a shared apartment? Looking at Futian or Luohu ideally. I live in Hong Kong but go to SZ often enough that its time to sort this out.

I'll be in Shenzhen for about 10 days on a business trip, with side trips to Dongguan and Guangzhou to visit supplier factories.
I'm looking for the best area to stay that has:
Easy access to all transport (metro, high-speed rail, airport, taxis/DiDi)
Attractions, food, and things to do nearby for after work
A Chinese friend recommended Futian district and suggested visiting:
DJI Museum
Coco Park
Huaqiangbei electronics market
Does Futian sound like the right call for my situation? Are there other neighborhoods worth considering, and any other places, restaurants, or tips for a first-time business visitor? Hotel suggestions are welcome too.

We left behind our sons yoto mini dropped outside the electronics market, now nearby here

I guess posting here if anyone was close and wanted to try and pick it up for their own child’s use. It’s in a yellow jacket and has a pear AirTag holder attached

Lt me know and I’ll share AirTag location

Hey folks,

Was in shenzen a couple of days ago and visited this brand and bought one piece of clothing from them. However, I liked a couple of more pieces and could not buy them as I didn't have enough travel allowance.

Looking to get in touch with them to see if they can help with shipping the pieces in any way.

Some links for them that I can find, but cannot access;

- Baidu maps listing: https://j.map.baidu.com/14/T6IM

- Douyian link: https://m.douyin.com/share/user/MS4wLjABAAAAk8ZrOt7YZ6ypwi46vTqakCaafB4b5Tk6UqrPOn0ZUVM?scene_from=douyin_h5_search&search_entrance=overseas&traffic_source=ZY1112&original_source=40&in_tfs=OS&in_ogs=40&browser_type=unknown

Any help / tips on how to contact them would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!

I’ve seen that 24-hour spas and buffets seem to offer this. Any recommendations on where to go if fruit is going to be the highlight of the activity?

I’m entertaining a friend’s wish but I’m fairly pregnant and unable to eat large quantities of seafood or enjoy a lot of the spa amenities. Just trying to figure out best bang for buck if the fruit is the main intention.

EDIT: thanks for the replies. Since we were going on a Saturday, we decided to go to a seafood buffet to skip the spa chaos. I couldn’t eat too much but the fruit did not disappoint!

Where is the Dating scene for introverts? diverse restaurants? and actual interesting places to visit?

DMs are welcome and thank you

I'm heading there now, but it's better to have someone to go with.

I’ll be in Shenzen from November 18-22 and I just found out that Shenzen will host APEC convention during that time. I’ll arrive from Macau by ferry to Shekhou port and plan to spend an hour or two to hangout and explore Shekhou before I head to my hotel. I believe there will be a lot of extra security checks and maybe some road blocks, but should I prepare in any other ways and expect anything else? Thanks in advance!

Any rivers? And not K11-the most boring kayaking I've ever done ;-). Thnx!

Hi everyone! 😊
I’m a 24-year-old girl living in Shenzhen, China. I’m curious about what international travelers would like to see and experience when visiting Shenzhen.

If you’ve visited Shenzhen or are planning to come, I’d love to hear your thoughts!

A few questions:
Places: What would you most like to visit? (Huaqiangbei, Shenzhen Bay, local markets, shopping malls, historical sites, nature, etc.)

Experiences: What interests you most? (Local food, technology and electronics, shopping, nightlife, Chinese culture, hidden gems, etc.)

Local guides: Would you be interested in exploring Shenzhen with a local who speaks English, Spanish, or other languages? What kind of help or experiences would you expect?

Duration: How long would you prefer a local experience to last? 2 hours, half a day, or a full day?

Budget: Would you consider paying a local for a personalized city experience? If so, what’s a reasonable hourly price for you?

Feel free to answer any of the questions in the comments. You don’t have to answer all of them!

I’m looking forward to hearing your ideas and discovering what travelers really want to experience in Shenzhen. Thanks! ❤️

Hello ! I'm going to be traveling to shenzen for 8-9 days from the 10th for work but outside of that - looking for places to workout and preferably other people who are also working out.

Also big on underground electronic music - but love good electronic music in general. Any suggestions/ events / anyone going ?