If you’re headed to Shenzhen any time from May through October, the hot and humid weather is surely going to make you thirsty. Luckily for us, Shenzhen offers several fun and unique outdoor establishments for enjoying adult beverages. And if you’re coming ... Read More>>

Are you feeling tired after a day of hard work? Treat yourself to a full body sauna massage and a soak in a hot spring pool for all-around relaxation. The following upscale sauna clubs in Shenzhen are open 24-hours and provide one-stop convenience for your ... Read More>>

It is summertime, and no time is better in Shenzhen than now for al fresco dining. There are two primary spots where expats like to go to eat, drink and relax outside – Coco Park and Shekou’s Sea World – but that doesn’t mean we can forget the OCT ... Read More>>

From the Olympics in 2008 to this year’s World Expo in Shanghai, it seems that China will continue to find ways to display its present and past (5,000 years of history, if that is not already ingrained in your brain) to the world. Another example of ... Read More>>

As China’s 3rd largest city, Shenzhen is full of congestion, pollution, and… greenery? Perhaps a bit surprising, but city planners have made a serious effort to cultivate gardens and other green spaces amid the skyscrapers that Shenzhen is better known ... Read More>>

In spite of its coastal location and proximity to Hong Kong, Shenzhen does not exactly have a reputation for being a bastion of cultural enlightenment. A big reason for this is that many of Shenzhen’s residents are immigrants from other, poorer provinces ... Read More>>

Many expats get by in China for years using only grunts and gesticulations. This mostly non-verbal communication is a surprisingly effective way to get simple tasks done, but when it comes to explaining your desperate need for a vial of insulin, or that you ... Read More>>

With Temple Street Market, Wan Chai Market, and Golden Arcade, Hong Kong is an internationally renowned shopping destination. Yet shopping-savvy Hong Kongers are quick to give three reasons why they pass up these markets and cross the boarder into Shenzhen ... Read More>>

Since one of the things Shenzhen is most famous for is an enormous amount of luxury spas and massage parlours, the problem becomes finding one that suits you. Read More>>

Located in southern Guangdong Province, the city of Shenzhen has 14 million people and encompasses 1952.84 square kilometres (1213.44 miles), many of which are filled with either factories or high-rise apartment buildings. The first-timer in China might ... Read More>>

Walk inside Shekou’s Sea World and you will find a vast array of international restaurants, cafes, bars, people from all around the world, even a converted giant cruise ship. Sea World is like an oasis in the city. No cars are allowed to drive through so ... Read More>>

Italian food is one of the world’s richest and most varied, with many of its dishes a reflection of how a few simple ingredients can make for a rich dining experience. And indeed the presence of Italian restaurants in almost every corner of the world is ... Read More>>

If you’re looking for an escape for the city, or just a relaxing weekend of pampering, look no further. After five years of closed doors renovation, Xili Lake Resort (深圳西丽湖度假村), the first resort to be built following the reform and opening up of ... Read More>>

The modern urban metropolis of Shenzhen is not exactly rich in historical sites like many other cities in China, nor is it usually associated with breath-taking beauty. Yet for some reason Shenzhen is considered one of China’s top tourist cities. In 2005, ... Read More>>

I don’t know about you but hearing the words “credit crunch’ or “financial crisis” or anything related to the dismal world economy, has started to sound like an old, irritating screech in the depths of my worn-out ear drums. So it was much to my ... Read More>>

In terms of hot beverages, China was exclusively associated with tea culture for a long time. However, though still an avid tea-drinking nation, Chinese people certainly have begun to wake up and smell the coffee in recent years. Not so long ago finding ... Read More>>

Just like Beijing’s 798 Art District or Shanghai’s Moganshan Lu, Shenzhen too has an art district of its own. Housed in a closed down factory area from the 1980s and occupying an expanse of 120,000 square metres, 22 Art District is a gathering point for ... Read More>>

Though the true origins of the hamburger are somewhat ambiguous, one fact is very clear: burgers have taken the world by storm since they made their first appearance sometime in the 19th century, China being no exception. Though burgers can be found in ... Read More>>

Shenzhen certainly has reason to boast about its excellent shopping facilities, first class restaurants and hotels, fast economic development and high GDP. However, with all the development and investment being pumped into this financial centre, one ... Read More>>

What are the first things that spring to mind when thinking about Shenzhen? Perhaps the words “financial and commercial metropolis”? Theme parks maybe? Or how about shopping? Shenzhen, a modern, sprawling city close to the border of Hong Kong, was one of ... Read More>>

Often you may stumble upon a great restaurant and bar, love the food but hate the atmosphere. Conversely, you may hate the food but love the bar. With new bar/restaurant combo venues opening up across the city at an overwhelming rate, how are you to know ... Read More>>

The East Overseas Chinese Town (OCT) in the Dameisha, Yantian District of Shenzhen is not to be mixed up with its counterpart in the West of the city. Though both areas are similar in terms of their penchant for theme parks, East OCT is more geared towards ... Read More>>

Unless you’re Chinese is absolutely fabulous, then reading books in Mandarin or Cantonese can be a long, tiring task as opposed to the pleasure it’s supposed to provide. But English speaking bookworms are not completely lost in China. In fact, thanks to ... Read More>>

During the holidays, whether it’s on the beach or in a dense forest, one can usually always see plenty of colourful tents wherever one goes. Staying outdoors is good for both the body and mind; a place for resting after an intellectually stimulating day. ... Read More>>