What was a small fishing village in the 1970s is now China's tech capital and hardware manufacturing engine. Shenzhen is fast, modern, and green—filled with massive electronics markets, coastal parks, design museums, and high-speed rail connections right into Hong Kong.
Shenzhen
Shenzhen is often introduced as a city of skyscrapers, shopping malls, and futuristic architecture. But head east towards the coast, and you’ll find a rather different side of the city: wide sandy beaches, wooden walkways hanging above the sea, fishing boats leaving the harbour, and mountain silhouettes fading into
Shenzhen
If you think Shenzhen is all skyscrapers, shopping malls, and futuristic technology parks, head east towards Dapeng Peninsula and you will discover a completely different side of the city. Here, the skyline gives way to green mountains, winding coastal roads, white-sand beaches, and stretches of blue sea that feel
Shenzhen
If you think Shenzhen is all futuristic skyscrapers, high-tech offices, and shiny shopping malls, you are missing one of the city's most fascinating sides: its markets. Spend an afternoon exploring Shenzhen's shopping districts, and you will discover a completely different rhythm of city life. In
Shenzhen
If you think Shenzhen is all factories, glass office towers, and people rushing from one meeting to the next, you might be missing the city's more relaxed and creative side. In fact, Shenzhen is a surprisingly good city for an afternoon and evening out. You can wander around