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Guide to the parks in SZ

Shenzhen is a city of parks, in fact there are so many it can be hard to know which one…

Let’s go hiking! Hiking, an activity that popular the world over. Especially here in China. Shenzhen has several hiking options…

There is a new wetland park that has opened at the foot of Wutong Mountain in Yantian District. This park…

This is also known as secret beach because of its hidden location and it is tricky to find. If you…

This is an easy hike to get lost on, and if you go there you do so at your own…

Hanover Coffee has been a well established and much-loved coffee brand in Shenzhen for some time now. With their two…

Where to buy bread and other baked goods in Shenzhen

When asked ‘where can I buy _____’ the answer is always Taobao. And it is correct, you can literally buy…

Didi is an English language taxi APP that you can use to get a car in Shenzhen and other major…

There are many ways to book hotels, trains and flights in China. Most locals will use ctrip or qunar or…

The food was superb, the freshly shucked oysters and the seared scallops providing a real taste of the ocean and…

Shenzhen has many mountains to hike, many parks to visit, and many greenways to walk or cycle. But sometimes it…