Destination Hong Kong

Shenzhen

Shenzhen, the busiest port city in China, is located in the southernmost part of Guangdong Province. The city overlooks Hong Kong to the south and borders Kowloon. Because Shenzhen is one of the youngest cities in China, it does not have many historical attractions. So in order to develop the city’s tourism industry, a number of large theme parks have been created there in order to attract visitors from China and around the world. The theme parks, with names like Splendid China and China Folk Culture Village, introduce people to China’s centuries-old culture.

Shenzhen is unique from most other cities in China, with its wide selection of brand name merchandise, both domestic and imported. The International Trade Tower and the Friendship City form a major shopping center where many well-known merchants operate carry relative expensive premium goods. In the smaller shops in the Old Downtown area, bargaining is more accepted and the area near the Shanghai Hotel on Shennan Middle Road in Futian District is a must-stop for shoppers. Women’s World draws many female shoppers, and on Zhongying Street, separating Hong Kong and Shenzhen, visitors can experience the pleasure of finding duty free bargains.

Most people who visit Shenzhen are there on business, so there is an abundance of hotels and other facilities catering to the business traveler which help to make a stay in Shenzhen more enjoyable. In addition, since the city is located next to Hong Kong, making a quick day trip an enjoyable experience.