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Shenzhen Hotels, Things to Do & Travel Guide

Pace: balanced Modern Dynamic Innovative Bustling
Ideal trip length
3 - 7 days
Busiest
Oct-Nov
Shenzhen
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At a glance

Climate
Subtropical
Languages
Mandarin and Cantonese
Local currency
CNY (CNY)
Local time
(GMT+8)
Ideal trip length
3–7 days
Cost level
3 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Futian District
Tap water
Bottled water recommended
Tipping
Not customary

What this place is for

History

95 · Outstanding

Culture

90 · Outstanding

Food

90 · Outstanding

Family 70 · Good

Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.

Food to try

Dim Sum Cantonese Roast Duck Seafood Hotpot Guangdong Congee

When to visit Shenzhen

How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.

Best months: October Busiest: Oct-Nov
  1. Jan
    60

    Cool, dry, sometimes chilly

  2. Feb
    55

    Cool, often cloudy

  3. Mar
    65

    Mild, increasing humidity

  4. Apr
    70

    Warm, humid, rainy

  5. May
    65

    Hot, humid, rainy season

  6. Jun
    60

    Hot, humid, typhoon risk

  7. Jul
    55

    Very hot, humid, typhoons

  8. Aug
    55

    Hot, humid, typhoon risk

  9. Sept
    70

    Warm, less humid, rain

  10. Oct
    90

    Pleasant, mild, dry

  11. Nov
    85

    Mild, pleasant, dry

  12. Dec
    70

    Cool, dry, comfortable

Things to do in Shenzhen

8 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.

Best in the morning

1 place

Shenzhen Bay Park

Nanshan 2.5 hrs

Enjoy cycling or strolling along the scenic waterfront with views of Hong Kong.

Outdoors Good for children

Best in the afternoon

4 places

Splendid China Folk Village

Nanshan 4 hrs

Explore miniature replicas of China's iconic landmarks and cultural performances.

Outdoors Good for children

OCT Loft Creative Culture Park

Nanshan 3 hrs

Wander through art galleries, unique boutiques, and trendy cafes in a repurposed industrial area.

Outdoors

Dongmen Old Street

Luohu 3 hrs

Immerse yourself in a bustling pedestrian shopping district with street food and local goods.

Outdoors Good for children

Dafen Oil Painting Village

Longgang 2 hrs

Discover a unique art village where countless artists create and sell oil paintings.

Outdoors

Any time of day

3 places

Ping An Finance Center

Futian 1.5 hrs

Ascend to the Free Sky observation deck for panoramic city views.

Indoors Good for children

Window of the World

Nanshan 5 hrs

Journey around the globe with miniature replicas of famous international landmarks.

Outdoors Good for children

Happy Valley Shenzhen

Nanshan 6 hrs

Experience thrilling rides and entertainment at one of China's largest theme parks.

Outdoors Good for children
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Tours and activities in Shenzhen

Guided tours, day trips and tickets to book alongside your stay.

Shenzhen Car Rental - Airport Pickup & Drop Off, Business & Tourism Vehicles Unstructured tour

Shenzhen Car Rental - Airport Pickup & Drop Off, Business & Tourism Vehicles

1 hour to 8 hours (approx.)
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Shenzhen Private Flexible Day Tour with Guide and Driver Service Standard tour

Shenzhen Private Flexible Day Tour with Guide and Driver Service

7 hours to 8 hours (approx.)
Free cancellationFind deals
Shenzhen Full-Day Guided Tour: Splendid China and Folk Culture Villages Standard tour

Shenzhen Full-Day Guided Tour: Splendid China and Folk Culture Villages

8 hours (approx.)
Free cancellationFind deals
[Airport Transfer] Shenzhen Airport 送 迎 Shenzhen City Transfer High reputation for service! Unstructured tour

[Airport Transfer] Shenzhen Airport 送 迎 Shenzhen City Transfer High reputation for service!

2 hours to 3 hours (approx.)
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From Hong kong to Shenzhen tour with City and Tradition Highlight Standard tour

From Hong kong to Shenzhen tour with City and Tradition Highlight

8 hours to 12 hours (approx.)
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Shenzhen Private Shopping Tour with Local Shopping Guru Standard tour

Shenzhen Private Shopping Tour with Local Shopping Guru

7 hours to 8 hours (approx.)
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Practical ratings

Our own ratings and key insights for this destination.

Eating & Culinary
Dim Sum 95 · Outstanding
Cantonese Roast Duck 87 · Outstanding
Seafood Hotpot 78 · Very good
Guangdong Congee 70 · Good

Signature Experiences
Ping An Finance Center 95 · Outstanding
Splendid China Folk Village 91 · Outstanding
OCT Loft Creative Culture Park 88 · Outstanding
Shenzhen Bay Park 84 · Very good
Dongmen Old Street 81 · Very good
Dafen Oil Painting Village 77 · Very good
Window Of The World 74 · Good
Happy Valley Shenzhen 70 · Good

Best Suitable For
Digital Nomads 95 · Outstanding
Friends 89 · Outstanding
Solo 83 · Very good
Shopping 76 · Very good
Families 70 · Good

Planning & Tips
Use a VPN for internet access to international sites. 95 · Outstanding
Download WeChat for payments and communication. 83 · Very good
Learn a few basic Mandarin phrases, as English is not widely spoken. 70 · Good

Ratings and recommendations are curated from local travel data.

Near Shenzhen

Straight-line distance from the centre of Shenzhen.

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108 km away

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