Shenzhen Accommodation

Formerly a modest fishing village, Shenzhen is now the first and arguably the most successful of China’s Special Economic Zones. With a glittering modern cityscape, a bustling port and one of the most beautiful coastlines in China, Shenzhen is about more than just business. From your conveniently placed Shenzhen accommodation you can spend the day touring the city’s many theme parks, bask on the beach or wander the city’s breathtakingly beautiful gardens.

There is no denying that Shenzhen is one of China’s business and financial hotspots and consequently attracts corporate travellers the world over to its glistening shores. Serviced accommodation in Shenzhen is a popular choice with such travellers. Giving you the space and comfort at home with the convenience and service of a hotel serviced accommodation in Shenzhen provides the ideal base in the heart of the city.

Despite being known ultimately for business, Shenzhen is a popular destination for tourists too. With the Window of the World, the Happy Valley Theme Park and the Splendid China and Chinese Folk Culture Village there is plenty to see and do from your accommodation in Shenzhen. To get a real feel for Shenzhen stroll from your Shenzhen accommodation to the beautiful Lianhua Mountain Park and the Lake of the Immortals Botanical Gardens.

Did You Know?

Shenzhen is located just 40km north of Hong Kong.

Climate/Weather

With a humid subtropical climate Shenzhen enjoys mild and relatively dry winters and hot humid summers. Average temperatures range between 24°c and 31°c (75-88°f) in the summer months and between 14°c and 20°c (57-69°f) in winter.

Sightseeing

Although Shenzhen doesn’t boast the historic sights of Beijing and Xian there is plenty to see and do in the city. Here are some of the highlights:

•    Window of the World – one of Shenzhen’s many theme parks this is possibly the most famous. Here you will find scale models of iconic sights from all over the world including the Eiffel Tower, Taj Mahal and Grand Canyon as well as lush gardens and grand dance shows.

•    Splendid China and Chinese Folk Culture Village – there are two different sections at this theme park. The first section is a miniature park of China where you can see the Forbidden City, the terracotta soldiers, Tibet Potala Palace and the Great Wall of China. The second part consists of 56 houses to represent the 56 nationalities of China including the Miao, Yi, Bai and Mongol.

•    Happy Valley Theme Park – this classic theme park offers all the usual rides.

•    Lianhua Mountain Park – this beautiful and meticulously maintained park is the most central in Shenzhen.

•    Lake of the Immorals Botanical Gardens – the most beautiful park in Shenzhen and one of the most breathtaking in China.

Getting Around

Shenzhen offers a number of options for getting around the city:

•    Metro – there are currently two lines in operation in the city although additional lines are under construction. Shenzhen’s metro network is the most convenient and easy to use transport option.

•    Taxi – metered taxis are readily available.

•    Bus – local services run almost everywhere and provide a comfortable way to get around. Signs are usually written in Romanised Chinese but announcements are in Mandarin and English.

Eat/Drink

Shenzhen is a melting pot of authentic cuisine from provinces all around China including spicy fare from Sichuan, cold dishes of the north east and preserved ham from Hunan province. There is some cuisine that is well worth a try:

•    Morning tea – Shenzhen’s morning tea has held the honour of being the best in all of China for some time. Enjoying a cup of tea with delicious dim sum at a leisurely pace (lasting anything up until lunchtime) is what makes it special in Shenzhen.

•    Yanjuji – salt baked chicken.

•    Niangdoufu – stuffed bean curd.

•    Hongshaorou – braised pork with soy sauce.